Ep. 17: Gaara's apparent demise as Akatsuki completes the Shukaku sealing ritual.
Aired on June 7, 2007
Chiyo reveals her role in sealing the One-Tailed Shukaku within Gaara to the group at the cave entrance. Team Kakashi and Team Guy converge at the Akatsuki hideout, exchanging greetings amidst the grave circumstances. The Akatsuki members successfully complete the extraction of Shukaku into the Gedo Statue, an act that seemingly results in Gaara's death. Kankuro witnesses the shattering of a photograph depicting Gaara, marking the tragic conclusion of this critical moment in the conflict.
Episodes
- Ep. 13 · Akatsuki members Kisame and Itachi engage Guy and Kakashi teams during extraction.
- Ep. 14 · Naruto Breaks Itachi's Genjutsu While Guy Opens the Sixth Gate Against Kisame
- Ep. 15 · The Secret Weapon is Called....
- Ep. 16 · Kisame and Itachi prepare to extract Shukaku while Naruto vows to save Gaara.
- Ep. 17 · Gaara's apparent demise as Akatsuki completes the Shukaku sealing ritual.
- Ep. 18 · Neji reveals the Akatsuki gathering while the teams coordinate to breach the sealed cave barrier.
- Ep. 19 · Team Guy Battles Clones While Naruto Pursues Deidara for Gaara
- Ep. 20 · Chiyo and Sakura battle Sasori's Hiruko puppet while Deidara observes Naruto's transformation.
- Ep. 21 · Sasori reveals his true form and summons the Third Kazekage puppet to attack Chiyo and Sakura.