Ep. 194: Naruto and Sasuke cooperate to rescue Sakura from thieves while bound together.
Aired on January 13, 2011Filler

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During a mission to recover stolen treasure, Team 7 encounters thieves using a web-like jutsu. This technique traps Naruto and Sasuke together, forcing them to coordinate their movements while Sakura is captured. Despite their initial difficulties in working as a pair, the two ninjas manage to overcome their differences. They successfully defeat the thieves and retrieve the treasure by collaborating effectively, even though they cannot perform hand seals. This event is part of the Locus of Konoha arc, specifically episode 19 out of 21.
Episodes
- Ep. 190 · Naruto and the Old Soldier
- Ep. 191 · Kakashi Love Song
- Ep. 192 · Neji recounts a past incident involving Hinata's kidnapping during the Chunin exams.
- Ep. 193 · Naruto encounters a ghost named Kisuke who reveals a spy threatening the Hidden Leaf Village.
- Ep. 194 · Naruto and Sasuke cooperate to rescue Sakura from thieves while bound together.
- Ep. 195 · Shikamaru recalls Team 10 and 7's mission to rescue a hostage from bandits in a village.
- Ep. 196 · Sasuke reflects on saving Naho while confronting bandits who target her and capture Naruto and Sakura.
- Ep. 197 · Danzo serves as acting Hokage while Cloud ninja arrive seeking Sasuke
- Ep. 198 · Sasuke targets Danzo while Tobi accelerates plans as Naruto seeks Raikage's forgiveness