Ep. 25: Sakura races against time while Kakashi plans a long-range strategy against Deidara
Aired on August 16, 2007
Sakura informs Sasori that she has developed an antidote to neutralize his poison, but the effect lasts only three minutes. Sasori reveals his body is a puppet and acknowledges Sakura’s medical skills. Meanwhile, Deidara places spider-shaped explosives near Naruto and Kakashi. Kakashi uses a shadow clone to escape and reunites with Naruto, explaining that Deidara must be fought with long-range attacks. Sasori explains to Sakura and Chiyo that he has transformed himself into a human puppet. The group prepares for the upcoming battles as the clock ticks down for Sakura’s immunity.
Episodes
- Ep. 21 · Sasori reveals his true form and summons the Third Kazekage puppet to attack Chiyo and Sakura.
- Ep. 22 · Chiyo Summons Sasori's Parents to Aid the Kazekage Rescue Mission
- Ep. 23 · Chiyo uses Sasori's parent puppets to shield Sakura from the Third Kazekage's iron sand.
- Ep. 24 · Sakura confronts Sasori's Iron Pyramid while Team Guy battles clones outside the cave.
- Ep. 25 · Sakura races against time while Kakashi plans a long-range strategy against Deidara
- Ep. 26 · A massive confrontation unfolds as Sasori unleashes a hundred elite puppets against Chiyo's ten Chikamatsu.
- Ep. 27 · Chiyo revives Sakura while Sasori dies after revealing a spy within Orochimaru's ranks.
- Ep. 28 · Team Guy Overcomes Exhaustion to Defeat Clones While Naruto and Sakura Press On
- Ep. 29 · Kakashi Severs Deidara's Arm While Naruto Unleashes Two-Tailed Chakra