Ep. 37: Sai reveals his untitled artwork while the team plans a forest route to the Tenchi Bridge.
Aired on November 29, 2007
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Sakura observes Sai sketching by a river and discovers he lacks artistic talent in titling his work. This revelation helps Naruto and Sakura understand the origins of his repulsive demeanor. Following a hot springs visit, the group travels to the Tenchi Bridge to locate Sasori's spy. Suspecting potential traps, Yamato directs the team to change their path through a forest. They camp overnight, during which Yamato constructs a two-story house using his Wood Style Jutsu. Inside this shelter, the team discusses and finalizes their strategy for capturing the target spy. This segment belongs to the Tenchi Bridge Reconnaissance Mission arc, specifically part 5 out of 21.
Episodes
- Ep. 33 · Naruto seeks a teammate for the Tenchi Bridge mission after Kakashi rests in hospital.
- Ep. 34 · Tsunade Compromises to Add Sai to Team Kakashi Under Yamato's Watch
- Ep. 35 · Yamato Leads Team Kakashi While Sai Insults Naruto and Sakura
- Ep. 36 · Team Kakashi faces tension with Sai and Yamato's Wood Style intervention
- Ep. 37 · Sai reveals his untitled artwork while the team plans a forest route to the Tenchi Bridge.
- Ep. 38 · Yamato conducts a mock mission to test Naruto and Sai's coordination and teamwork.
- Ep. 39 · Yamato meets Kabuto at Tenchi Bridge before Orochimaru interrupts their meeting.
- Ep. 40 · Orochimaru provokes Naruto causing Nine-Tails chakra to leak and trigger a transformation.
- Ep. 41 · Naruto's rage escalates as he destroys the Tenchi Bridge and confronts Orochimaru in the forest.