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EP 1Naruto returns after training with Jiraiya and faces a challenge from Tsunade alongside Sakura.
Feb 15, 2007The narrative opens with a preview of episode 51, where Naruto Uzumaki, Sakura Haruno, and Sai reunite with Sasuke Uchiha, who seeks Naruto's power and suppresses the Nine-Tailed Fox. The main story follows Naruto's return home after two and a half years of training with Jiraiya. Villagers congratulate him, while Konohamaru and his team successfully complete a mission. Jiraiya accompanies Naruto and meets Tsunade, who assigns Naruto and Sakura their first mission. Before proceeding, they must defeat an opponent to demonstrate their growth and progress over the past two and a half years. This segment is part of the Kazekage Rescue Mission arc, specifically item 1 out of 32.
EP 2Naruto delivers Jiraiya's book while Kakashi initiates a bell test with his students.
Feb 15, 2007Upon learning that his peers have been promoted to Chunin, with Neji Hyuga becoming a Jonin and Gaara ascending to the position of Fifth Kazekage, Naruto presents Kakashi Hatake with a copy of Jiraiya's latest publication, Make-Out Tactics. Kakashi subsequently challenges Naruto and Sakura to a bell retrieval exercise to test their new abilities. Concurrently, Jiraiya discusses the Akatsuki's pursuit of the Tailed Beasts and Gaara with Kakashi. Yura detects the arrival of Sasori and Deidara at the Hidden Sand Village, who intend to capture Gaara, the One-Tailed Jinchuriki. Meanwhile, in the Hidden Leaf Village, Naruto and Sakura engage Kakashi in combat, utilizing their enhanced skills and strength.
EP 3Naruto and Sakura surprise Kakashi with new techniques while Deidara infiltrates the Hidden Sand
Feb 22, 2007Naruto employs shadow clones in a novel strategy that catches Kakashi off guard, contrasting with his previous direct assaults. Sakura demonstrates the formidable strength she acquired during her training under Lady Tsunade, forcing Kakashi to rely on his Sharingan to evade their combined attacks. This display prompts Kakashi to reflect on Team 7's weakness two years prior, realizing their old tactics are no longer effective. Concurrently, Deidara, an Akatsuki member, secretly enters the Hidden Sand village from the air. He is intercepted by Gaara, who attempts to drive the intruder away. This sequence marks the third part of the Kazekage Rescue Mission arc.
EP 4Gaara Defends Against Deidara While Naruto and Sakura Outsmart Kakashi
Mar 1, 2007Deidara attempts to capture Gaara, the Jinchuriki of the Sand, by flying around the Hidden Sand Village on a clay bird. Gaara easily evades Deidara's attacks and ultimately envelops himself in a complete sand shield. Meanwhile, in the Hidden Leaf, Kakashi employs water, fire, and earth techniques to take the offensive against Naruto and Sakura. Realizing they need a new strategy, Naruto threatens Kakashi with a major spoiler from his book "Make-Out Tactics." As Kakashi covers his ears, Naruto and Sakura successfully retrieve the bells from his hand. Back at the village, Gaara maintains his defensive posture while Deidara considers his next move to capture the Jinchuriki.
EP 5Gaara battles Deidara while Naruto and Sakura rest and Iruka eat ramen.
Mar 15, 2007Deidara places a bomb within Gaara's shield, but the Kazekage neutralizes the threat using sand body armor. Gaara then summons Shukaku, whose massive hands catch Deidara's arm and break it via the Sand Coffin Technique. Deidara retaliates by planting small explosives in the sand that detonate in Gaara's face, weakening him. He subsequently summons a large puppet named C3 with immense destructive power and drops it on the Hidden Sand Village. Kankuro, the General, and the villagers witness the attack and flee. Meanwhile, Naruto and Sakura rest, and Naruto fails to go on a date with Sakura while he and Iruka eat Ramen.
EP 6Gaara is captured by Deidara after blocking an explosion while Naruto reflects on his goals
Mar 29, 2007Gaara shields the Hidden Sand from a C3 blast with a massive sand umbrella. Kankuro remembers Gaara’s promise to control his beast and protect the village as Kazekage, earning the villagers' respect. After Gaara withdraws his sand, Deidara attacks with exploding clay spiders, knocking him unconscious and planting explosives in his armor. Deidara carries Gaara’s body away on a clay bird’s tail. Meanwhile, Iruka and Naruto eat ramen, discussing Naruto’s growth. Naruto vows to Iruka that he will achieve his dream of becoming Hokage, just as Gaara has proven himself. This event occurs during the Kazekage Rescue Mission arc, specifically episode 6 of 32.
EP 7Kankuro confronts Sasori in the desert while allies depart for the Hidden Sand
Mar 29, 2007Sasori sets traps at the Hidden Sand entrance to kill pursuing ninjas after Deidara returns with Gaara. Kankuro saves two comrades and tracks Sasori, who orders Deidara to escape while he stays to eliminate Kankuro. The next day, Kankuro employs the Puppet Technique using the Crow, Black Ant, and Salamander to fight Sasori in the desert. Meanwhile, the Hidden Sand sends a message via the hawk Takamaru to the Hidden Leaf. Naruto reflects in his room, recalling past events. Shikamaru accompanies Temari as she prepares to return to the Hidden Sand. This narrative occurs during the Kazekage Rescue Mission arc, specifically episode 7 of 32.
EP 8Team Kakashi is dispatched on a mission to rescue the kidnapped Kazekage Gaara from the Akatsuki.
Apr 12, 2007Kankuro attempts to attack Sasori, but Sasori uses his stinging tail to destroy Kankuro's puppets and injures him with a three-day poison. Sasori reveals he created Kankuro's puppets before leaving. Meanwhile, the Hidden Leaf receives an emergency letter from the Hidden Sand. An expert deciphers the message and reports to Tsunade that Gaara, the Kazekage of the Hidden Sand, has been attacked and kidnapped by the Akatsuki. Tsunade immediately understands the urgency and assigns Naruto, Sakura, and Kakashi to rescue Gaara. Naruto is angered by the situation and, wanting an S-rank mission, is prepared to do anything to rescue Gaara.
EP 9Hidden Sand repairs damage while Team Kakashi travels to find Gaara
Apr 12, 2007Hidden Sand forces repair mountain damages and remove wall explosives. Temari receives bad news, worries for her brother, and joins Team Kakashi. Naruto, Sakura, Kakashi, and Temari travel through the forest, recalling Gaara’s past, the Chunin Exams, and Sasuke. Naruto regrets Itachi meeting Sasuke, which divided Team 7. Hidden Sand medical ninjas fail to cure Kankuro’s poisoning. Baki witnesses Kankuro’s suffering and informs Chiyo and Ebizo, elder Councillors, about the Akatsuki. Hidden Sand villagers discuss their loss and plan their next steps.
EP 10Deidara and Sasori arrive at the Akatsuki hideout to seal Shukaku while Tsunade sends Team Guy to aid Kakashi.
Apr 19, 2007Deidara and Sasori track their target to a cave where the Akatsuki leader joins them. They spend three days using astral projection to extract and seal Shukaku from Gaara inside the Gedo Statue, with all members focusing on the Phantom Dragons Nine Consuming Seals Technique. Meanwhile, Chiyo and Ebizo fail to heal Kankuro. Team Kakashi rests overnight. Recognizing the urgency, Tsunade assigns Team Guy as backup support. The group reaches the Hidden Sand after enduring a severe sandstorm. Upon arrival, they encounter Chiyo, who attacks Kakashi, mistakenly believing him to be his father, Sakumo Hatake. This event occurs during the Kazekage Rescue Mission arc.
EP 11Kakashi negotiates with Chiyo while Sakura extracts poison to craft an antidote under Tsunade's guidance.
Apr 26, 2007Kakashi engages in reasoning with Chiyo as Sakura works to remove poison from Kankuro, utilizing techniques taught by Tsunade to create a necessary antidote. Kankuro provides Sasori's torn mask cloth to Pakkun, the Ninja Dog summoned by Kakashi, who then uses his senses on the item. Following these events, Kankuro pleads with Naruto to save Gaara. This sequence occurs during the Kazekage Rescue Mission arc, specifically identified as part 11 out of 32 episodes.
EP 12Chiyo's History and the Akatsuki's Counterattack Begin
May 3, 2007The extraction of Shukaku from Gaara starts at the Gedo Statue. Naruto wakes up and joins Kakashi, Sakura, and Chiyo to rescue Gaara from the Akatsuki. Pakkun accompanies them and alerts Team Guy to a cave in the Land of Rivers. Chiyo explains that two tailed beasts are sealed in Gaara and Naruto, with seven others existing globally, while detailing their history. Temari receives a mission to protect village boundaries if the Hidden Sand's weakness is exposed. Team Guy travels through the forest toward the Akatsuki hideout. Zetsu detects both teams and instructs his leader to deploy Itachi and Kisame to delay them. Kisame traps Lee, Neji, and Tenten using the Water Prison Technique, while Itachi engages Team Kakashi, triggering memories.
EP 13Akatsuki members Kisame and Itachi engage Guy and Kakashi teams during extraction.
May 10, 2007The Akatsuki proceed with their extraction operation while Kisame battles Team Guy, utilizing Samehada and a massive water flow to trap Guy's students in a Water Prison Technique. He repeatedly questions Guy about their past encounters. Meanwhile, Team Kakashi faces Itachi, who employs his Mangekyo Sharingan to trap Naruto in illusions. Naruto fails to comprehend the attack, wasting chakra on crow clones before deploying his enhanced Big Ball Rasengan. Itachi acknowledges Naruto's progress but maintains that he remains unable to defeat him. This sequence occurs during the Kazekage Rescue Mission arc, specifically episode 13 of 32.
EP 14Naruto Breaks Itachi's Genjutsu While Guy Opens the Sixth Gate Against Kisame
May 17, 2007Naruto recalls his genjutsu-breaking training with Jiraiya to escape Itachi's illusionary technique. Meanwhile, Guy attempts to steal Samehada but injures his hands. An angered Kisame throws Guy into the sea and summons five chakra sharks to attack him. With Guy already hurt, he opens the sixth Inner Gate and uses the Morning Peacock Technique to defeat Kisame. Simultaneously, Lee, Neji, and Tenten manage to break free from the Water Prison Technique. This event occurs during the Kazekage Rescue Mission arc, specifically episode 14 of 32.
EP 15The Secret Weapon is Called....
May 24, 2007Itachi immobilizes Naruto with shuriken inside crows, but Chiyo and Sakura break his illusion. Naruto and Kakashi defeat Itachi, who is revealed to be Yura, a Jonin from the Hidden Sand. Chiyo questions how abilities transfer to another person. Guy opens his sixth Inner Gate to kill Kisame, identified as Mukade, another Hidden Sand Jonin. The team learns Itachi and Kisame used these ninjas as clones to distract them. This event is part of the Kazekage Rescue Mission arc, episode 15 of 32.
EP 16Kisame and Itachi prepare to extract Shukaku while Naruto vows to save Gaara.
May 31, 2007Kisame and Itachi inform the Akatsuki that the Hidden Leaf ninjas have been repelled, allowing them to focus on extracting and sealing Shukaku. Chiyo explains that Jinchuriki like Gaara and Naruto carry Tailed Beasts within them, and the host dies if the beast is removed. Naruto furiously vows to save Gaara and hurries to the scene. Meanwhile, in the Hidden Sand, the advisory council debates Yura’s loyalty and the change in Kazekage position, causing Kankuro to attack an elder. The elders state that decisions must be taken if Gaara does not return soon. Team Kakashi rests briefly, much to Naruto's unwillingness.
EP 17Gaara's apparent demise as Akatsuki completes the Shukaku sealing ritual.
Jun 7, 2007Chiyo 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.
EP 18Neji reveals the Akatsuki gathering while the teams coordinate to breach the sealed cave barrier.
Jun 21, 2007Neji employs his Byakugan to observe the interior of the caves, noting the Gedo statue, nine Akatsuki members, and Gaara’s body. He informs both teams of the situation. Guy attempts to break the large rock sealing the entrance but is stopped by a powerful Five-Seal Barrier. Kakashi explains that five tags located around the area must be torn off simultaneously to dismantle the barrier. Neji identifies the precise locations of these tags. The Akatsuki dispatches Deidara and Sasori to attack the group and guard Gaara. Team Kakashi and Team Guy use wireless radio frequency to remove the five forbidden tags at the same time, disabling the barrier. Sakura then destroys the rock and prepares to face Deidara and Sasori.
EP 19Team Guy Battles Clones While Naruto Pursues Deidara for Gaara
Jul 5, 2007Clones of Tenten, Guy, Neji, and Lee emerge to attack as Team Guy struggles to gain ground. Deidara and Sasori argue over the definition of art, while Deidara taunts Naruto into chasing him for Gaara. Naruto pursues with Kakashi, who uses his Sharingan against the agile Deidara. Meanwhile, Sakura discovers Sasori is Chiyo’s grandson. Chiyo reassures Sakura that despite her age, she possesses hidden abilities to aid in the confrontation. This segment is part of the Kazekage Rescue Mission arc, specifically episode 19 out of 32.
EP 20Chiyo and Sakura battle Sasori's Hiruko puppet while Deidara observes Naruto's transformation.
Jul 19, 2007Chiyo informs Sakura that Sasori is a former Hidden Sand puppeteer who betrayed his village. The pair confronts the real Sasori hiding within his scorpion puppet, Hiruko, dodging his lethal poison needle attacks. Chiyo paralyzes the puppet's tail while Sakura uses her immense strength to break the shell, forcing Sasori to emerge. Meanwhile, Deidara witnesses Naruto activating his Nine-Tails chakra. This scene is part of the Kazekage Rescue Mission arc, specifically episode 20 out of 32.
EP 21Sasori reveals his true form and summons the Third Kazekage puppet to attack Chiyo and Sakura.
Jul 26, 2007Sasori informs Chiyo and Sakura that he abandoned the Hidden Sand over twenty years ago and enhanced his body beyond their expectations. He threatens to kill Chiyo after she provokes him. Elsewhere, Ebizo discusses the Third Kazekage with villagers in the Land of Rivers. Sasori summons the Third Kazekage, a human puppet he killed long ago, and injures Sakura using its hundred hands. Chiyo uses chakra threads to rescue herself and Sakura from Sasori’s continuous needle attacks. Enraged, Sasori attempts to kill Sakura with toxic gas. Meanwhile, Naruto continues his pursuit of Deidara outside. This event occurs during the Kazekage Rescue Mission arc, specifically episode 21 of 32.
EP 22Chiyo Summons Sasori's Parents to Aid the Kazekage Rescue Mission
Aug 2, 2007Sasori traps Sakura with chakra threads and toxic gas, but she escapes using an explosive tag. Chiyo summons puppets modeled after Sasori’s deceased parents to restrain the Kazekage with a sword and shuriken staff. Sasori counters by releasing his secret Iron Sand technique. Meanwhile, Team Guy exhausts themselves battling their own clones. Naruto and Kakashi evade Deidara’s clay bombs. Deidara attempts to separate Kakashi to fight Naruto alone but fails and loses his explosive clay. This event occurs during the Kazekage Rescue Mission arc, specifically episode 22 out of 32.
EP 23Chiyo uses Sasori's parent puppets to shield Sakura from the Third Kazekage's iron sand.
Aug 2, 2007Chiyo deploys puppets modeled after Sasori’s parents to protect Sakura from the Third Kazekage’s iron sand attacks. She constructs a chakra shield and notes she has upgraded the puppets. Chiyo reprimands Sasori for creating these puppets to simulate love, then uses chakra threads to guide Sakura in dodging and drawing the sand closer to Sasori. She explains that the Third Kazekage’s body is real, unlike her puppets, and asserts that Sasori holds the advantage in the confrontation. This scene occurs during the Kazekage Rescue Mission arc, specifically episode 23 of 32.
EP 24Sakura confronts Sasori's Iron Pyramid while Team Guy battles clones outside the cave.
Aug 9, 2007Sakura offers herself as a puppet to Chiyo, prompting Sasori to attack with his Iron Pyramid. Remembering Tsunade's training, she uses brute strength to destroy the structure and cave ceiling. Sasori acknowledges her unexpected power. Meanwhile, Team Guy struggles against their clones outside. Neji observes the cave and reports back. Sasori creates shifting poisonous iron spikes that paralyze Sakura. However, she suddenly rises, punches the Kazekage puppet, and shatters it. Deidara realizes he is running low on explosives and decides he needs to separate Kakashi and Naruto to gain an advantage in the ongoing conflict.
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- How many episodes does NARUTO: Shippuuden have?
- NARUTO: Shippuuden has 500 episodes.
- When did NARUTO: Shippuuden come out?
- NARUTO: Shippuuden came out in 2007.
- Which studio made NARUTO: Shippuuden?
- NARUTO: Shippuuden was produced by Studio Pierrot.
- Who directed NARUTO: Shippuuden?
- NARUTO: Shippuuden was directed by Yuuki Kinoshita.
- Is NARUTO: Shippuuden finished?
- Current status of NARUTO: Shippuuden: Finished.