Naruto Shippūden

S1 • Kazekage Rescue

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Naruto Uzumaki is back! After two and a half years of training on the road with Jiraiya of the Sannin, Naruto is back in the Village Hidden in the Leaves and he's ready to show off his new skills. He and Sakura team up to take on their old master Kakashi, who's pretty impressed with their progress. They'll have plenty of opportunity to put it into action when news arrives from the Sand Village that Gaara, Naruto's former rival and now Kazekage of the Sand, has been kidnapped! And the culprits are the very same group who are after Naruto - the Akatsuki!

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32 Episodes

Homecoming
E1
HomecomingA figure passes through the gates. It's an older Naruto, who has returned from a long training journey with Jiraiya. Naruto Uzumaki is back!
The Akatsuki Makes Its Move
E2
The Akatsuki Makes Its MoveNaruto and Sakura team up and challenge Kakashi to a survival challenge to show off their progress.
The Results of Training
E3
The Results of TrainingNaruto’s and Sakura’s combined skills force Kakashi to use his Sharingan right off the bat. Naruto masterfully unleashes his jutsu one after another.
The Jinchuriki of the Sand
E4
The Jinchuriki of the SandGaara is quick to detect Deidara’s presence, and an aerial battle ensues with Deidara on his giant bird and Gaara atop sand.
The Kazekage Stands Tall
E5
The Kazekage Stands TallNaruto and Sakura defeat Kakashi in the survival challenge. Tsunade assigns them to a three-man squad led by Kakashi, who tells them they are now his equals.
Mission Cleared
E6
Mission ClearedIn order to protect his village from Deidara’s explosive clay, Gaara uses his chakra to create a giant sand shield.
Run, Kankuro
E7
Run, KankuroGaara, his strength completely exhausted, is whisked away by Deidara. Kankuro ignores Baki’s efforts to stop him and immediately sets out in pursuit with a platoon to rescue Gaara.
Team Kakashi, Deployed
E8
Team Kakashi, DeployedAn urgent message from the Sand Village detailing the Akatsuki’s kidnapping of the Kazekage reaches the Hidden Leaf Village. Tsunade wastes no time in ordering Team Kakashi to the Sand Village.
The Jinchuriki's Tears
E9
The Jinchuriki's TearsOn her way to the Sand Village, Temari encounters Kakashi and his team. Kakashi admonishes Naruto when he tries to rush ahead…
Sealing Jutsu: Nine Phantom Dragons
E10
Sealing Jutsu: Nine Phantom DragonsThe Sand ninja fight against time to treat Kankuro. Even the Sand’s poison expert, Granny Chiyo, is baffled. The only hope lies with the reinforcements sent by Tsunade.
The Medical Ninja's Student
E11
The Medical Ninja's StudentSakura treats a critically ill Kankuro. After extensive training she’s now a full-fledged Medic Ninja, and Sakura amazes everyone with her sure, steady hands.
The Retired Granny's Determination
E12
The Retired Granny's DeterminationPakkun finds the hideout of the Akatsuki. Team Kakashi and Temari prepare to set out to get Gaara back, but Temari is ordered to stay behind and help guard the village.
A Meeting With Destiny
E13
A Meeting With DestinyGuy prepares to use a forbidden secret jutsu. Meanwhile, Naruto falls under Itachi’s genjutsu, and all the anti-genjutsu training he underwent with Jiraiya races through Naruto’s mind.
Naruto's Growth
E14
Naruto's GrowthGuy prepares to use a forbidden secret jutsu. Meanwhile, Naruto falls under Itachi’s genjutsu, and all the anti-genjutsu training he underwent with Jiraiya races through Naruto’s mind.
The Secret Weapon is Called...
E15
The Secret Weapon is Called...Granny Chiyo and Sakura rescue Naruto from Itachi’s genjutsu. Without a moment’s delay, Kakashi begins a counterattack.
The Secret of Jinchuriki
E16
The Secret of JinchurikiChiyo and Kakashi realize that the attack was just a diversion, and that the Akatsuki have already begun the process of extracting the Tailed Beast from Gaara.
The Death of Gaara!
E17
The Death of Gaara!The group has finally arrived at the Akatsuki hideout, but is it already too late to save Gaara?
Charge Tactic! Button Hook Entry!!
E18
Charge Tactic! Button Hook Entry!!Teams Kakashi and Guy reach the Akatsuki hideout. They hurry to infiltrate but are thwarted by a five-seal barrier. The only way to break the barrier is to remove all five seals at once.
Traps Activate! Team Guy's Enemy
E19
Traps Activate! Team Guy's EnemyBreaking the five-seal barrier set off a trap, which now has Team Guy battling amazingly accurate copies of themselves. Back at the Akatsuki hideout, Deidara and Sasori struggle to take the Nine-Tail Jinchûriki.
Hiruko Vs. Two Kunoichi!
E20
Hiruko Vs. Two Kunoichi!At last, the showdown between the old woman and her grandson begins. Sakura is confused by Sasori’s strange appearance, and Granny Chiyo explains that this is Hiruko…
Sasori's Real Face
E21
Sasori's Real FaceGranny Chiyo and Sakura manage to expose Sasori, who amazingly looks no older than he did twenty years earlier.
Chiyo's Secret Skills
E22
Chiyo's Secret SkillsSakura is caught by Sasori’s tactic and surrounded by a poison cloud.
Father and Mother
E23
Father and MotherChiyo and Sakura take cover, and Sasori wastes no time unleashing a ruthless attack.
The Third Kazekage
E24
The Third KazekageSakura counters the Iron Sand attack of the Third Kazekage puppet with superhuman strength.
Three Minutes Between Life and Death
E25
Three Minutes Between Life and DeathSakura destroys the Third Kazekage puppet thanks to a secret antidote she had taken.
Puppet Fight: 10 vs. 100!
E26
Puppet Fight: 10 vs. 100!Sakura and Granny Chiyo are engaged in a fierce battle with Sasori, who is able turn himself into a human puppet. They somehow bring Sasori down within the time limit, but he ends up reviving.
Impossible Dream
E27
Impossible DreamAlthough stung with poison herself, Granny Chiyo uses the last of the antidote on Sakura. Mocking the tender scene between Granny Chiyo and Sakura, Sasori attempts to end Granny Chiyo's life.
Revival of the Beasts
E28
Revival of the BeastsTeam Guy senses the result of the Sakura and Granny Chiyo’s desperate struggle while still in battle with his deadly copy. Although Guy’s team members are showing fatigue, their copies remain strong!
Kakashi's Enlightened!
E29
Kakashi's Enlightened!Sakura hurries to get to Naruto with Granny Chiyo, who is suffering from the poison. The members of Team Guy rush to assist Team Kakashi. Meanwhile, with all preparations complete, Kakashi reveals his Mangekyo Sharingan.
Aesthetics of an Instant
E30
Aesthetics of an InstantNaruto loses all reason to anger and is gradually taken over by the Nine-Tailed Fox Spirit. Having been forewarned by Jiraiya, Kakashi narrowly manages to suppress the Nine-Tailed Fox.
The Legacy
E31
The LegacyRelying on Naruto's power, Granny Chiyo performs the Transmigration Jutsu on Gaara.
Return of the Kazekage
E32
Return of the KazekageGaara and his rescuers make a triumphant return to the Hidden Sand Village.