What episode is "Formation! The Sasuke Retrieval Squad" in Naruto?
"Formation! The Sasuke Retrieval Squad" is episode 110 of Naruto.
After Sasuke defects, Tsunade tasks Shikamaru with assembling a team of young ninja, including Naruto, to retrieve him. The group forms and sets out on their mission, with Sakura urging Naruto to bring Sasuke back safely.
When Sakura awakens, she informs Tsunade of Sasuke's defection. Unable to send higher ranking ninja after Sasuke, Tsunade orders Shikamaru Nara to assemble a team of genin under his lead to go after Sasuke. He selects Naruto, Neji Hyuga, Choji Akimichi, and Kiba Inuzuka, and quickly devises the optimal formation for the group. Before they leave, Sakura pleads to Naruto to make sure to bring Sasuke back. Naruto promises to do so, and the group sets out.
"Formation! The Sasuke Retrieval Squad" is episode 110 of Naruto.
"Formation! The Sasuke Retrieval Squad" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
"Formation! The Sasuke Retrieval Squad" is part of the Kazekage Rescue Arc.
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Kakashi Hatake main
Naruto Uzumaki main
Sakura Haruno main
Sasuke Uchiha main
Asuma Sarutobi supporting
Hinata Hyuga supporting
Ino Yamanaka supporting
Iruka Umino supporting
Jiraiya supporting
Kankuro supporting
Kiba Inuzuka supporting
Neji Hyuga supporting
Rock Lee supporting
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