What episode is "The Medical Ninja's Student" in Naruto Shippuden?
"The Medical Ninja's Student" is episode 11 of Naruto Shippuden.
Spoiler-Safe Summary
safe readWith careful teamwork, Kakashi and Sakura work to cure an ally poisoned in battle, while Naruto is urged to rescue an important comrade. The episode emphasizes coordination and urgency during a critical mission.
Full Plot Summary
spoilersKakashi reasons with Chiyo and Sakura removes the poison from Kankuro to create an antidote taught by Tsunade. Kankuro gives Sasori's torn mask cloth to Pakkun, the Ninja Dog Kakashi summoned, who senses it. Kankuro asks Naruto to save Gaara.
Episode FAQ
4 quick answersIs "The Medical Ninja's Student" canon or filler?
"The Medical Ninja's Student" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
What story arc is "The Medical Ninja's Student" part of?
"The Medical Ninja's Student" is part of the Kazekage Rescue Arc.
Can I read this without spoilers?
Yes. Start with the spoiler-safe summary, then reveal the full plot only when you want the complete episode breakdown.
Series Cast
18Browse the main cast connected to this episode guide.
Kakashi Hatake main 
Naruto Uzumaki main 
Sakura Haruno main 
Sasuke Uchiha main 
Asuma Sarutobi supporting 
Boruto Uzumaki supporting 
Gaara supporting 
Hinata Hyuga supporting 
Konan supporting 
Konohamaru Sarutobi supporting Might Guy supporting Mitsuki supporting 
Sai supporting Sarada Uchiha supporting 
Shikamaru Nara supporting 
Yamato supporting 
Danzo Shimura antagonist 
Deidara antagonist Related Movies
6Franchise movie releases are kept separate from the TV episode spine.
Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow 2004 
Naruto the Movie 2: Legend of the Stone of Gelel 2005 
Naruto the Movie 3: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom 2006 
Naruto Shippuden the Movie 2007 
Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Bonds 2008 
Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Will of Fire 2009