What episode is "The Secret of Jinchuriki" in Naruto Shippuden?
"The Secret of Jinchuriki" is episode 16 of Naruto Shippuden.
In Naruto Shippuden episode 16, Kisame and Itachi report to the Akatsuki about their plans to extract the Tailed Beast Shukaku from Gaara. Meanwhile, Naruto vows to save Gaara after learning about the fatal consequences of extraction, as tensions rise in the Hidden Sand village and Team Kakashi gears up for the rescue mission.
Kisame and Itachi report to the Akatsuki that now that the Hidden Leaf's ninjas have been warded off and that they have enough time to focus and complete the extraction and sealing of Shukaku. Chiyo explains that the Jinchuriki (such as Gaara and Naruto) always carry the Tailed Beasts within them and when the beast is extracted from the host, the host dies. Naruto, furiously vows that he will save Gaara and hurries. Meanwhile, in the Hidden Sand, the advisory council argues about Yura and his loyalty and also about the change in Kazekage position, due to which Kankuro becomes furious and attacks one of the elders. The elders state that if Gaara does not return soon then decisions must be taken. Team Kakashi rests for some moments much to Naruto's unwillingness.
"The Secret of Jinchuriki" is episode 16 of Naruto Shippuden.
"The Secret of Jinchuriki" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
"The Secret of Jinchuriki" 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
Gaara supporting
Hinata Hyuga supporting
Konan supporting
Konohamaru Sarutobi supporting
Sai supporting
Shikamaru Nara supporting
Yamato supporting
Danzo Shimura antagonist
Deidara antagonist Franchise movie releases are kept separate from the TV episode spine.