What episode is "The Akatsuki Makes Its Move" in Naruto Shippuden?
"The Akatsuki Makes Its Move" is episode 2 of Naruto Shippuden.
As Naruto and Sakura train under Kakashi's challenge, Jiraiya discusses the Akatsuki's pursuit of Tailed Beasts with Kakashi. Meanwhile, Sasori and Deidara infiltrate the Hidden Sand Village aiming for the One-Tailed's jinchuriki, Gaara. The episode balances training, strategy, and approaching threats.
Learning that all of his friends were promoted to Chunin, Neji Hyuga as Jonin and Gaara as the Fifth Kazekage, Naruto gives a copy of Jiraiya's new book Make-Out Tactics to Kakashi Hatake, who challenges Naruto and Sakura for the bell retrieval test. Jiraiya converses with Kakashi about the Akatsuki searching for the Tailed Beasts and Gaara who is in the Hidden Sand Village, before Yura senses Sasori and Deidara arriving there to capture the One-Tailed's Jinchuriki Gaara. Meanwhile, in the Hidden Leaf Village, Sakura and Naruto fight Kakashi with their new skills and strength.
"The Akatsuki Makes Its Move" is episode 2 of Naruto Shippuden.
"The Akatsuki Makes Its Move" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
"The Akatsuki Makes Its Move" 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.