Naruto Shippuden

Sasori's Real Face

Episode 21 Canon Kazekage Rescue Arc 23 min

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Spoiler-Safe Summary

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Sasori reveals his formidable upgrades and confronts Chiyo and Sakura in a heated battle involving deadly puppetry tactics. Meanwhile, Naruto pursues a separate antagonist, weaving multiple conflicts together.

Full Plot Summary

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Sasori tells Chiyo and Sakura that he left the Hidden Sand over twenty years ago and now has upgraded himself beyond their wildest imagination. After a short battle, Sasori promises Chiyo that he will not spare her now that she's angered him. Meanwhile, while arriving to the Land of Rivers, Ebizo tells the Hidden Sand's villagers about the Third Kazekage. Sasori summons the Third Kazekage, whom he killed and turned him into a human puppet many years ago, and injures Sakura with a hundred hands that he dispatches from the puppet. Chiyo saves herself and Sakura (using the chakra threads to pull her away) from the pins and needles that Sasori continually shoots at them. Later, the angered Sasori tries to finish off Sakura by releasing a very toxic gas which surrounds her. Outside, Naruto continues to chase Deidara.

Episode FAQ

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What episode is "Sasori's Real Face" in Naruto Shippuden?

"Sasori's Real Face" is episode 21 of Naruto Shippuden.

Is "Sasori's Real Face" canon or filler?

"Sasori's Real Face" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.

What story arc is "Sasori's Real Face" part of?

"Sasori's Real Face" 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.

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