Naruto Shippuden

Father and Mother

Episode 23 Canon Kazekage Rescue Arc 23 min

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Spoiler-Safe Summary

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Using powerful puppets modeled after his parents, Sasori battles Sakura and Chiyo, who use strategy and skill to counter his attacks. The intense conflict tests their limits as they navigate the complexities of love, sacrifice, and deception.

Full Plot Summary

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Using Sasori's parents to protect Sakura from the Third Kazekage's Iron Sand (Chiyo makes a chakra shield and says that she also has made a few upgrades on the puppets) as Chiyo reprimands Sasori for creating the puppet versions of his parents to fake love and uses chakra threads on Sakura into dodging and bringing the sand near Sasori. She tells Sakura that the Third Kazekage's body is real unlike her puppets and that Sasori has the upper hand.

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What episode is "Father and Mother" in Naruto Shippuden?

"Father and Mother" is episode 23 of Naruto Shippuden.

Is "Father and Mother" canon or filler?

"Father and Mother" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.

What story arc is "Father and Mother" part of?

"Father and Mother" is part of the Kazekage Rescue Arc.

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Yes. Start with the spoiler-safe summary, then reveal the full plot only when you want the complete episode breakdown.

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