What episode is "Formation! New Team Kakashi!" in Naruto Shippuden?
"Formation! New Team Kakashi!" is episode 34 of Naruto Shippuden.
With Team Kakashi leader Kakashi hospitalized, a new member named Sai joins the team under the watchful eyes of their temporary leader, Yamato, stirring tension among the group as they prepare for possible threats from Akatsuki.
Unable to identify Sai, Naruto, Choji and Shikamaru attempt to capture him, but Sai withdraws. Concerned that Akatsuki might soon come to Konoha looking for the Nine-Tailed Fox, the village elders confront Tsunade. They propose to Tsunade to keep Naruto in Konoha and not send him to missions outside the village. Tsunade declines, and promises to protect Konoha with her own life if Naruto is captured. But she is still forced to compromise with the Foundation's leader Danzo Shimura in having Sai made a member to Team Kakashi. With Kakashi in the hospital, Tsunade temporarily replaces him with ANBU member. Code-named Yamato, the ANBU operative is given the task to keep an eye on Sai. Later, Naruto and Sakura meet their new team members, and Naruto is immediately angered upon Sai's appearance.
"Formation! New Team Kakashi!" is episode 34 of Naruto Shippuden.
"Formation! New Team Kakashi!" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
"Formation! New Team Kakashi!" is part of the Sasuke and Itachi 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.