Naruto Shippuden

The Fake Smile

Episode 36 Canon Sasuke and Itachi Arc 23 min

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Spoiler-Safe Summary

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Team Kakashi faces internal tensions due to Sai's behavior, prompting Yamato to enforce teamwork through unconventional means, leading the team to bond during a shared retreat.

Full Plot Summary

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Team Kakashi heads out for the Tenchi Bridge. Sakura and Naruto come down hard at Sai for making fun of their former teammate, Sasuke. Seeing the tension in the team, Yamato decides they need to improve on teamwork and uses the Wood Style Jutsu to create a wooden cage, threatening to lock the trio up unless they behave. Sakura is shocked to see Yamato using the secret techniques that only the First Hokage was said to possess. Given an ultimatum between being locked up or spending the night at a hot springs by Yamato, the team chooses to visit the springs to improve team cohesion. Despite this fact, Naruto still despises Sai.

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What episode is "The Fake Smile" in Naruto Shippuden?

"The Fake Smile" is episode 36 of Naruto Shippuden.

Is "The Fake Smile" canon or filler?

"The Fake Smile" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.

What story arc is "The Fake Smile" part of?

"The Fake Smile" is part of the Sasuke and Itachi Arc.

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