What episode is "Sakura's Tears" in Naruto Shippuden?
"Sakura's Tears" is episode 43 of Naruto Shippuden.
When Naruto’s desperation affects his behavior, Sakura tries to reach him while the team intervenes to prevent harm. Meanwhile, secret confrontations emerge as Sai discreetly faces Orochimaru, highlighting tensions within Konoha’s ranks.
Kabuto states that Naruto's current form is a consequence of his desperation to bring back Sasuke to Konoha. Sakura begins to cry and tries to approach Naruto, but is attacked by him. Yamato erects chakra-suppressing wooden pillars using his Wood Style to bind Naruto before he does any more harm. Kabuto heals Sakura and disappears after reasoning that the Konoha ninja are not Orochimaru's enemies because they are also fighting the Akatsuki. Yamato forcibly returns Naruto to his normal state. Meanwhile, Sai, who was hiding nearby the battlefield the entire time, confronts Orochimaru on behalf of orders from Danzo.
"Sakura's Tears" is episode 43 of Naruto Shippuden.
"Sakura's Tears" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
"Sakura's Tears" 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
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