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91% Canon- 01 Episode range
Kazekage Rescue Arc covers episodes 1-32 in the current AnimeAnchor spine.
- 02 Watch Order
Open each episode when you want spoiler-safe or full-plot context for this arc.
- 03 Series Guide
Use the main Naruto Shippuden guide for movies, characters, official links, and the full series map.
Spoiler-Safe Summary
safe readKazekage Rescue Arc covers episodes 1-32, following Homecoming through Return of the Kazekage. The summary is tied to the corrected active TV episode spine so the arc can be reviewed without relying on legacy manga or provisional numbering.
Full Plot Summary
spoilersKazekage Rescue Arc covers episodes 1-32, following Homecoming through Return of the Kazekage. The summary is tied to the corrected active TV episode spine so the arc can be reviewed without relying on legacy manga or provisional numbering.
Kazekage Rescue Arc episodes
32 episodes 1 Homecoming Canon 2 The Akatsuki Makes Its Move Canon 3 The Results of Training Canon 4 The Jinchuriki of the Sand Canon 5 The Kazekage Stands Tall Canon 6 Mission Cleared Canon 7 Run, Kankuro Canon 8 Team Kakashi, Deployed Canon 9 The Jinchuriki's Tears Canon 10 Sealing Jutsu: Nine Phantom Dragons Canon 11 The Medical Ninja's Student Canon 12 The Retired Granny's Determination Canon 13 A Meeting With Destiny Canon 14 Naruto's Growth Canon 15 The Secret Weapon is Called.... Canon 16 The Secret of Jinchuriki Canon 17 The Death of Gaara! Canon 18 Charge Tactic! Button Hook Entry!! Canon 19 Traps Activate! Team Guy's Enemy Canon 20 Hiruko vs. Two Kunoichi! Canon 21 Sasori's Real Face Canon 22 Chiyo's Secret Skills Canon 23 Father and Mother Canon 24 The Third Kazekage Canon 25 Three Minutes Between Life and Death Canon 26 Puppet Fight: 10 vs. 100! Canon 27 Impossible Dream Canon 28 Beasts: Alive Again! Canon 29 Kakashi Enlightened! Canon 30 Aesthetics of an Instant Canon 31 The Legacy Canon 32 Return of the Kazekage Canon