Naruto Shippuden - Season 1 ◉

: Members of the Akatsuki, Deidara and Sasori, infiltrate the Hidden Sand Village. Deidara defeats and kidnaps Gaara , now the Kazekage, to extract the One-Tail Shukaku.

: Team Kakashi is dispatched to assist the Sand Village. Along the way, they are joined by Chiyo, a veteran puppet master and Sasori's grandmother. Major Battles :

: Kakashi reveals his Mangekyō Sharingan to combat Deidara, while Naruto struggles with his rage toward the Akatsuki.

: A grueling puppet battle where Sakura proves her immense strength and medical prowess. Sasori is eventually defeated, revealing his true core.

: Naruto reunites with Sakura and Kakashi, demonstrating his increased maturity and skill. They reform Team 7 and undergo a "bell test" to prove their growth.