Naruto | Shippuden - Season 1

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

: The Akatsuki successfully extract the One-Tail, resulting in Gaara's death. However, Chiyo sacrifices her own life using a forbidden jutsu to resurrect him. Season Details Information Episodes Main Arc Kazekage Rescue Mission Original Air Dates October 25, 2007 Key Antagonists Deidara and Sasori Major Deaths Sasori, Lady Chiyo Naruto Shippuden - Season 1

: 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 : : A grueling puppet battle where Sakura proves

: Kakashi reveals his Mangekyō Sharingan to combat Deidara, while Naruto struggles with his rage toward the Akatsuki. However, Chiyo sacrifices her own life using a

The first season of (episodes 1–32) covers the Kazekage Rescue Mission arc. It follows Naruto Uzumaki's return to the Hidden Leaf Village after two and a half years of training with Jiraiya. Key Plot Summary