Naruto Episodes 16-20

Episode 16 “Jinchuriki’s Secret”

Kakashi and Guy’s teams realize that their battles with the doppelgängers were set up to delay their arrival to Gaara’s rescue. Chiyo reveals that, in an attempt to control the power of the tailed beasts, they were tethered to human hosts called “Jinchuriki”, and that the human host dies when the beast is removed, increasing the urgency to save Gaara. Kankuro is awake and joins a meeting of Sand’s council where the history of Sand’s village is explained. Both teams stop to rest as their battles have taken a toll and in preparation for the upcoming battles. Akatsuki sends Zetsu to “dispose of” the corpses of the doppelgängers.

Episode 17 “Gaara Dies!”

Team Guy and Team Kakashi finish their breaks and head towards Akatsuki’s lair. Naruto shows intense passion and is in a rush to get to Gaara. Chiyo realizes this and Kakashi explains that Naruto is also a Jinchuriki and knows the pain that Gaara has lived through. Chiyo explains that she was the ninja who sealed Shukaku in Gaara, to protect the village of Sand. Meanwhile, Akatsuki has finished extracting Shukaku from Gaara, who dies wondering if he has become a person that others need. Team Guy and Team Kakashi finally meet in front of the sealed entrance to Akatsuki’s lair.

Episode 18 “Enter! Hook Entry Button”

Team Guy and Team Kakashi discover that there is a barrier protecting Akatsuki’s hideout, generated by 5 forbidden tags in the area. After preparations, Team Guy removes the tags and deactivates the barrier, allowing Team Kakashi to enter the hideout. Meanwhile, the Akatsuki members finished the astral projection technique and left the hideout. Deidara and Sasori, who were the only ones physically present, stay behind to guard the intruders.

Episode 19 “Traps Activate! Team Guy’s Enemies”

Team Guy fights exact clones of themselves, a trap that is activated by removing the barrier tags. Deidara carries Gaara’s body out of the cavern, followed by Naruto and Kakashi. Chiyo and Sakura stay behind to fight Sasori.

Episode 20 “Hiruko vs. Two Kunoichi”

Chiyo explains to Sakura that Sasori used to be one of the best puppeteers in Sunagakure, but began experimenting with real people. Sakura learns that Sasori’s true body is hidden inside her favorite puppet, Hiruko, making sure he can’t be attacked while controlling it. The only way to defeat Sasori is to destroy his puppet. Using teamwork, Chiyo and Sakura are able to dodge Sasori’s attacks and demolish the puppet, from which Sasori himself comes out. Right outside, Deidara starts telling Naruto and Kakashi how much stronger Sasori is compared to him.

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