(dub) 10 : Sealing Technique - Complete Nine My... • Original & Direct

The episode focuses on the objective to extract the One-Tailed Shukaku from Gaara.

: Granny Chiyo's introduction and her hilarious interaction with Kakashi—whom she briefly mistakes for his father, the "White Fang"—add a necessary touch of humor to an otherwise dark episode.

This episode is widely praised for its , specifically regarding the mysterious Akatsuki. (Dub) 10 : Sealing Technique - Complete Nine My...

Watch the Akatsuki begin their three-day ritual to extract the Tailed Beast from Gaara:

: Nine dragon-like effigies pour from the statue's mouth, surrounding Gaara to painfully extract the Tailed Beast. The episode focuses on the objective to extract

: Led by Pain, the Akatsuki members use the Magic Lantern Body Jutsu to project themselves into a secret hideout. They stand on the fingers of the Gedo Statue (Demonic Statue of the Outer Path) to perform a grueling three-day ritual.

: Reviewers often highlight the chilling introduction of the full Akatsuki lineup via astral projection, which establishes them as a formidable, organized threat. Watch the Akatsuki begin their three-day ritual to

: While the ritual begins, Tsunade sends Team Guy as backup to Team Kakashi. In Sunagakure, Granny Chiyo attempts to treat Kankurō's severe poisoning but finds herself outmatched by Sasori's toxins. Review & Reception