(dub) 10 : Sealing Technique - Complete Nine My... Info

: 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.

: 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. (Dub) 10 : Sealing Technique - Complete Nine My...

The episode focuses on the objective to extract the One-Tailed Shukaku from Gaara. : Led by Pain, the Akatsuki members use

: 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

: 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

: While some find the multi-day ritual slow, it successfully creates a "ticking clock" dynamic for Naruto and his allies.