Naruto Shippuden Episode 20 Apr 2026

As the episode opens, is consumed by rage and recklessly chases after Deidara , who flies away on a clay bird with Gaara’s lifeless body. Kakashi follows close behind to keep Naruto from falling into a trap, leaving Sakura and Lady Chiyo to handle the remaining Akatsuki member, Sasori . Deidara attempts to bait Naruto, mocking him by revealing that the Akatsuki have already harvested two other Jinchūriki, and that no one cared enough to save them—unlike Gaara. The Showdown: Sakura and Chiyo vs. Sasori

After a grueling exchange, Sakura finds an opening. Using her enhanced strength, she delivers a devastating punch that shatters the Hiruko shell, forcing Sasori ’s true form to be revealed for the first time.

Inside the cave, Sakura and Chiyo face off against the hunchbacked, armored figure of Sasori . Chiyo reveals a shocking secret: the figure they see is not Sasori ’s true body, but rather a puppet named that Sasori controls from the inside.

This episode is a major turning point for Sakura , proving her growth under Tsunade’s tutelage and marking the start of one of the most technical battles in the early Shippuden series.

In , titled "Hiruko vs. Two Kunoichi!" , the rescue mission for Gaara splits into two high-stakes battles as the rescue team finally infiltrates the Akatsuki hideout. The Chase: Naruto and Kakashi vs. Deidara

The puppet is a walking fortress, equipped with a poison-coated iron tail and hidden projectile launchers.

Because Chiyo is a legendary puppet master herself, she uses her chakra strings to control Sakura ’s movements like a puppet. This allows Sakura to dodge Hiruko ’s lightning-fast, lethal strikes that would otherwise be impossible for a human to track.