Naruto Shippuuden (dub) Episode 12 -

: Fearing an external attack if Gaara’s kidnapping becomes public knowledge, the Sand Council orders that no Suna shinobi—including Temari—participate in the rescue mission.

: The Akatsuki leader is alerted to the intruders by Zetsu , and Itachi Uchiha specifically identifies Might Guy as a dangerous taijutsu expert to the organization. Naruto Shippuuden (Dub) Episode 12

A major highlight of this episode is the world-building through Granny Chiyo’s dialogue. As they travel, she shocks Naruto and Sakura by explaining the nature of the (Tailed Beasts). : Fearing an external attack if Gaara’s kidnapping

: She reveals that nations once competed for control over these nine powerful chakra spirits for military dominance during the Great War. As they travel, she shocks Naruto and Sakura

: The dub features Maile Flanagan as Naruto, Dave Wittenberg as Kakashi, and Barbara Goodson as Granny Chiyo.

The episode centers on the immediate aftermath of Kankuro's treatment in the Sand Village.