Naruto Shippuden Episode 23: Father and Mother

Canon/MED

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EPISODE REVIEWS

sv0709

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The granny chio special move was amazing to see against sasoris skills

remotadifa

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Granny Chiyo using Sakura as human puppet is the coolest and best strategy, combining experience to strength

raphtalia_raccoon

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I was crying when little Sasori made those puppets hug him and then they just fell over when he stopped. It explains so much about why he turned out this way and I feel bad for him

Episode Context

The Chiyo and Sakura vs. Sasori confrontation reaches a new emotional register here. This isn't just a puppet fight, it's a reckoning with family, legacy, and the weight of choices made generations ago. The title says it all: expect the battle to peel back layers of Sasori's origins, revealing why Chiyo carries so much guilt into this fight. The pacing balances intense combat sequences with genuinely affecting backstory, giving the action real emotional stakes rather than empty spectacle. Sakura continues to prove herself as more than support, and Chiyo emerges as one of Shippuden's most compelling characters. Studio Pierrot delivers strong visual storytelling during the puppet combat choreography. If you've been invested in the Kazekage Rescue arc, this episode rewards that investment with substance over flash.

Runtime23 min

Filler StatusCanon

Plot ImportanceMED

Air DateAug 2, 2007

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