Naruto Shippuden Episode 26: Puppet Fight: 10 vs. 100!

Canon/HIGH

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sv0709

5 mo

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The way we get to see lady chios experience come into the fold and get on top of sasori was great to see

remotadifa

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Granny Chiyo using her 10 puppets vs. 100 puppets by Sasori is a crazy showcase. Sakura being stabbed is frightening.

melty_monarch

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I still can't believe Sakura actually punched through that many puppets and seeing her finally hold her own against an Akatsuki member made me so happy

Episode Context

This is Shippuden at its tactical best. Episode 26 throws Sakura and Granny Chiyo into the deep end against Sasori, and the result is one of the most strategically rich fights in the early arcs. The title says it all, expect an overwhelming numbers game where puppet mastery takes center stage, demanding every ounce of ingenuity from both sides. The pacing is relentless, barely letting up as the combat escalates in scale and complexity. What elevates this beyond a standard action episode is the mentorship dynamic between Chiyo and Sakura, with Sakura's evolution from support to frontline fighter given real weight. Themes of legacy, adaptation, and sheer willpower run through every exchange. The animation leans into the spectacle of puppet warfare, delivering sequences that reward close attention to choreography and strategy.

Runtime23 min

Filler StatusCanon

Plot ImportanceHIGH

Air DateAug 23, 2007

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