Naruto Episode 110: Formation! The Sasuke Retrieval Squad

Canon/HIGH

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hosenki

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chunin shikamaru acting like a real leader and picking the team based on their scouting skills was something you have to respect

haschwalth_halo

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those squad formation spots with kiba in the front and neji watching the back were actually brilliant

shishinki_255

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sakura crying at the gate and begging naruto to bring sasuke back was pretty hard to watch

Episode Context

This is the calm before the storm, a mission-assembly episode that trades action for tension and character weight. Shikamaru Nara steps up in a major way, shouldering leadership responsibility as he handpicks his squad: Naruto, Choji, Neji, and Kiba. The tone is dead serious, underscored by urgency and the gravity of what's at stake. Expect deliberate pacing that prioritizes strategy, team dynamics, and the emotional burden each member carries into this mission. There's a sense of finality in the air, as if the village understands this retrieval won't come easy. For fans who appreciate setup episodes that earn their payoff, this one lays critical groundwork. The camaraderie is genuine, the stakes feel personal, and the weight of the mission hangs over every conversation. A turning point disguised as preparation.

Runtime23 min

Filler StatusCanon

Plot ImportanceHIGH

Air DateNov 24, 2004

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