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Naruto: Shippūden (2007)

S2E36 The Fake Smile

Nov 29, 2007 Season 2 Episode 36 Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Kakashi's new team sets off toward the Heaven and Earth bridge, but tensions flare almost immediately. After just five minutes, Naruto, Sakura, and Sai end up in a heated argument sparked by Sai's teasing about Sasuke. To address the conflict, Yamato steps in, using his Mokuton abilities to conjure a wooden cage, threatening to confine them unless they cooperate. Faced with the choice of being locked up or enjoying a night at a hot springs, the team opts for the latter to foster better teamwork. However, Naruto's animosity towards Sai remains strong, and Sai's continued jabs only exacerbate the discord.