Naruto Shippuuden (dub) Episode 21 File

While some viewers found parts of this arc wordy, the visual reveal of Sasori's true form and the transition into high-stakes puppet combat are considered highlights of the early Shippuden seasons.

By introducing the Third Kazekage puppet, the show demonstrates just how dangerous the Akatsuki are—they are capable of killing and "repurposing" even the strongest Kage-level shinobi. Naruto Shippuuden (Dub) Episode 21

Chiyo is stunned to see that her grandson’s physical appearance remains unchanged since he left the Hidden Sand Village two decades ago. While some viewers found parts of this arc

‎The Cursed Warrior – Naruto (Season 4, Episode 21) - Apple TV (CA) ‎The Cursed Warrior – Naruto (Season 4, Episode

If you're watching the dub, you can find this episode on platforms like Tubi (though labeling can vary by region/service) or via Apple TV .

For many episodes, the Akatsuki member Sasori had been hidden inside his hunched, scorpion-like puppet shell, Hiruko. In this episode, Granny Chiyo and Sakura Haruno finally manage to destroy the outer shell, exposing the man inside. To their shock, Sasori appears as a young man who has not aged in over 20 years.