Naruto Shippuden Episode 4: The Jinchuriki of the Sand
Manga chapter 248-248
Canon/MED
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81 Fans
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Naruto Shippuden Episode 4: The Jinchuriki of the Sand
Manga chapter 248-248
Canon/MED
OSHIMETER
9.2
81 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
QUICK TAKES
sv0709
VerifiedI think the way that Deidara fought Gaara shows how strong he Akatsuki are.
To cause that much chaos against a jinchuriki shows how dangerous each Akatsuki member is and the lengths they will go to complete a mission
To cause that much chaos against a jinchuriki shows how dangerous each Akatsuki member is and the lengths they will go to complete a mission
remotadifa
VerifiedGaara fighting Deidara is hype moment how much he improves, even he being careful how he fight him without messing the area. Kakashi weakness is the most crazy one but also showing that they know Kakashi very well.
yeti_291
Gaara acting as a true leader for the village really shows his growth. He used his sand to shield everyone from the explosions instead of just fighting Deidara. It is cool seeing the villagers actually support him now
sanji_savant
Seeing the sand form into those massive hands to grab Deidara was so sick and Gaara has come such a long way from being a scary kid to being a leader everyone looks up to
magna_maestro_141
Deidara is such a weird guy with his art obsession, but he really knows how to pressure Gaara by targeting the villagers instead of just fighting him directly in the sky
nukekubi_nemesis_63
The way the music kicked in during that aerial chase through the sand village streets was so intense and it really feels like the danger is real now that the Akatsuki are moving
gilbert_bougainvillea
Those elemental jutsu Kakashi was throwing out looked so much better than before the time skip and seeing that massive water dragon really shows how much the animation quality has gone up lately
cwunched
Naruto spoiled the book and I actually died laughing. Kakashi is so obsessed with those novels that he literally shut his eyes and lost the bells. It was funny seeing Jiraiya look disappointed in his own book
dark_beast_ganon
Kakashi closing his eyes and ears because he did not want the book spoiled was the most relatable moment and Naruto being so smart for using that spoiler against him shows his growth
sunekosuri_slayer
Gaara saying there are no birds like that in the desert was such a smooth move and he really showed how sharp his senses are even when an elite ninja tries to sneak in
xigbar
I actually screamed when Naruto started shouting the ending of that book, because it was such a classic move for him and it actually worked against Kakashi and seeing Gaara struggle against Deidara in the desert is making me so nervous because the Akatsuki villains seem way more dangerous than anyone we saw on missions back when Naruto was just a little kid
inumaki_inkling
I can't believe Gaara is actually the Kazekage now and he looks so cool standing on that sand while fighting the bird guy and he is really out here protecting the whole village alone
pippin_the_giant
Gaara stopping his attack to shield the village from Deidara's bombs really caught me off guard; I mean, it's a huge contrast to the Gaara who only cared about himself. Seeing him prioritize his people above everything, even winning, honestly made me so proud of how far he's come as Kazekage.
bakeneko_blade_222
Naruto used Kakashi being a total book nerd to win and that was the funniest thing this show has done in years because seeing the copy ninja panic over spoilers is comedy gold
vincent_valentine
Learning about the symbol for love on Gaara's head at the end was a nice touch and it really puts his whole journey into perspective
impa
Naruto comparing Kakashi to Shikamaru and Lee shows how much he actually learned during those years away and he finally stopped just charging in without a real plan
tsuyu_tsunami_125
Sasori just standing at the gate while his partner does all the work is actually hilarious, though his take on art being permanent is a cool contrast to the explosions.
vegeta_vanquisher_45
Watching the sand move in this episode felt so much smoother than the original series and Gaara using it to protect the entire sky looked absolutely massive
megumi_mantra
Yura being a sleeper agent for the Akatsuki was a huge shock and it makes the Sand Village look so vulnerable right now while Gaara is busy fighting in the air
hosenki
Gaara choosing the village over his own safety hit me hard because it shows how much he actually cares about being the leader now compared to when he was just a weapon
EPISODE CONTEXT
Coming off episodes where Naruto and Sakura proved their growth through training, episode 4 pivots hard to the Sand Village and establishes the Akatsuki as an immediate, devastating threat rather than a distant one. This is the heart of the Kazekage Rescue arc's inciting conflict, building directly from the tension introduced in the opening episodes. It sets the stage for 'The Kazekage Stands Tall,' continuing Gaara's high-stakes confrontation with Deidara and escalating the urgency that will pull Team Kakashi into action.
QUICK TAKES
sv0709
VerifiedI think the way that Deidara fought Gaara shows how strong he Akatsuki are.
To cause that much chaos against a jinchuriki shows how dangerous each Akatsuki member is and the lengths they will go to complete a mission
To cause that much chaos against a jinchuriki shows how dangerous each Akatsuki member is and the lengths they will go to complete a mission
remotadifa
VerifiedGaara fighting Deidara is hype moment how much he improves, even he being careful how he fight him without messing the area. Kakashi weakness is the most crazy one but also showing that they know Kakashi very well.
yeti_291
Gaara acting as a true leader for the village really shows his growth. He used his sand to shield everyone from the explosions instead of just fighting Deidara. It is cool seeing the villagers actually support him now
sanji_savant
Seeing the sand form into those massive hands to grab Deidara was so sick and Gaara has come such a long way from being a scary kid to being a leader everyone looks up to
magna_maestro_141
Deidara is such a weird guy with his art obsession, but he really knows how to pressure Gaara by targeting the villagers instead of just fighting him directly in the sky
nukekubi_nemesis_63
The way the music kicked in during that aerial chase through the sand village streets was so intense and it really feels like the danger is real now that the Akatsuki are moving
gilbert_bougainvillea
Those elemental jutsu Kakashi was throwing out looked so much better than before the time skip and seeing that massive water dragon really shows how much the animation quality has gone up lately
cwunched
Naruto spoiled the book and I actually died laughing. Kakashi is so obsessed with those novels that he literally shut his eyes and lost the bells. It was funny seeing Jiraiya look disappointed in his own book
dark_beast_ganon
Kakashi closing his eyes and ears because he did not want the book spoiled was the most relatable moment and Naruto being so smart for using that spoiler against him shows his growth
sunekosuri_slayer
Gaara saying there are no birds like that in the desert was such a smooth move and he really showed how sharp his senses are even when an elite ninja tries to sneak in
xigbar
I actually screamed when Naruto started shouting the ending of that book, because it was such a classic move for him and it actually worked against Kakashi and seeing Gaara struggle against Deidara in the desert is making me so nervous because the Akatsuki villains seem way more dangerous than anyone we saw on missions back when Naruto was just a little kid
inumaki_inkling
I can't believe Gaara is actually the Kazekage now and he looks so cool standing on that sand while fighting the bird guy and he is really out here protecting the whole village alone
pippin_the_giant
Gaara stopping his attack to shield the village from Deidara's bombs really caught me off guard; I mean, it's a huge contrast to the Gaara who only cared about himself. Seeing him prioritize his people above everything, even winning, honestly made me so proud of how far he's come as Kazekage.
bakeneko_blade_222
Naruto used Kakashi being a total book nerd to win and that was the funniest thing this show has done in years because seeing the copy ninja panic over spoilers is comedy gold
vincent_valentine
Learning about the symbol for love on Gaara's head at the end was a nice touch and it really puts his whole journey into perspective
impa
Naruto comparing Kakashi to Shikamaru and Lee shows how much he actually learned during those years away and he finally stopped just charging in without a real plan
tsuyu_tsunami_125
Sasori just standing at the gate while his partner does all the work is actually hilarious, though his take on art being permanent is a cool contrast to the explosions.
vegeta_vanquisher_45
Watching the sand move in this episode felt so much smoother than the original series and Gaara using it to protect the entire sky looked absolutely massive
megumi_mantra
Yura being a sleeper agent for the Akatsuki was a huge shock and it makes the Sand Village look so vulnerable right now while Gaara is busy fighting in the air
hosenki
Gaara choosing the village over his own safety hit me hard because it shows how much he actually cares about being the leader now compared to when he was just a weapon
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