(dub) 10 : Sealing Technique - Complete Nine My... «2027»

: Granny Chiyo's introduction and her hilarious interaction with Kakashi—whom she briefly mistakes for his father, the "White Fang"—add a necessary touch of humor to an otherwise dark episode.

: Reviewers often highlight the chilling introduction of the full Akatsuki lineup via astral projection, which establishes them as a formidable, organized threat. (Dub) 10 : Sealing Technique - Complete Nine My...

: While some find the multi-day ritual slow, it successfully creates a "ticking clock" dynamic for Naruto and his allies. : Granny Chiyo's introduction and her hilarious interaction

: Led by Pain, the Akatsuki members use the Magic Lantern Body Jutsu to project themselves into a secret hideout. They stand on the fingers of the Gedo Statue (Demonic Statue of the Outer Path) to perform a grueling three-day ritual. : Led by Pain, the Akatsuki members use

The episode focuses on the objective to extract the One-Tailed Shukaku from Gaara.