Naruto Shippuuden (dub) Episode 12 -

: Fearing an external attack if Gaara’s kidnapping becomes public knowledge, the Sand Council orders that no Suna shinobi—including Temari—participate in the rescue mission.

A major highlight of this episode is the world-building through Granny Chiyo’s dialogue. As they travel, she shocks Naruto and Sakura by explaining the nature of the (Tailed Beasts). Naruto Shippuuden (Dub) Episode 12

: She reveals that nations once competed for control over these nine powerful chakra spirits for military dominance during the Great War. : Fearing an external attack if Gaara’s kidnapping

: The dub features Maile Flanagan as Naruto, Dave Wittenberg as Kakashi, and Barbara Goodson as Granny Chiyo. Dave Wittenberg as Kakashi

: Chiyo clarifies that the Akatsuki are specifically targeting these beasts, which explains their abduction of Gaara, the host of the One-Tailed Shukaku. Episode Details