Used by Gaara to immobilize opponents ( Sand Restraining Technique - Narutopedia ).
The episode centers on a confrontation between a partially transformed Gaara and Team 7, interspersed with deep flashbacks into Gaara's past. Naruto Episode 76
Back in the present, Sakura Haruno steps in to protect an unconscious Sasuke. Her selflessness reminds Gaara of Yashamaru, causing him emotional distress. Naruto arrives and challenges Gaara, vowing to protect his friends at all costs (Assassin of the Moonlit Night - Narutopedia). Episode Details English Title Assassin of the Moonlit Night Japanese Title 月夜の暗殺者 (Tsukiyo no Ansatsusha) Manga Source Naruto Chapters #129 – #131 Arc Invasion of Konoha Arc Primary Theme Emotional trauma and the "Wounds of the Heart" Major Character Debuts & Techniques Used by Gaara to immobilize opponents ( Sand