In the world of Naruto Shippuden , Episode 21—titled —marks a pivotal moment in the Kazekage Rescue Mission arc. The English dubbed version originally aired on February 10, 2010, on Disney XD, bringing one of the series' first major villain reveals to Western audiences. The Big Reveal: Sasori Unmasked
The Cursed Warrior – Naruto (Season 4, Episode 21) - Apple TV (CA) Naruto Shippuuden (Dub) Episode 21
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. In the world of Naruto Shippuden , Episode
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. In this episode, Granny Chiyo and Sakura Haruno
The reveal is only the beginning of the danger. Sasori quickly reveals a second, far more powerful puppet: the Third Kazekage , who was once known as the strongest leader in the history of the Hidden Sand.
It provides deep insight into the history of the Hidden Sand and the tragic backstory of the "Red Sand".
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 .