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Sai

Japanese: サイ

A shinobi who joins the new Team 7 during the Tenchi Bridge mission.

Japanese: 新生第七班に加わる忍。天地橋偵察任務でナルトたちと行動する。

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The New Team 7 Reunites with Sasuke

Japanese: 新生第七班、サスケと再会する

Naruto, Sakura, Sai, and Yamato find Sasuke at Orochimaru's hideout.

Japanese: 大蛇丸のアジトでナルト、サクラ、サイ、ヤマトがサスケと再会する。

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ReturnEmotionalTurning pointTenchi Bridge Reconnaissance MissionNaruto UzumakiSakura HarunoSasuke UchihaSaiYamatoOrochimaruKabuto Yakushi

Anime mapping

Naruto Shippuden episode 51overall episode 271first aired 2008-03-20
Reunion
Naruto Shippuden episode 52overall episode 272first aired 2008-03-20
The Power of Uchiha
Naruto Shippuden episode 53overall episode 273first aired 2008-04-03
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Manga chapters 303-309vol. 34Japan release 2006-08-04
Sai's Betrayal!! - A Conversation with Nine Tails!!
Manga chapter 310vol. 35Japan release 2006-11-02
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Tenchi Bridge Reconnaissance Mission

Order: Naruto Shippuden ep. 33-34 / overall 253-254 / Manga ch. 282-286 / vol. 32

Yamato and Sai Join the New Team 7

Japanese: ヤマトとサイ、新生第七班に加わる

Yamato leads the new Team 7 as Sai joins Naruto and Sakura.

Japanese: カカシの代わりにヤマトが隊長となり、サイを加えた新生第七班が動き出す。

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IntroductionTeamwork

Order: Naruto Shippuden ep. 51 / overall 271 / Manga ch. 301, 306 / vol. 34

Sai Meets Sasuke at Orochimaru's Hideout

Japanese: サイが大蛇丸のアジトでサスケに会う

During the infiltration of Orochimaru's hideout, Sai's contact with Sasuke leads toward Team 7's reunion.

Japanese: 大蛇丸のアジト潜入中、サイとサスケの接触が第七班再会へつながる。

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RevealTurning point

Order: Naruto Shippuden ep. 51-53 / overall 271-273 / Manga ch. 303-310

The New Team 7 Reunites with Sasuke

Japanese: 新生第七班、サスケと再会する

Naruto, Sakura, Sai, and Yamato find Sasuke at Orochimaru's hideout.

Japanese: 大蛇丸のアジトでナルト、サクラ、サイ、ヤマトがサスケと再会する。

Major spoilers

ReturnEmotionalTurning point

Twelve Guardian Ninja

Order: Naruto Shippuden ep. 58-59 / overall 278-279

Sora's Loneliness and a New Enemy Move the Twelve Guardian Ninja Arc

Japanese: ソラの孤独と新たな敵が守護忍十二士編を動かす

In the Twelve Guardian Ninja arc, Sora's loneliness and the shadow of a new enemy deepen Naruto's mission.

Japanese: 守護忍十二士編で、ソラの孤独と新たな敵の影がナルトたちの任務を深める。

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EmotionalTurning point

Order: Naruto Shippuden ep. 68, 70 / overall 288, 290

Sora's Awakening and Resonance Become the Arc's Climax

Japanese: ソラの覚醒と共鳴が守護忍十二士編の山場になる

Late in the Twelve Guardian Ninja arc, Sora's awakening and resonance shake Naruto's battle.

Japanese: 守護忍十二士編の終盤で、ソラの覚醒と共鳴がナルトたちの戦いを大きく揺らす。

Major spoilers

BattleTurning point

Six-Tails Unleashed

Order: Naruto Shippuden ep. 145 / overall 365

Hotaru Is Framed as the Successor of the Forbidden Jutsu

Japanese: ホタルが禁術の継承者として描かれる

In the Six-Tails Unleashed arc, Hotaru's inherited forbidden jutsu and her bond with Utakata become the focus.

Japanese: 六尾発動編で、ホタルが受け継ぐ禁術とウタカタとの師弟関係が任務の焦点になる。

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TrainingEmotional

Order: Naruto Shippuden ep. 147 / overall 367

Utakata's Rogue-Ninja Past Comes Into View

Japanese: ウタカタの抜け忍としての過去が明かされる

In the Six-Tails Unleashed arc, Utakata's past and distance from Hotaru deepen the teacher-student story.

Japanese: 六尾発動編で、ウタカタの過去とホタルへの距離感が師弟の物語を深める。

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RevealEmotional

Order: Naruto Shippuden ep. 150 / overall 370

The Forbidden Jutsu Is Released in the Six-Tails Arc

Japanese: 六尾発動編で禁術が発動する

Late in the Six-Tails Unleashed arc, the forbidden jutsu around Hotaru is released and the student-master bond reaches its peak.

Japanese: 六尾発動編の終盤で、ホタルをめぐる禁術が発動し、ウタカタとの師弟関係が山場へ向かう。

Major spoilers

BattleTurning point

Five Kage Summit

Order: Naruto Shippuden ep. 206 / overall 426 / Manga ch. 469 / vol. 50

Sakura Gives Naruto a False Confession

Japanese: サクラがナルトに偽りの告白をする

As Sakura decides to stop Sasuke, she confesses to Naruto, exposing the gap between her words, the old promise, and her true intent.

Japanese: サスケを止める決意の中で、サクラがナルトに告白し、約束と本心のずれが浮かび上がる。

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ConfessionEmotionalTurning point