is the title of Naruto Shippuden Episode 9 . It is a canon episode that originally aired in Japan on April 12, 2007. Episode Overview

: After Gaara, the Kazekage, is kidnapped by Deidara and Sasori, an urgent message reaches the Hidden Leaf Village. Lady Tsunade orders Team Kakashi (Naruto, Sakura, and Kakashi) to the Sand Village to provide assistance. Key Moments :

Naruto becomes deeply emotional upon hearing of Gaara's capture, as he identifies with Gaara’s pain as a fellow Jinchuriki—leading to the episode's title, "The Jinchuriki's Tears".