Naruto Shippuuden (dub) Episode 21 Apr 2026

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 .

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. Naruto Shippuuden (Dub) Episode 21

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

Chiyo is stunned to see that her grandson’s physical appearance remains unchanged since he left the Hidden Sand Village two decades ago. To their shock, Sasori appears as a young

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.

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.