: Leaving Sasuke to chase Gaara, Shino stays behind to confront Kankuro. Kankuro uses his puppet, Crow, to launch hidden weapon attacks and poison gas bombs. Shino utilizes his Destruction Bugs (Kikaichu) to dodge and counter-attack. While Shino eventually defeats Kankuro by having his bugs consume the puppet master's chakra, he also collapses due to inhaling Kankuro's poison gas.
: Shino creates a copy of himself using his bugs to deceive Kankuro. Naruto (Dub) Episode 74
: This episode adapts content from Chapters 125 and 126 of the original manga. Kankuro fight? Astonishing Truth! Gaara's Identity Emerges! - Narutopedia : Leaving Sasuke to chase Gaara, Shino stays
: Used by Shino to defend against Kankuro's attacks. While Shino eventually defeats Kankuro by having his
: Gaara begins to manifest his initial jinchūriki form, where sand covers part of his body to resemble a monstrous creature. He reveals to Sasuke that he must kill him to prove his own existence, viewing Sasuke as his "prey". Key Techniques Used
: "Astonishing Truth! Gaara's Identity Emerges!"