Naruto Shippuden Episode — 23

Many viewers on Reddit note that while Sakura was technically a Chunin, her performance against an S-rank shinobi like Sasori cemented her as a top-tier kunoichi. The Heart of the Tragedy: Father and Mother

Flashbacks reveal a young Sasori creating these puppets to simulate a parental hug he would never truly receive. Naruto Shippuden Episode 23

In a stunning show of resolve, Sakura offers herself as a "living puppet" for Chiyo to control. Many viewers on Reddit note that while Sakura