Naruto Shippuuden (dub) Episode 12 -

In , titled " The Retired Granny's Determination ," the mission to rescue Gaara from the Akatsuki takes a critical turn as secret histories of the ninja world are finally brought to light. A Changing Rescue Team

: The dub features Maile Flanagan as Naruto, Dave Wittenberg as Kakashi, and Barbara Goodson as Granny Chiyo. Naruto Shippuuden (Dub) Episode 12

: The Akatsuki leader is alerted to the intruders by Zetsu , and Itachi Uchiha specifically identifies Might Guy as a dangerous taijutsu expert to the organization. In , titled " The Retired Granny's Determination

: Defying these orders, Granny Chiyo declares herself "retired" and therefore exempt from the council's commands. She joins Team Kakashi, replacing Temari to ensure the Sand Village still has a representative in the search for their Kazekage. : Defying these orders, Granny Chiyo declares herself

: She reveals that nations once competed for control over these nine powerful chakra spirits for military dominance during the Great War.

: Chiyo clarifies that the Akatsuki are specifically targeting these beasts, which explains their abduction of Gaara, the host of the One-Tailed Shukaku. Episode Details