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Naruto Shippuden Episode 20

Hiruko vs. Two Kunoichi!

Manga Canon
Naruto Shippuden Episode 20: Hiruko vs. Two Kunoichi!
7.9
Japanese Air
Jul 19, 2007
English Air
Feb 3, 2010
Runtime
24 min
Manga
Ch. 264, 265

Description Spoiler-Free

Sakura and Chiyo confront the mysterious puppet user Hiruko, whose strange defenses and tactics make the battle far more complicated than expected. As the two kunoichi press forward, they must quickly adapt to the hidden dangers of his unusual fighting style.

Anime-Manga Differences Spoiler

Plot and Content Changes

  • Hiruko is shown as an ordinary puppet in the source material, but the anime upgrades him to a Human Puppet. (Manga: chapter 265, page 7)

Source: https://naruto.fandom.com/wiki/Anime-Manga_Differences