: Hōichi’s true goal is the extraction of Tailed Beasts. He uses Chakra Chains —a powerful sealing technique—to bind Gaara and begin pulling Shukaku from his body.
: Gaara, acting as the Kazekage, is revealed to have left a sand clone in his office to secretly enter the desert and protect his disciples, Team Matsuri . Naruto Shippuden Episode 411
: As Team Matsuri attempts to navigate the storm, they are ambushed by Hōichi , a mysterious monk. He uses a shamisen to animate their shadows and strangle them, specifically to lure Gaara into the open. : Hōichi’s true goal is the extraction of Tailed Beasts
This report covers , titled " The Targeted Tailed Beast " ( Nerawareta Bijū ), which first aired on May 7, 2015. Episode Overview : As Team Matsuri attempts to navigate the
Part of the filler arc, this episode focuses on the hidden dangers lurking within the Second Chunin Exams. While a massive sandstorm forces most Genin to seek shelter, a more sinister plot unfolds in the Demon Desert. Key Plot Developments
The primary target; undergoes a Tailed Beast extraction attempt. 7-Tails Jinchūriki; gets caught while trying to be a hero. Hōichi The antagonist; a monk utilizing shadow and chain jutsu. Team Matsuri Used as bait to draw out the Kazekage.