Ep 25. Three Minutes of Life and Death
- TV14
- August 16, 2007
- 21 min
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(697)
Naruto Shippuden season 1 episode 25, titled "Three Minutes of Life and Death," follows Team Kakashi as they work to protect a crucial bridge from the enemy. The episode begins with Naruto and Sakura working to remove explosive tags from the bridge, and Kakashi and Tenzou scouting the area for enemies. Suddenly, a group of enemy ninja appear and a battle ensues.
During the battle, Kakashi is forced to use his Sharingan to copy the enemy's jutsu in order to protect his teammates. However, this causes him to be poisoned and he begins to deteriorate rapidly. With only three minutes left to live, Kakashi instructs Naruto and Tenzou on how to defeat the enemy. Naruto and Tenzou successfully execute Kakashi's plan, but not without taking heavy damage themselves.
Meanwhile, Sakura continues to work on removing the explosive tags from the bridge, but she encounters an enemy ninja who threatens to detonate the tags if she doesn't surrender. With no other choice, Sakura engages in battle with the enemy ninja and eventually defeats him.
As the episode comes to a close, Naruto and Tenzou are shown recovering from their injuries and discussing their admiration for Kakashi's bravery. Sakura rejoins the group, having successfully removed all of the explosive tags from the bridge. With the mission complete, the team heads back to the Hidden Leaf Village.
Overall, "Three Minutes of Life and Death" showcases the intense battles and teamwork that are characteristic of the Naruto franchise. The episode also highlights the sacrifices that ninja must make in order to protect their allies and complete their missions.