: 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 .
This report covers , titled " The Targeted Tailed Beast " ( Nerawareta Bijū ), which first aired on May 7, 2015. Episode Overview Naruto Shippuden Episode 411
According to reviewers from , the episode was criticized for its slow pacing, with significant portions of the runtime dedicated to Gaara and Fū struggling against the chains. Fans on Reddit also noted that the episode seemed to "nerf" Gaara’s legendary Absolute Defense to create tension, which some found inconsistent with his established power level. Featured Characters Role in Episode Gaara : Gaara, acting as the Kazekage, is revealed