Team Kakashi is joined by Team Guy in their pursuit of Gaaras kidnappers, Deidara and Sasori, but their way to the Akatsuki hideout is fraught with familiar enemies and deadly traps. Once inside, Sakura and Granny Chiyo must take on Chiyos own grandson, the puppet master Sasori, whose complex tricks and genius puppetry demand every last ounce of Chiyos and Sakuras strength and skill to counter. Meanwhile, Naruto and Kakashi take off after Deidara, who is once again on the run with Gaara in tow