The rogue Akatsuki members, Deidara and Sasori, arrive at the Land of This. Sasori unleashes his legendary "hundred puppets" technique, while Deidara provides explosive support from above. Tatewaki, a samurai with exceptional ninja skills, chooses to stand his ground despite the overwhelming odds. In a final act of loyalty to his deceased daimyō, Tatewaki confronts Sasori directly.
While Naruto fumbles with his disguise, the real Shū finally gets a taste of freedom at a local inn. However, the peaceful facade quickly shatters. Naruto’s cover is blown when his superior fighting skills give him away to the guards, Tatewaki and Chiyo. Just as Naruto is forced to explain the swap, a devastating assault begins. Naruto Shippuuden (Dub) Episode 310
Tragically, Tatewaki is outmatched by Sasori's poison-tipped senbon and loses his life in the defense of the castle. As the Akatsuki forces withdraw, having achieved their objective, Yamato watches the destruction from a distance, noting that while the technical mission parameters were met, the cost was the fall of the castle. The rogue Akatsuki members, Deidara and Sasori, arrive