Episode 16: “The Secret of Jinchuriki”
- 16 of 500
- May 31, 2007
- 23 min
- Aired
Contents
| Series | Naruto Shippuden |
|---|---|
| Episode | 16 of 500 |
| Japanese | 人柱力の秘密 |
| Original air date | May 31, 2007 |
| Episode length | 23 min |
| Studio | Studio Pierrot |
| Previous episode | Episode 15: “The Secret Weapon is Called....” |
| Next episode | Episode 17: “The Death of Gaara!” |
| Streaming | Crunchyroll, Netflix, Hulu |
“The Secret of Jinchuriki” is episode 16 of the anime Naruto Shippuden. It first aired on May 31, 2007.
Summary
The summary below describes what happens in this episode.
Chiyo and Kakashi Hatake discover that the recent attack was a diversion. This development raises concerns about the jinchuriki's well-being and the potential consequences of the Akatsuki's actions.
Characters in this episode
Music in this episode
- OP 1“Hero's Come Back” — nobodyknows+AnimeThemes
- ED 1“Nagareboshi ~Shooting Star~” — Home Made KazokuAnimeThemes
Where to watch
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Episode guide
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About the series
Naruto Shippuden follows Naruto Uzumaki as he resumes his life as a ninja after an extended period of training.
Read the article →References
- “Naruto Shippuden”. Kitsu. Retrieved October 22, 2026.
- “Naruto: Shippuuden”. MyAnimeList. Retrieved October 27, 2026.
- “Naruto Shippuden”. AnimeThemes. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
Episode titles and air dates come from Kitsu. The summary is written by Acino with AI assistance and checked so that it does not copy other sites.