The Medical Ninja's Student
Episode 11 · Naruto Shippuden
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Filler or Canon?
Naruto Shippuden Episode 11 is mixed canon/filler — it contains canon manga material with some anime-original padding. Worth watching to follow the story. The mirror-clone gauntlet — the arc's inventive obstacle, forcing the teams to beat enhanced copies of themselves to reach the door in time.
Series
Naruto Shippuden
Episode
011 / 500
Status
Mixed Canon/Filler
Arc
Kazekage Rescue
KAZEKAGE RESCUE · EP 1–32 · 32 EPISODESYOU ARE HERE · 11 OF 32
Episode Summary
The phantom-dragon traps spring: copies of Team Kakashi and Team Guy at full strength, set loose the moment the barrier tags are pulled. The episode pits the heroes against themselves — mirror duels where every technique is known and matched — a clever device that lets the arc stage character-vs-character fights without canon casualties. Guy's team carries the brunt while Kakashi's pushes for the door. The student of the medical ninja, Sakura, and the elder Chiyo press toward the chamber where Gaara's extraction nears its end.
Frequently Asked
What arc is it in?
It's part of the Kazekage Rescue arc.
Can I skip it?
No, it contains canon story material you should watch.
Kazekage Rescue · Ep 1–32 · 32 episodes
001HomecomingMixed Canon/Filler002The Akatsuki Makes Its MoveMixed Canon/Filler003The Results of TrainingMixed Canon/Filler004The Jinchuriki of the SandMixed Canon/Filler005The Kazekage Stands TallMixed Canon/Filler006Mission ClearedMixed Canon/Filler007Dash, KankuroMixed Canon/Filler008Team Kakashi DeploysMixed Canon/Filler009The Jinchuriki's TearsMixed Canon/Filler010Sealing Jutsu: Nine Phantom DragonsMixed Canon/Filler
011The Medical Ninja's StudentMixed Canon/Filler
012The Retired Shinobi's DeterminationMixed Canon/Filler013A Meeting With DestinyMixed Canon/Filler014Naruto's GrowthMixed Canon/Filler015The Secret Weapon: Itachi!Mixed Canon/Filler016The Secret of the Jinchuriki!Mixed Canon/Filler017The Death of Gaara!Mixed Canon/Filler018Charge Tactic! Button Hook Entry!Mixed Canon/Filler019Traps Activated! Team Guy's EnemiesMixed Canon/Filler020Hiruko vs. Two Kunoichi!Manga Canon021Sasori's Real FaceManga Canon022A Jōnin's Hidden SkillsManga Canon023Puppet Master vs. Puppet MasterManga Canon024The Third KazekageMixed Canon/Filler025Three Minutes Between Life and DeathMixed Canon/Filler026Puppet Master vs. Puppet MasterSManga Canon027Impossible DreamManga Canon028Beasts: Alive Again!Manga Canon029New Team Kakashi: Infiltrating the BaseManga Canon030AestheticManga Canon031HeritageManga Canon032Return of the KazekageManga Canon720 episodes — canon, mixed, filler and best animation moments.
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