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The New Target (新たなる目標, Aratanaru Mokuteki) is episode 33 of the Naruto: Shippūden anime.

Synopsis

In Konoha, Kakashi rests in a hospital, while Sakura tells Tsunade about the information the dying Akatsuki member, Sasori gave her: that he was supposed to meet with one of his spies from within Orochimaru's ranks in ten days at the Tenchi Bridge. As four days had already passed, Naruto realizes the need of another team-mate and so, starting searching Konoha for a willing recruit. He runs into Team 8, but they are unable to help, as they are assigned a mission of their own. Later, just as Chōji agrees to help Naruto, the two and Shikamaru are attacked by Sai.