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, titled " Assassin of the Moonlit Night " ( Assassin of the Moonlit Night - Narutopedia ), is a pivotal chapter in the Invasion of Konoha Arc . It first aired in Japan on March 24, 2004 , and later in North America on February 24, 2007 ( Assassin of the Moonlit Night (Naruto Episode) ). The episode is renowned for providing the tragic backstory of Gaara , explaining his transition from a lonely child to a ruthless killer. Core Plot & Key Moments

Used by Gaara to immobilize opponents ( Sand Restraining Technique - Narutopedia ). Naruto Episode 76

It is worth noting that , titled "The Next Step," covers a completely different part of the story ( The Next Step - Crunchyroll ). In that series, Episode 76 focuses on Naruto's training to incorporate wind-style chakra into his Rasengan and the search for the Akatsuki duo Hidan and Kakuzu ( Naruto Shippuden Rewatch - Reddit ). , titled " Assassin of the Moonlit Night

A technique seen during the episode where kunai are manipulated via chakra threads ( Manipulating Attack Blades - Narutopedia ). Naruto Shippuden: Episode 76 Contrast Core Plot & Key Moments Used by Gaara