Many viewers on Reddit note that while Sakura was technically a Chunin, her performance against an S-rank shinobi like Sasori cemented her as a top-tier kunoichi. The Heart of the Tragedy: Father and Mother
Sasori uses the Iron Sand to clog the joints of Lady Chiyo’s puppets, rendering her "Father" puppet useless and forcing her into a desperate defensive position. Sakura’s Defining Transformation Naruto Shippuden Episode 23
The episode’s title refers to the first two puppets Sasori ever created—modeled after the parents he lost to Konoha’s "White Fang," Sakumo Hatake. Many viewers on Reddit note that while Sakura