I have only managed to beat the easy SA once, and that was pure luck that had Sakura facing off against Kakuzu alone for the final three rounds and she healed enough to beat him down. Every other ninja was dead. According to every guide I read, that is NOT how it is supposed to go.

I'm using Sakura, Sai, Sasuke, and Fire Main with sleeping jutsu. However, I understand that the sleeping jutsu is supposed to keep Hidan from using his mystery - but it doesn't??? It goes to third wave and he immediately does mystery and then standard. I can't even select a target until after he has finished all his attacks because it goes immediately to him and his animations.

Now WHAT am I doing wrong?