Naruto Shippuden Episode 448 -

The resolution of the battle against Pain and the divergence of Sasuke Uchiha's path in this alternate reality. Plot Summary

After being trapped in Chibaku Tensei and witnessing Hinata's sacrifice, Naruto begins to lose control to the Nine-Tails. Unlike the canon series where he meets his father's spirit, here his living mother, Kushina Uzumaki , intervenes through a mental link.

Meanwhile, Sasuke kills Orochimaru in this timeline as well but is subsequently poisoned. He is approached by Sasori , acting as an Akatsuki recruiter, who manipulates Sasuke into blaming the Leaf Village for his grievances. Sasuke then resolves to destroy Konoha. Notable Deviations from Canon Naruto Shippuden Episode 448

, titled " Comrade " (Japanese: Nakama ), is part of the "Jiraiya Ninja Scrolls: The Tale of Naruto the Hero" filler arc. This episode serves as a "what-if" retelling of the Pain Invasion arc within Tsunade's Infinite Tsukuyomi dream. Episode Overview Release Date (Japan): February 11, 2016 Release Date (North America): August 28, 2018

Watch these breakdowns and reviews for a deeper look at the alternate events in Episode 448: The resolution of the battle against Pain and

Naruto tracks down Nagato and, through their conversation, convinces him to release the village and abandon his attack. Nagato is moved because Naruto embodies the ideals of the protagonist in Jiraiya's book.

Kushina transfers a portion of her Nine-Tails chakra to Naruto, allowing him to enter Nine-Tails Chakra Mode prematurely in this timeline. With this power, he breaks free and defeats the Deva Path. Meanwhile, Sasuke kills Orochimaru in this timeline as

Sasori takes on a role similar to Obito/Tobi, recruiting Sasuke into the Akatsuki to target the Leaf.