: The team returns to the Hidden Leaf Village to report to Lady Tsunade. Kakashi is shocked to hear about Sasuke's massive power increase and realizes Naruto will soon demand even more intense training.
: Before Sasuke can act, Orochimaru stops him, explaining that Team Kakashi should be spared so they can continue to eliminate members of the Akatsuki—thus making Sasuke's path to Itachi easier. Sasuke relents, and the trio (Sasuke, Orochimaru, and Kabuto) vanishes in a swirl of flames. Naruto Shippuden Episode 53
The episode picks up immediately from the intense reunion where Sasuke has demonstrated his overwhelming growth in power. : The team returns to the Hidden Leaf
: Captain Yamato decides to use serious force to capture Sasuke. However, Sasuke prepares a devastating, unnamed technique that requires specific hand signs. Sasuke relents, and the trio (Sasuke, Orochimaru, and