Ep. 115: Sasuke recruits Suigetsu by helping him recover Zabuza's sword from Tenzen Daikoku.
Aired on June 25, 2009
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Sasuke releases Suigetsu Hozuki from his hydro capsule and asks for his assistance. Suigetsu agrees to join the group on the condition that Sasuke helps him locate Zabuza's sword. The pair search the grave but find nothing, eventually discovering that the weapon is held by Tenzen Daikoku. To test Suigetsu's combat skills, Sasuke directs him toward Tenzen's heavily guarded fortress. Suigetsu successfully retrieves the blade with little difficulty. Keeping his promise, Suigetsu officially joins Sasuke's team. The group then proceeds together to the Southern hideout to continue their mission. This segment is part of the Itachi Pursuit Mission arc.
Episodes
- Ep. 111 · Kabuto reveals Rinji's death and Orochimaru's war plans while Guren fights back.
- Ep. 112 · Gozu rescues Guren while Akatsuki members defeat ANBU to capture the Three-Tails
- Ep. 113 · Orochimaru's Limit and Sasuke's Defiance During the Reanimation Jutsu Preparation
- Ep. 114 · Orochimaru's failed body transfer ritual leads Sasuke to absorb him and depart.
- Ep. 115 · Sasuke recruits Suigetsu by helping him recover Zabuza's sword from Tenzen Daikoku.
- Ep. 116 · Sasuke recruits Karin to join his team after visiting the Southern Hideout
- Ep. 117 · Sasuke confronts Jugo at the northern hideout while Naruto and Sakura learn of Orochimaru's death.
- Ep. 118 · Jugo recalls Kimimaro and joins Sasuke, who names their group Hebi while Naruto pursues Itachi.
- Ep. 119 · Kakashi Chronicles Part One: A Boy's Life on the Battlefield During the Third Great Ninja War