Ep. 216: Naruto declares readiness to die while Sasuke plans to destroy the Hidden Leaf
Aired on June 16, 2011

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Flashbacks depict the history between Naruto and Sasuke before their conversation ends with the arrival of Tobi and White Zetsu. Recalling that high-level shinobi can read each other through their fists, Naruto states he is prepared to die in their final battle. Sasuke responds that he will never change and intends to destroy the Hidden Leaf village before being taken away by Tobi. Shortly after, Naruto falls ill from Sakura's poisoned kunai, but she heals him using the antidote. To prevent further risk of blindness, Sasuke decides to have Itachi's eyes transplanted into him.
Episodes
- Ep. 212 · Sakura attempts to kill Sasuke alone while Tobi retrieves Shisui's Sharingan from Danzo's corpse.
- Ep. 213 · Naruto wakes from a dream about Sasuke and uses a clone to escape Yamato's care.
- Ep. 214 · Sakura faces Sasuke's demand to kill Karin while Kakashi intervenes as his eyes fail.
- Ep. 215 · Naruto confronts Sasuke over attacking a teammate while Sasuke rejects Team 7 to destroy the Leaf Village.
- Ep. 216 · Naruto declares readiness to die while Sasuke plans to destroy the Hidden Leaf
- Ep. 217 · Naruto receives antidote while team returns with captive and meets Anbu confirming Danzo's death
- Ep. 218 · Feudal Lords ratify the Allied Shinobi Forces while Gaara addresses the Sand Elders about the Akatsuki threat.
- Ep. 219 · Kakashi Hatake, the Hokage
- Ep. 220 · Naruto Meets the Great Elder to Approve Gerotora's Request Regarding the Nine Tails Seal