Ep. 443: Sasuke's aggressive police tactics spark conflict with Naruto and Danzo's intervention
Sasuke's Leaf Police Force unit defeats thieves using aggressive methods that scare Konoha residents. Sasuke and other Uchiha discuss their duties while Minato, Hiruzen, and Itachi worry about escalating violence. Choji, Ino, Sakura, and Shikamaru note deserted streets due to tight regulations, a change Naruto observes upon arrival. When Uchiha harass an elderly shopkeeper, Naruto intervenes, prompting Sasuke to sense something different. Danzo stops the fight and questions Sasuke's restraint while Kakashi watches. After villagers gossip about the incident, unauthorized Uchiha threaten to arrest Kushina at Naruto's home. Fugaku expresses disappointment in Sasuke's development and dismisses him from the force. Seeking power, Sasuke visits Danzo, who suggests training with Orochimaru, leading Sasuke to leave the village.
Episodes
- Ep. 439 · Naruto suppresses the Nine-Tails and defeats Sasori's puppets with the Rasengan
- Ep. 440 · Neji learns the masked man is his father Hizashi, who orchestrates a test to evaluate Konoha's handling of the Hyuga Affair.
- Ep. 441 · Tsunade reads Jiraiya's novel while Sasuke trains with Kakashi and Itachi negotiates with Minato.
- Ep. 442 · Sasuke joins the Leaf Police Force after leaving Team 7 and training with Shisui for three years.
- Ep. 443 · Sasuke's aggressive police tactics spark conflict with Naruto and Danzo's intervention
- Ep. 444 · Sasuke departs Konoha, evading Kakashi and confronting Root Anbu with Team Guy's intervention.
- Ep. 445 · Deidara kills Sand shinobi while Naruto reveals Anko and Lee opens the fifth gate
- Ep. 446 · Naruto and Sasuke clash while Itachi intervenes, leading to a tragic confrontation at the tower.
- Ep. 447 · Naruto finds Konoha destroyed by Pain's Chibaku Tensei and battles the Six Paths to save the trapped villagers.