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This arc focuses on Sasuke finishing his training under Orochimaru and undertaking his new mission to face his brother Itachi.

In the following summaries, Orange = Filler.

Episode 113: "Daija no doukou ~ The Serpent's Pupil"

Airdate: 06/11/2009

Orochimaru recaps the last three years, then Kabuto leaves to retrieve more drugs. Tsunade checks on the ANBU's status at the lake. Sasuke trains by himself. Shizune informs Tsunade of the ANBU and Sanbi's disappearances. Sasuke attacks Orochimaru, as he has no need for him anymore. Sasuke recalls his clan’s massacre. Orochimaru reveals his true form and wraps Sasuke in snakes. Sasuke counters with his curse seal and enters level two form. Orochimaru then charges.

Episode 114: "Taka no hitomi ~ Eye of the Hawk"

Airdate: 06/18/2009

Sasuke dodges Orochimaru’s attacks. Orochimaru recalls his own life and his drive for eternal youth. He remembers his time in Akatsuki and his failed to attempt to steal Itachi's body. Though his snake form is sliced up, he begins the ritual in Sasuke. Kabuto returns and finds Sasuke. Assuming the ritual is over, he questions who now controls Sasuke. Sasuke then shows him how he countered and took over everything that Orochimaru was. Elsewhere, Leaf ninja notice a blood-colored sunset.

Episode 115: "Zabuza no daitou ~ Zabuza's Blade"

Airdate: 06/25/2009

Sasuke frees a prisoner named Suigetsu who can transform into water. He refuses to follow Sasuke, but agrees to only if he can retrieve Zabuza's sword. They travel to the Wave Country and Sasuke recalls Team 7's battle with Zabuza. They arrive at the grave and find the sword gone, so the duo search the country for info. They learn a man named Tenzen took the sword. Sasuke tests Suigetsu by having him attack Tenzen's heavily guarded castle. Suigetsu retrieves the sword and the duo leave the country. Elsewhere, a woman senses a chakra coming towards her.

Episode 116: "Teppeki no bannin ~ Guardian of the Iron Wall"

Airdate: 07/02/2009

While traveling to the southern hideout, Suigetsu talks to Sasuke about his intentions. They arrive and find Karin, who has the ability to sense chakra and is the hideout's warden. Sasuke asks for her help, but she refuses. He orders Suigetsu to free the prisoners. Suigetsu frees them and asks that they spread the word of Sasuke killing Orochimaru. Meanwhile, Karin tries to flirt with Sasuke. She remembers when they first met. Suigetsu returns and Karin claims she is going the same direction they are. Elsewhere, a crazed man debates a choice based on a person’s gender.

Episode 117: "Kita ajito no Juugo ~ Juugo of the Northern Hideout"

Airdate: 07/09/2009

Sakura and Naruto are summoned to Tsunade. He and Jiraiya get reacquainted. Tsunade reveals Sasuke killed Orochimaru. Suigetsu talks about the northern hideout and a man name Juugo, the originator of the curse mark. Meanwhile, Juugo recalls his first encounter with Kimimaro. They find the hideout overrun with escaped level two curse seal prisoners. Sasuke and Suigetsu fight them while Karin locates Juugo. She sends Suigetsu the wrong direction while she and Sasuke find Juugo. Juugo sets on killing a male. He sees Sasuke and attacks him in his level two form, Sasuke counters but wishes not to fight.

Episode 118: "Kessei! ~ Formation!"

Airdate: 07/09/2009

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