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Yamato's Revelation & Confrontation Yamato discovers Sai's Bingo Book and deduces his true Root mission: assassinating Sasuke to prevent him from becoming Orochimaru's host body. Despite this, Naruto maintains faith in Sai's humanity, while Sakura remembers Sai's view on smiles as a tool to diffuse tension. Sensing Sai's chakra, the trio tracks him down. Meanwhile, Sai locates Sasuke, originally intending to kill him, but instead chooses to protect Sasuke's bond with Naruto. Unimpressed, Sasuke breaks free from Sai's ink snakes in a massive explosion, drawing the rest of Team Kakashi to the scene. Reunion with Sasuke Reuniting with Team Kakashi, Sasuke mocks the concept of the team and dismisses Sai as his weak replacement. Sai refuses to execute his original orders, declaring that he will now think for himself and defend Naruto's commitment to their bond. Sasuke rejects this, stating his only bond is one of hatred toward his brother, Itachi. He reveals he spared Naruto during their previous battle simply to avoid acquiring power on Itachi’s terms (awakening the Mangekyō Sharingan). Demonstrating frightening speed, Sasuke overpowers Naruto and attempts to execute him, but Sai blocks the strike. Sasuke repels both of them with a body-wide Chidori discharge. The Nine-Tails Encounter & Aftermath Sakura attempts to strike Sasuke but is targeted by his Chidori-infused katana; Yamato steps in to take the blow instead. Inside Naruto's subconscious, the Nine-Tailed Fox urges Naruto to release its seal. Sasuke suddenly penetrates Naruto's mindscape using his Sharingan. The Fox notes Sasuke's resemblance to Madara Uchiha, but Sasuke forcibly suppresses the Fox's chakra before it can fully surface. Returning to the physical fight, Yamato attempts to trap Sasuke with Wood Release, but Sasuke easily breaks free, leaving Team Kakashi stunned by his immense growth in power. After dying at sixteen, Myorin reincarnates as an eleven-year-old in the Naruto universe, using her real-wor