The Five Kage watch helplessly as Madara activates his Perfect Susano'o to destroy them. Meanwhile, Itachi succeeds in undoing Kabuto's Reanimation Jutsu. Before fading away, Itachi reveals to Sasuke the truth behind the Uchiha massacre.

Suigetsu and Jugo finally catch up to Sasuke. In order to learn the truth behind the Leaf's actions, Sasuke decides to resurrect the one man who can help him find the answer—Orochimaru.