A significant portion of the episode is dedicated to a flashback from the , revealing the origins of the rivalry between Danzo and Hiruzen Sarutobi (the Third Hokage).
The episode is primarily remembered for its dual focus on the conclusion of their life-or-death battle and a deep dive into . Plot Summary: The End of the Battle
Fatally wounded, Danzo loses control over the First Hokage's cells in his body, causing a giant tree to erupt from his arm. Flashback: The "Roots" of Rivalry NarutoShippuden_Ep_211_ITA.mp4
Danzo hesitates due to fear, while Hiruzen immediately volunteers. Tobirama ultimately chooses himself as the decoy, appointing Hiruzen as his successor.
Faced with an elite Cloud Ninja squad, Tobirama Senju (the Second Hokage) asks for a volunteer to act as a decoy. A significant portion of the episode is dedicated
, titled " Danzo Shimura ," serves as the climax of the confrontation between Sasuke Uchiha and the leader of the Foundation, Danzo Shimura .
Directed by Hayato Date and Ken'ichi Nishida ; written by Katsuhiko Chiba . Flashback: The "Roots" of Rivalry Danzo hesitates due
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