Itachi's Susanoo Seals Orochimaru
Major spoilersWhen Orochimaru emerges from Sasuke, Itachi's Susanoo seals him away.
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NARUTO
Orochimaru
A figure tied to Sasuke's power who appears in the scene where Itachi uses Susanoo.
Fated Battle Between Brothers
Tenchi Bridge Reconnaissance Mission
Naruto Fights Orochimaru in Four-Tails Form
Major spoilersAt Tenchi Bridge, Naruto's Nine-Tails transformation escalates into a violent fight with Orochimaru.
BattleTurning point
The New Team 7 Reunites with Sasuke
Major spoilersNaruto, Sakura, Sai, and Yamato find Sasuke at Orochimaru's hideout.
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Chunin Exams
Orochimaru Marks Sasuke with the Curse Seal
Major spoilersIn the Forest of Death, Orochimaru attacks Team 7 and leaves Sasuke with the curse seal.
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Itachi Pursuit Mission
Sasuke Forms Hebi
Major spoilersAfter leaving Orochimaru, Sasuke gathers Suigetsu, Karin, and Jugo to pursue Itachi.
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Konoha Crush
The Third Hokage's Battle with Orochimaru Begins
Major spoilersDuring Konoha Crush, the Third Hokage fights Orochimaru and the reanimated former Hokage.
BattleTurning point
The Third Hokage Uses the Reaper Death Seal
Major spoilersThe Third Hokage uses the Reaper Death Seal at the cost of his life to stop Orochimaru.
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Sasuke Recovery Mission
Kimimaro Takes Sasuke's Container
Major spoilersJust as the recovery squad nears Sasuke, Kimimaro appears and moves the container toward Orochimaru.
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Three-Tails' Appearance
Guren and Yukimaru Move Around the Three-Tails
Light spoilersIn the Three-Tails arc, Guren and Yukimaru become central to the Three-Tails incident.
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Land of Rice Fields Investigation Mission
Naruto Searches the Land of Rice Fields for Sasuke Clues
Light spoilersNaruto's group searches the Land of Rice Fields for clues tied to Sasuke and Orochimaru.
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