"Guardian of the Iron Wall"
"Teppeki no bannin" (鉄壁の番人)
The second member of Sasuke's team is revealed to be a woman named Karin. After Sasuke and Suigetsu arrive at the Southern Hideout, Sasuke requests that Karin comes with them. Despite her hesitations and quarrels with Suigetsu, Karin ultimately accepts after remembering her very first encounter with Sasuke. Sasuke orders Suigetsu to release the prisoners, and after that, they set off to recruit the final member of the team - Jugo.
Watch Naruto Shippuuden Episode 116.
"Zabuza's Blade"
"Zabuza no daitō" (再不斬の大刀)
Sasuke frees Suigetsu from his hydro capsule, and offers to join up with him in his quest. Suigetsu responds that he would gladly do it, on condition that he helps him find Zabuza's Blade. Later on, in Zabuza's grave they find that his blade isn't there, but learn that it is in possession of a man named Tenzen Daikoku. They head out, and Suigetsu gets the blade without much effort. As promised Suigetsu joins up with Sasuke, and goes with him to pick up the second member.
"Eye of the Hawk"
"Taka no hitomi" (鷹の瞳)
Orochimaru reminisces about the memories of his past, how he became interested in reanimation and the Sharingan. Orochimaru begins the ritual to take over Sasuke's body. Later on, Kabuto arrives to see Sasuke standing over Orochimaru's snake corpse, and from the Sharingan, he finds out what happened: Orochimaru had failed in possessing Sasuke's body, as Sasuke manages to reverse Orochimaru's Jutsu and absorbs Orochimaru into his body. Elsewhere, Tsunade, Jiraya, Naruto and Itachi all stare at a flaming,bloody-red sunset.
"The Serpent's Pupil"
"Daija no dōkō" (大蛇の瞳孔)
The time for the Reanimation jutsu is coming close and Orochimaru's body is reaching its limit. Kabuto and Orochimaru discuss about Sasuke's growth during the Chunin Exams. After practicing his ninja techniques, Sasuke makes an unexpected attack on Orochimaru, having nothing else to learn from him. Orochimaru reveals his true form, a giant white snake and makes his attempt to take Sasuke's body. Sasuke uses his Cursed Seal to counter it. Meanwhile, Tsunade discovers the Three-Tails is taken by Akatsuki.
"A Place to Return To"
"Kaerubeki basho" (帰るべき場所)
Gozu rescues Guren, and Yukimaru, who has lost his ability to control the Three-Tails, leaves with Guren. Tsunade orders the teams to return to the village to regroup because of their wounds and because Orochimaru is no longer able to control the beast, and sends ANBU to keep watch of the lake. Tobi and Deidara return to the lake, and after Deidara kills the ANBU members, the two Akatsuki members lure out the Three Tails and easily capture it.
Naruto Shippuuden Air Dates :
Naruto Shippuuden Episode 107 : Sworn Enemies Fighting Together : April 30, 2009Naruto Shippuuden Episode 108 : Camellia Guidepost : May 7, 2009Naruto Shippuuden Episode 109 : Counterattack of the Curse Mark : May 14, 2009Naruto Shippuuden Episode 110 : Memory of Guilt : May 21, 2009Naruto Shippuuden Episode 111 : The Broken Promise : May 28, 2009Naruto Shippuuden Episode 112 : The Place to Return To : June 4, 2009Naruto Shippuuden Episode 113 : The Serpent’s Pupil : June 11, 2009Naruto Shippuuden Episode 114 : Eye of the Hawk : June 18, 2009Naruto Shippuuden Episode 115 : Zabuza’s Sword : June 25, 2009Naruto Shippuuden Episode 116 : Keeper of the Iron Prison : July 2, 2009Naruto Shippuuden Episode 117 : Jugo of the North Hideout : July 9, 2009Naruto Shippuuden Episode 118 : Formation ! : July 23, 2009Naruto Shippuuden Episode 119 : Kakashi Chronicles ~ Boys' Life on the Battlefield ~ Part 1 : July 30, 2009Naruto Shippuuden Episode 120 : Kakashi Chronicles ~ Boys' Life on the Battlefield ~ Part 2 : July 30, 2009Naruto Shippuuden Episode 121 : Assemble : August 6, 2009Naruto Shippuuden Episode 122 : The Hunt : August 13, 2009Naruto Shippuuden Episode 123 : Clash! : August 20, 2009