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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).

Danzo miscalculates the number of active Sharingan eyes on his arm, believing his Izanagi (a jutsu that turns reality into a dream to avoid death) is still active. 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. A significant portion of the episode is dedicated

In reality, the eyes have already closed. Sasuke lands a fatal blow with a lightning-infused blade, also piercing through his own comrade Karin , whom Danzo had taken hostage. Tobirama ultimately chooses himself as the decoy, appointing

In his final moments, Danzo attempts to take both and Madara (Obito) with him by activating the Reverse Four Symbols Sealing technique, which turns his body into a massive sealing sphere. However, both enemies manage to escape the blast radius, leaving Danzo to die alone, reflecting on his failure to ever become Hokage. Episode Details Original Air Date: May 12, 2011.

As the fight nears its end, believes he has the upper hand, unaware that Sasuke has trapped him in a subtle Genjutsu .

Directed by Hayato Date and Ken'ichi Nishida ; written by Katsuhiko Chiba .