Orochimaru's hideout

On the outside, Yamato, John, Naruto and Sakura meet up with Yamato's wood clone and John shadow clone, who tells them that Orochimaru's hideout is right behind a rock. Yamato and John get rid of their clones and gives the team its remnants - tracking seeds, which the team swallows. "I planted one in Sai's food and one on Sai's clothing, which is how the wood clone tracked him," Yamato tells them. Yamato then uses his Earth Release: Tunnelling Technique to create a large hole in order to sneak into the base undetected. He tells Sakura to follow him first. As Naruto prepares to jump, he muses that he has finally caught up to Sasuke.

The Konoha team reaches a dead end; Naruto suggests destroying the wall with his Rasengan but John reminds him that in doing so, he would alert Orochimaru to their presence. Yamato uses his Wood Release: Hand Tool Manipulation technique to transform his finger into a drilling tree branch, eventually shaping it into a block of wood. The process opens a hole in the wall for the trio to infiltrate through, and Yamato warns the team to limit their usage of chakra as to avoid detection.

Team Kakashi enter Sai's room, with Yamato using his Wood Release: Hand Tool Manipulation technique to make his finger into a key. Sakura returns his picture book to him, which Sai appreciates. Naruto angrily questions Sai over his betrayal of the team. As his mission was to keep his agenda a secret from Team Kakashi,

Sai declares his mission a failure, and since he cannot overpower the three of them at once, he decides to reveal his true mission to them. "In order to gain control over Konoha, Danzō had sent him to be Orochimaru's aide, conspiring with him to destroy Konoha".
"Sai is from Root, a special unit formed by Danzō that utilises specialised training in order to suppress emotions" John explains and adds "the training is similar to those used in Kirigakure".

Sakura says "I don't believe that emotions can be suppressed completely, citing that Sai's appreciation over gaining his picture book back is proof of it. She goes on to state that "his care for the book is due to the fact that is the only thing that reminds him that he has a Friend whom he shared a bond with."

Sai claims "there is no such bond", and adds "my name isn't even Sai. I have no name and my mere existence is to serve as Danzō's tool. And like I said the boy isn't my brother, he is merely a fellow boy I grew up with when I was younger".

Team Kakashi, along with Sai, had relocated on the surface outside of the base. except for John who made a clone and snecked out of the room to find Sasuke

as soon as no one was around John focused his chakra on finding Sasuke. it took a few minutes for John to find Sasuke chakra presence. once he had it John used The Flying Thunder God Technique to jump to where Sasuke was.

Sasuke was in a small room laying down on a bed faceing a wall "I see you have gotten stronger and have learned some new Jutsu Cousin" Sasuke said still looking at the wall

John walked over to a table that was in the room against a wall and sat down on it "i can tell by just looking at you that you have gotten strong" he said.

" so did you come here to try and take me back to the village John" Sasuke asked.

"nope i know you. And once you put your mind to something there is no stoping you. and i know you have a plan to stop Orochimaru from taking over your body and it has to do with the Sharingan" John said as himself and Sasuke fell someone is approching. the door to the room opens with sasuke acting like no one is there

three ink snakes enter the room and John knowes it's Sai right away. However, "i have been sent by Danzō to kill you Sasuke, but I'm now here to protect the bond you share with Naruto and John. and bring him back to Konoha." Sai Explains. Sai decides to restrain him with his snakes. Sasuke breaks free, and causes an explosion that destroys a portion of the base. and causing John to lose his Clone he sent out. Yamato senses Sai's chakra and the trio set off, running down hallways until they see light at the end. Sakura spots Sai and runs down the hallway, exiting through the make shift hole. She yanks Sai and prepares to assault him for his true mission until Sasuke calls out her name, freezing her in her place. Recognising the voice, she looks up to see Sasuke. Naruto, who hears Sasuke's voice, also coming running out. Sasuke is surprised to see Naruto and asks whether Kakashi had also tagged along.

Yamato tells him that he is replacing Kakashi as the leader of Team Kakashi and that they are here to escort him back to Konoha. Sasuke scoffs at the mention of "Team Kakashi" and realises that Sai is his replacement, calling him weak. Sai pulls out his sword, prompting Sakura to attempt to stop him, but Sai tells them that while his true mission was to kill Sasuke, he is done following orders and will now begin to think for himself, thanks to Naruto. On top of that, while he himself does not understand their bond, he acknowledges that Naruto and Sakura would do anything to preserve that bond and that Sasuke should be able to understand it. Sasuke tells him that he did understand and acknowledge the bond, hence why he severed it. He recalls losing to Itachi when he was attempting to protect Naruto, and tells them that "the only bonds i have are with my brother Itachi, and that it is a bond of hatred. and my bond with John who knows my pain and has been by my side even if i'm wrong"

Sakura now notices that John isn't with them " where is John what has Orochimaru done with him" Sakura asks. but gets no answer from Sasuke as he uses his immensely fast speed to appear in front of Naruto on the ground. He asks Naruto whether it his still his dream to be Hokage, and tells him that his years spend chasing after him would have been better spent had he trained instead. Naruto muses that he cannot be Hokage if he could not even manage to save his friend. Pulling out his sword, Sasuke tells Naruto that while he spared his life last time, he has no qualms about killing him as they no longer share a bond. He attempts to stab Naruto in the back, but the attack is blocked by Sai. Sasuke praises Sai's block but emits Chidori as a current out of his body, repelling both Naruto and Sai and knocking them out.

Sakura, remembering her vow not to be weak. attempts to use her Chakra Enhanced Strength to strike Sasuke. Sasuke's Sharingan eyes predicts her movements, and he channels his Chidori into his sword, preparing to attack. Yamato attempts to block the attack with his kunai, but the sword goes through the kunai and Sasuke, criticising Yamato's block, stabs him. Naruto regains consciousness and begins to fall under the influence of the Nine-Tailed Fox's chakra, while the First Hokage's Necklace lies on the ground. The fox attempts to communicate with Naruto from within, telling Naruto to remove the seal and use all of its power. Naruto attempts to dismiss the fox, but the fox claims that Naruto has always used his power in his time of need and that without it, he would be weak. Before Naruto can do anything, Sasuke and John appear, much to his and the fox's surprise. Sasuke realises that the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox is the source of Naruto's true power and is surprised that Naruto had the spirit inside of him. The demon fox is impressed that Sasuke and John are able to see him inside of Naruto via their Sharingans and remarks that there physical appearance along with his kekkei genkai being much advanced than his years would belie makes them a spitting image of Madara Uchiha from the elder days. Sasuke manages to burst the demon fox's chakra, telling the fox that he does not recognise the name nor does he care. Both the fox and Naruto are astonished that Sasuke was able to suppress the tailed beast's chakra, but before subsiding, he warns Sasuke not to kill Naruto.

In the real world, Naruto awakens back in his normal state as Sasuke looks at him. Yamato uses his Wood Release to force Sasuke's Chidori-enhanced katana out of his torso and attempts to trap him using his Wood Release: Wood Locking Wall technique to form a wooden dome around Sasuke. Sasuke, however, breaks out of the dome, and Team Kakashi is left marvelling at Sasuke's vastly improved skills and strength.

right as John was about to join in Orochimaru interrupted the battle and left with Kabuto and Sasuke.

You used the Thunder God Technique to Get back to Konoha as you were unable to properly treat Yamato in his current State after Sasuke Stabbed him in the Chest with his special Sword.

the team heads back to Konoha, where they report to Tsunade. When Naruto tells her that his determination to save Sasuke is non-wavering, Tsunade tells the trio to return home and stay there until she assigns them a new mission.