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Naruto: ShippūdenEpisode 444
Leaving the Village
knocks Izumo and Kotetsu out on his way out of Konoha. He is intercepted by , who asks what he is doing. Sasuke thanks him for his training, but explains he is unsatisfied with his progress, revealing he is going to train with , and incapacitates Kakashi with genjutsu. Upon waking up, Kakashi relays the information to , , and , herself informing the others about 's intel regarding Orochimaru's imminent need for a new vessel. overhears their conversation.
Minato wants to handle the situation internally as discreetly as possible, to avoid worsening the already delicate situation with the Uchiha, and orders a lockdown. The Konoha 11 meet up at the Academy at night, where Sakura and inform the others about Sasuke's departure. and Shikamaru sneak out of the village through a tunnel created by , and Naruto promises Sakura to bring Sasuke back. notices someone else sneaking out as well. informs Minato that Naruto and Shikamaru have escaped the lockdown. Naruto and Shikamaru are attacked by Root Anbu members , , Hayate Gekkō, and Yūgao Uzuki. They are sent by Danzō to ensure no one interferes with Sasuke reaching Orochimaru. Team intercepts the attack. As the fight goes on, Shikamaru realises these are not regular Anbu. Sasuke continues on his way to Orochimaru.