: After arriving at the hideout, Sasame is sent back for her safety while Jiraiya summons Gamakichi to lead the investigation. The group encounters three branching tunnels and decides to split up to cover more ground. The Three Paths :
: As Sakura continues alone, she enters a large hall where she is confronted by Kabuto Yakushi. He taunts her for being a burden to her teammates before Orochimaru himself appears, paralyzing her with fear. Character Highlights 139 : Terror! Orochimaru's Mansion
: Continues his role as Orochimaru's loyal and manipulative subordinate, using psychological tactics to discourage Sakura . : After arriving at the hideout, Sasame is
: He takes the right tunnel and is lured into a trap by a woman playing a zither (a musical instrument) who attempts to seduce and assassinate him using specialized weaponized hair. He taunts her for being a burden to
: This episode emphasizes her determination to find Sasuke but also highlights her persistent fear of Orochimaru’s overwhelming presence.
: Moving down the middle, Naruto triggers a series of lethal traps. He eventually becomes trapped in a flooded pit beneath a heavy stone block, leaving Sakura to face the dangers ahead alone.