Naruto Shippuden Episode 53 & 54

Naruto Shippuden Episode 53: Title

Orochimaru and Kabuto convince Sasuke to withdraw with them, saying that Konoha might be useful to him if they keep killing Akatsuki members. Naruto begins to cry over his failure to return Sasuke to the village, but Sakura says that they will bring him back together. Naruto’s team reports to Tsunade about the results of the mission, and Tsunade is greatly angered over Danzo’s scheme, particularly his leaking classified information to further it. Sai asks Danzo to allow him to remain with Team Kakashi, and Danzo reluctantly agrees. Sai goes on a mission with his team, having come to see them as his friends.



Naruto Shippuden Episode 54: Nightmare

Naruto’s been having nightmares about a mysterious person releasing the Nine-Tail’s power. After remembering their recent encounter with Sasuke, Naruto realizes that he must get stronger. Sai studies the art of friendship in the library and was joined by Sakura. Sai learned that he should give friends nicknames for a better relationship. Later Kakashi lets Naruto know that he has special training for him that will make him stronger quickly. They were cut off by Team 10, who have also come to visit. Sai goes out to eat with them and nicknames Ino gorgeous (which to him is a friendly insult because he doesn’t understand how nicknames work), making Sakura jealous. Two unnamed shinobi make their way through the ruins of an ancient temple. They break open a sarcophagus looking for someone or something but did not find it.