Synopsis

Kabuto confronted Team Kakashi and secured Sai’s release. Yet, Sai, driven by a desire to understand the nature of familial connection through Naruto and Sasuke's relationship, turned against him. Captured, Kabuto offered only a cryptic clue regarding Sasuke’s whereabouts. Leaving a wood clone of Yamato to guard him, Team Kakashi proceeded into Orochimaru’s lair, dispersing to pursue their search for Sasuke.