Directed by Hayato Date and Ken'ichi Nishida ; written by Katsuhiko Chiba .

As the fight nears its end, believes he has the upper hand, unaware that Sasuke has trapped him in a subtle Genjutsu .

Faced with an elite Cloud Ninja squad, Tobirama Senju (the Second Hokage) asks for a volunteer to act as a decoy.

The episode is primarily remembered for its dual focus on the conclusion of their life-or-death battle and a deep dive into . Plot Summary: The End of the Battle

Danzo miscalculates the number of active Sharingan eyes on his arm, believing his Izanagi (a jutsu that turns reality into a dream to avoid death) is still active.