Naruto Shippuden · Itachi Pursuit Mission

Sasuke reaches his third year with Orochimaru, and the Sannin finally tries to take his body. The fight moves inside Sasuke's mind, where he turns the tables and absorbs Orochimaru. Now free, Sasuke builds his own team to hunt Itachi. He pulls Suigetsu Hōzuki, who can turn into water, out of a tank in the southern hideout, recruits Karin, a chakra sensor, and wins over Jūgo, a young man with murderous rages only Sasuke can calm. The group takes the name Hebi and goes after the Akatsuki.

1. ReferenceZabuza's sword returns

   To join Sasuke's team, Suigetsu insists on retrieving the Kubikiribōchō, Zabuza's huge blade, still planted at his grave since the Land of Waves.

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2. ReferenceJūgo and Kimimaro

   Jūgo, the third recruit, only agrees to follow Sasuke once he learns Kimimaro is dead. The friend he looked up to is the one Rock Lee and Gaara fought in the Sasuke Recovery Mission.

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3. SetupHebi, a name with an expiration date

   Sasuke names the team Hebi, "snake," an obvious nod to Orochimaru. The name doesn't last to the end of the series.

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