Recaps

Orochimaru returned from the Land of Wind to hold Kikyo Mountain as Sunagakure reeled from its losses and the absence of Shukaku. The chapter ends as the narration turns to Iwagakure’s greater military strength and its need for attention.

• Orochimaru was assigned to hold Kikyo Mountain when the time came.
• Orochimaru withdrew from the Land of Wind and returned to Kikyo Mountain.
• Sunagakure had lost Chiyo, and One-Tail Shukaku was still awaiting resurrection.
• The narration contrasted Sunagakure’s weakened state with Iwagakure’s formidable military strength.