Naruto Shippuuden (dub) Episode 201 -

The meeting of the Five Kage in the Land of Iron becomes tense as the neutral mediator, Mifune, proposes forming an to counter the Akatsuki.

: Sai confronts Sakura Haruno about the "curse" of the promise Naruto Uzumaki made to her. He argues that Naruto’s love for her and his desperate need to bring Sasuke back are causing him immense, hidden pain. Naruto Shippuuden (Dub) Episode 201

: Shikamaru Nara informs Sakura that the "Konoha 11" have collectively decided to eliminate Sasuke themselves to prevent a war between the Leaf and Cloud villages. The meeting of the Five Kage in the

: Mifune suggests Danzō Shimura (the 6th Hokage Candidate) to lead the alliance, citing the other Kage's flaws: the Raikage is too emotional, Gaara is too young, the Tsuchikage has ties to Akatsuki, and the Mizukage's village is rumored to be the Akatsuki's birthplace. : Shikamaru Nara informs Sakura that the "Konoha

Back at the leaf village's temporary camp, internal conflict flares as the reality of Sasuke's execution order sinks in.