Watch the intense moment Hiruzen Sarutobi prepares his final stand against Orochimaru's forbidden techniques:
Regretting his past failure to stop Orochimaru, Hiruzen prepares the Dead Demon Consuming Seal , a forbidden technique developed by the Fourth Hokage that requires the user’s life as a sacrifice. Naruto Episode 72
Orochimaru reveals the true purpose of his research: Immortality . He peels away his face to show the stolen body of a girl, explaining his Living Corpse Reincarnation technique. He openly admits his goal is to take Sasuke’s body next. Watch the intense moment Hiruzen Sarutobi prepares his
This episode is a pivotal moment in the Konoha Crush Arc , focusing on the high-stakes battle between the Third Hokage and Orochimaru. He openly admits his goal is to take Sasuke’s body next
Sasuke finally catches up to Gaara, but Temari stalls him to allow Kankurō and a wounded Gaara to escape. Meanwhile, in the village, the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, continues his desperate struggle against his former student, Orochimaru.
This episode features a significant flashback of Team Minato (Minato, Kakashi, Rin, and Obito).
Since there are multiple series in the Naruto franchise, this report covers both and Naruto Shippūden Episode 72 , as they mark critical turning points in their respective arcs.