: August 14, 2008 (Japan); August 25, 2010 (US).
: Kabuto ambushes the team while they are questioning Sai . Naruto attempts to attack with a Rasengan , but Kabuto skillfully avoids and dispels it using his Chakra Scalpels. Naruto Shippuden Episode 49
: Despite Kabuto’s belief that he has the upper hand, he eventually frees Sai , trusting in Sai’s deep-cover mission for Danzo’s "Root" organization. Production Details : August 14, 2008 (Japan); August 25, 2010 (US)