Episode Title:
Decision
Episode Description:
Isshiki and Sasuke are both surprised by the chakra Naruto exudes in his new form, who is able to effortlessly dodge and repel Isshiki. Kurama reveals that Baryon Mode consumes their life force until it runs out and that Naruto must avoid doing or thinking anything unnecessary. Isshiki tries to crush Naruto with cubes, however, Naruto counters and send them back at Isshiki, who fires enlarged rods but Naruto avoids them and knocks Isshiki around. However, he begins to feel the drawbacks of Baryon Mode as Isshiki uses his Byakugan to see that Naruto is siphoning his life force off as well. Isshiki grabs Naruto and senses that Kawaki is connected to his chakra, so he summons him to their location and goes after him until Sasuke blinds him with a smoke bomb that blocks the Byakugan's vision. In desperation, Isshiki unleashes all his shrunken rods on the battleground and holds Naruto hostage to draw Kawaki out. Isshiki begins counting down, which reminds Kawaki of the time Jigen used to train him and comes out of hiding due to the good memories he gained since coming to Konoha.
