: 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.
In , titled " Painful Decision " (
: 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
Back at the leaf village's temporary camp, internal conflict flares as the reality of Sasuke's execution order sinks in. : Mifune suggests Danzō Shimura (the 6th Hokage
: Realizing the burden she has placed on Naruto, Sakura agrees to tell him the news herself, intending to atone for her past mistakes. Key Episode Details Title Painful Decision ( English Air Date March 3, 2011 English Voice Cast Back at the leaf village's temporary camp, internal