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He started doubting whether or not Konoha's destruction was really what he wanted. He was torn between wanting to honor Itachi's sacrifice or taking revenge against those that made him do it. More than likely, Orochimaru had something to do with him showing restraint because he was about to get all the answers he was looking for.