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By the way, the first novel in the series "Kakashi Hiden" has been completely translated into English for over a day now.

Has anyone read it yet? It basically proves that Sasuke left the village in Chapter 699 a few months after his final battle with Naruto rather than just a few days afterwards like many of us initially thought.

Quite an impatient guy to not want a freshly made Zetsu arm despite only staying for perhaps around 5% longer in Konoha, but I suppose it is more of a matter of pride to Sasuke as well as taking a somewhat more difficult path in his journey for redemption as he walks the world to atone for his sins.