Board Thread:Episode Discussions/@comment-3261234-20151217140721/@comment-26567684-20151217153637

Ravenlot 27 wrote: Also I wonder if Sasuke meant either Naruto or Itachi as one who he wants to beat in the end of the episode. I think authors remembered Sasuke's words in the chapter 698 about Naruto always being a step ahead like Itachi was. Now the story is getting interesting, with the rivalry of Naruto and Sasuke being almost like the real storyline. I think Sasuke wants to beat both Naruto and Itachi; Naruto for getting stronger while being trained by his father and Itachi for always being their father's favorite and being a prodigy who could never fail in anything. At least, Sasuke isn't a maniac seeking to kill those around him and destroy the village. All that's left to expect is Orochimaru trying to take his body.