Rift (episode)

is episode 259 of the Naruto: Shippūden anime.

Summary
Sasuke questioned himself of how strong he was. He remembered how Gaara insulted him; how weak he was and his lack of hatred. He is too envied with Naruto, for Naruto is increasing in power than him. At some point, he received a message saying that he has came to village and he was after the Naruto. At the inn, he found Itachi, his partner and Naruto (but doesn't know what the two where doing there). Itachi begins the greetings to his little brother. Sasuke says that he will kill Itachi, and Kisame notices that his Sharingan, asking Itachi who he was. Itachi simply answer that he is his little brother. Naruto shocks about this and reminds of Sasuke's ideal man he wants to kill. This enraged Sasuke more to kill Itachi, but it fails when Itachi easily dodged his attack. Kisame was ready to cut Naruto's arm, but is interrupt by Jiraiya. At the Konoha Hospital, Sasuke remembers what Itachi said to him. Sakura offers him an apple, but he throws it away. He challenges Naruto, to which Naruto happily accepts.