Sasuke receives a letter from Naruto (conveying Sakura’s feelings), which finally encourages him to start heading back toward Konoha. Arc Timeline
Sasuke counters her techniques with his Sharingan and lightning-style jutsu. Rather than killing her, he uses "Talk-no-Jutsu" to explain how Naruto’s friendship helped him overcome his own past of hatred. NarutoShippuden_Ep_488_SUB_ITA.mp4
If you are watching the series in order, this episode serves as a bridge between the post-war period and the final wedding arc: Sasuke Shinden (This Episode) Episodes 489–493: Shikamaru Hiden Sasuke receives a letter from Naruto (conveying Sakura’s
It concludes the five-episode arc (Episodes 484–488) following Sasuke Uchiha’s journey of atonement after the Fourth Shinobi World War. Story Summary NarutoShippuden_Ep_488_SUB_ITA.mp4