Ep 39. The Tenchi Bridge

As Naruto and his team continue their pursuit of Sasuke, they arrive at the Tenchi Bridge where they come face to face with some dangerous enemies. After encountering Yamato, a new member of their team, they learn that Orochimaru has placed a curse on Sasuke's body in order to gain control over him. Naruto and his friends must now do everything in their power to stop Orochimaru and save Sasuke from his grasp.

As they approach the bridge, Naruto, Sakura, and Sai encounter a group of mysterious ninja who are fiercely protective of the bridge. After a tense battle, the team learns that the ninja are actually from the Hidden Leaf Village and were sent to protect the bridge from Orochimaru's minions. The ninja reveal that Orochimaru plans to meet with a man named Sasori, a member of the organization called Akatsuki. The group agrees to work together to stop Orochimaru and retrieve Sasuke.

Meanwhile, Orochimaru prepares for his meeting with Sasori, who will be bringing with him a powerful new weapon. Orochimaru has a secret plan, however, and intends to use Sasuke as a pawn in his scheme. He plans to use the cursed seal on Sasuke's body to force him to cooperate.

As Naruto and his team move closer to Orochimaru's hideout, they encounter Kabuto, one of Orochimaru's most trusted allies. Kabuto reveals that Orochimaru's plan is to use the Tenchi Bridge as a distraction while he puts his larger plan into motion. Naruto and his friends realize that they must act quickly if they want to save Sasuke and stop Orochimaru's plan before it's too late.

The episode ends on a cliffhanger, with Naruto and his team poised to enter Orochimaru's hideout and confront him once and for all. The tension is high as the team prepares to face off against Orochimaru and his dangerous minions. Will they be able to save Sasuke and stop Orochimaru's plan before it's too late? Only time will tell.