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This episode is a pivotal part of the "Kaguya Ōtsutsuki Strikes" arc, serving as a flashback that explores the origin of the Sage of Six Paths and his brother.

: The episode clarifies that the first Infinite Tsukuyomi was used by Kaguya to create a "harvest" for the Divine Tree. Watch GR Naruto Shippuden 461]

: Realizing their mother must be stopped to save the land's natural energy, Hagoromo begins training with Gamamaru to master Sage Power . Meanwhile, Kaguya returns to the village and confronts Hamura about Hagoromo's whereabouts, sensing their brewing rebellion. Key Takeaways for Fans This episode is a pivotal part of the

: Among the victims, Hagoromo finds Haori, a girl he cared for, dead. The grief and shock of this loss trigger a physical transformation in Hagoromo , causing him to awaken the Sharingan . Meanwhile, Kaguya returns to the village and confronts

: Suspicious of their mother Kaguya's rituals, Hagoromo and Hamura travel to the Peak of Demise. There, they discover the horrific truth: the roots of the God Tree are encased with countless humans being drained of their energy.

: We see the earliest instance of a human ( Hagoromo ) learning to balance natural energy, a skill that eventually defines the power of the Sage of Six Paths.