The episode ends with Team 10 and Kakashi cornered, realizing they are fighting a man who is essentially five elite shinobi in one body.
: To the team's horror, Kakuzu does not die. He rises and reveals his true form—removing his cloak to show four monstrous masked entities emerging from his back. Naruto Shippuden Episode 84
The story shifts to the desperate battle against the Akatsuki. Shikamaru , Chōji , and Ino are joined by Kakashi Hatake as they confront Kakuzu and Hidan. The episode ends with Team 10 and Kakashi
Kakuzu begins a relentless multi-elemental assault using his masks: rendering the attack useless.
: Chōji attempts a Spiked Human Bullet Tank , but Kakuzu uses his Earth Release: Earth Spear to harden his body, rendering the attack useless.