
Chapter 310 closes out a failed pursuit of Sasuke on a hopeful note, as Sai lifts his grieving teammates, defies Danzō's orders to spare Sasuke, and chooses friendship over his solitary art.
Naruto and Sakura break down over yet another failed attempt to bring Sasuke home. Sai lifts their spirits, reminding them that Orochimaru cannot claim Sasuke's body just yet, so there is still time, and he pledges to lend his help going forward. The group makes its way back to Konoha. Reporting to Danzō, Sai admits he did not carry out the order to kill Sasuke and instead asks to stay on with Team 7. Danzō consents but cautions him against forming bonds with others. Afterward Sai settles in to begin a new painting, only to set it aside so he can spend the time with the friends he has found.
Sai consoles Naruto and Sakura after the mission fails and vows to assist them. He reports to Danzō, admits he disobeyed the order to kill Sasuke, and requests to remain with Team 7. Danzō agrees while warning him not to grow attached. Sai abandons a new painting to spend time with his friends.

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This chapter closes out a failed pursuit of Sasuke on a hopeful note, as Sai lifts his grieving teammates, defies Danzo's orders to spare Sasuke, and chooses friendship over his solitary art.
Sai reminds Naruto and Sakura that Orochimaru cannot claim Sasuke's body just yet, so there is still time to bring him home, and he pledges to lend his help going forward.
Sai admits he did not carry out the order to kill Sasuke and instead asks to stay on with Team 7.
Danzo consents to let Sai remain with Team 7 but cautions him against forming bonds with others.
Sai sets aside a new painting he had started so he can spend the time with the friends he has found instead.
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