If you'd like to dive deeper into this part of the story, I can:
A major portion of the episode focuses on the medical status of the Sasuke Recovery Team. The high stakes of the mission are laid bare as we see the near-fatal injuries sustained by the young ninja: Naruto Episode 135
provide support, marking the beginning of the strengthened alliance between the Leaf and Sand villages. Emotional Resonance and The Promise If you'd like to dive deeper into this
: The episode ends with Jiraiya visiting Naruto and proposing a three-year training journey. This sets the timeline for the time-skip. Naruto Episode 135