It seems like Rin Nohara must wait a little bit longer before she and Obito Uchiha reunites. Early "Naruto Shippuden" episode 473 spoilers suggest that the latter will teleport into the core dimension in an effort to help Kakashi Hatake.

'Naruto Shippuden' Episode 472 Recap

The 472nd episode of "Naruto Shippuden," which aired on Aug. 18, Thursday, saw Obito sacrificing himself to save Naruto and Kakashi's lives. According to Naruto Pedia, the 23-minute long episode, dubbed "You Better...," started with the disintegrating Obito bestowing his last words to Kakashi and Naruto, advising the latter to become a Hokage.

Inspired by Obito's last words, Naruto flew up to Kaguya at an extreme speed, separating her left arm with his own chakra arm. The episode ended with Obito reunited with Rin in the Pure Land.

'Naruto Shippuden' Episode 473 Spoilers

Early "Naruto Shippuden" episode 473 spoilers are now out in Manga Reader. It is said that the next episode will begin with Obito requestion Rin to wait a little bit longer, noting that he needed to help Kakashi in the ongoing battle.

Promising Rin to come back, Obito utilizes Kamui and has his soul come back to the core dimension. He possesses Kakashi, instilling him briefly with the power of his Mangekyo Sharingan. Inside Kakashi's consciousness, Obito will reportedly inform him to become the Sixth Hokage.

It is strongly predicted that the resulting Susanoo will provide backup Naruto and Sasuke, giving them the opening they need to finally defeat Kaguya. To everyone's shock, Kakashi then pronounced to Obito, who's inside his psyche, that he will secure their comrades and the world.

With all scores settled, Obito apologises to Kakashi one final time for everything and the two completely reconciled with the former now free to join Rin in the afterlife.

"Naruto Shippuden" episode 473, dubbed "The Sharingan Revived," is scheduled to air on Aug. 25.