'Naruto Shippuden' spoilers: Will Chino and Sasuke finally face each other?

Sasuke's arc is about to conclude in the upcoming episode of "Naruto Shippuden" in early January.

The anime series ended in a big cliffhanger toward the final minutes of episode 487, when the highly anticipated battle between Sasuke and Chino did not push through.

While some believe that the fight will finally transpire in the upcoming episode, other fans claim that Chino could be having second thoughts about fighting Sasuke.

According to OppTrends, Chino will be contemplating about the reason why Sasuke will opt to protect Konoha even if the village caused him to lose his entire clan under the hands of his own brother Itachi. But based on the trailer, Sasuke will argue that he has a friend who also believes that the world could still be a better place even if it is filled with a lot of negativity.

According to the English caption of the trailer, Sasuke revealed that he shares the same views of his friend. "He also hopes the whole world will become like that too," he stated.

Sasuke was obviously referring to Naruto, who has been very patient despite the bad things that were happening all over the world. He reportedly inspired Sasuke to get out of the dark path.

The episode titled "Sasuke's Story: Sunrise, Part 5: The Last One" is expected to be released on Thursday, Jan. 5. It will be a week after the holiday break.

The end of Sasuke's arc will pave the way for a new storyline that will feature the adventures of his daughter Sarada.

Meanwhile, Comic Book revealed that McFarlane Toys came up with a new line of high-end "Naruto Shippuden" action figures. According to the product description, "This figure stands 7 inches tall and comes equipped with two Kunai Knives. Naruto is sculpted in his iconic outfit from the Naruto Shippuden television show. Stylized display base included."

The "Naruto Shippuden" action figure can be purchased for $20.