what if sasuke got assassinated

[SatanicGod]

Totsuka Blade would be knocking on his front door, or KN4, either one.



Given that most of the problems that lead to Naruto's power ups were not caused by Sasuke, Yes.



He'd still be lurking, only with a different body. He would be the mastermind behind the Edo's of SW4



Itachi would eventually leave, and Deidara would be paired with another member of the Akatsuki.



Considering the plan Tsukyomi is still in the midst, I don't doubt it.


:sdo:

Actually, he tamed Kyubi for the sole purpose of fighting Sasuke.
He made Rasenshuriken because Sasuke was so much stronger than him, that he no diffed Naruto and his squad when they met again after the time skip.
Not only would Itachi leave Akatsuki, he would be going on a rampage and end up finally revealing his true power, and use PS to Totsuka blitz Danzo, Sai, and anyone else in his path.