Quote Originally Posted by DarthEnder
The totally badass looking Rain ninja riding the lizard?
The lizard guy was Hanzo, and if you watch the preview for next episode, they mention that the missing leader of the Hidden Rain is Hanzo.

I like how they are tying all the characters back together finally. Naruto and the 4th, Akatsuki's leaders and Jiraiya, Sasuke/Itachi/Madara... I am now officially interested again in Naruto.