Naruto Manga Summary

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Part One
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27

Part Two
28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 |
53 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 60 |

Series Manga Guide

Volume 1	Volume 2	Volume 3	Volume 4
Volume 5	Volume 6	Volume 7	Volume 8
Volume 9	Volume 10	Volume 11	Volume 12
Volume 13	Volume 14	Volume 15	Volume 16
Volume 17	Volume 18	Volume 19	Volume 20
Volume 21	Volume 22	Volume 23	Volume 24
Volume 25	Volume 26	Volume 27	Volume 28
Volume 29	Volume 30	Volume 31	Volume 32
Volume 33	Volume 34	Volume 35	Volume 36
Volume 37	Volume 38	Volume 39	Volume 40
Volume 41	Volume 42	Volume 43	Volume 44
Volume 45	Volume 46	Volume 47	Volume 48
Volume 49	Volume 50	Volume 51	Volume 52
Volume 53	Volume 54	Volume 55
Other Manga Guide
Movie 1 #A	Movie 1 #B	OAV #2 Manga	Movie 2 #A
Movie 2 #B	Movie 3	Movie 4	Movie 5

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Manga Summaries

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Volume Fifty-Five Manga Summary
Naruto: VOLUME 55 Title: NA
	Chapter 515: "The Great War, Outbreak!" - Aoba expresses disbelief at the Tsuchikage's ridiculous power as the giant turtle flies through the sky. Holding it aloft as he flies to keep it from Manda’s view, Tsuchikage curses the strain it puts on his back. Inside, Naruto expresses confusion at the world righting itself once again and asks if they should find the absent Yamato. Aoba tells him not to worry and Naruto states that he needs to return to Konoha to await Sasuke. At Akatsuki's base, a bandaged Sasuke asks if its time but Zetsu states no and tells him to be patient. Outside the base, Aburame and Hyuuga clan members use their abilities to spy on the base after following Kabuto. Back at the turtle, Bee begins to lead Naruto through training his Bijuu chakra to manipulate objects. He quickly slices through rock and then stacks it using his tentacles. Naruto is impressed and creates a hand of Kyuubi chakra to grasp a stone. It easily shatters and Bee offers a rap to use a lighter touch. Naruto tries again, gingerly lifting the stone into place. The turtle shakes as Tsuchikage lifts it down into place. He curses his back and the Mizukage asks him the present status. He reveals the Jinchuuriki are safe but that Yamato was taken. At the Akatsuki base, Kabuto offers that he would like Yamato left alive so he could use him. Madara states he could find out what the Leaf know using the Rinnegan, but it would kill Yamato in the process. Madara looks to the bound Yamato, surmising Kabuto developed a poison to neutralize the Mokuton powers. Kabuto tells him not to worry; he wouldn't use it against Zetsu. Madara silently curses Orochimaru, wondering just how much he really knew. Yamato winces and apologizes to everyone for being captured. Kabuto then states with his truth serum and Madara's Sharingan, they can get what they want from Yamato. At Kumo, a messenger bird arrives detailing the planned invasion path for the Akatsuki army. Evacuation orders are given for the villages in the path and the Kage discuss forming five counter divisions to hit Akatsuki first. Gaara hands Tsuchikage a new forehead protector marked "Shinobi" to show their joint alliance. Mifune says the Samurai will fight at their side and says it's time to begin. Some time later Kankurou greets his squad as the new captain of the Ambush division. Sai asks what kind of nickname he would like and Omoi wonders if they'll be okay with such a young captain. Elsewhere Shizune greets her medical squad and warns them that TonTon is not food. Inoichi meets with his intel squad and tells Aoba he heard he had it rough. Aoba says yes and Tenga offers excitement at meeting Inoichi. Captain of the sensor squad Ao offers words of encouragement to Shii who is experiencing his first war. Standing above the five shinobi armies, Kakashi tells Gaara that he should offer some words as their Commander General. The mid-range Division 1 looks on, with TenTen questioning Chouza as to what kind of general the sluggish looking Darui is. In the close range Division 2, Hinata expresses worry and Karui says the war will be easy. Neji looks on and Kurotsuchi expresses dissatisfaction at working under her father. Kitsuchi watches on, thinking he and his daughter can turn the tide in their favor. In the close-mid range Division 3 under Kakashi, a worried Lee and Sakura look over the unconscious Guy. In the long range Division 4, Chouji quickly eats while he can and Temari warns Shikamaru to be prepared. Since her brother is both general of their division and Commander General over them all, Shikamaru will be expected to act as proxy general for Gaara in their division. In the special-ops Division 5 under Mifune, Kiba expresses hope that he can use his war success to become Hokage. Hana chides his foolishness and Shino states they need to not draw attention to themselves. An amused Ino offers that Shino won't have a problem with that. Inside Akatsuki's base, Kabuto lays out their forces. First up are the resurrected Akatsuki, then the previous Jinchuuriki hosts and the previous Kage consisting of Sandaime Raikage, Yondaime Kazekage and others. Finally are other skilled ninja, which includes Zabuza, Haku, Kimimaro, Chiyo, Hanzou, Asuma, Dan, Hizashi and others. Inside the Gedou flower stem, Yamato remains imprisoned alongside the Hashirama clone. The Zetsu stand ready as Madara orders the army to move out. The march to the start of the Fourth Great Ninja War has begun...
	Chapter 516: "Gaara's Speech" - As the resurrected ninja move out, ninja from Leaf spy their movements. Anko orders them to leave as she remains behind to keep an eye on Akatsuki. As the resurrected journey, Haku states that his mind is clear but he can't control his body. A Rock ninja reveals they were revived with Edo Tensei, which Zabuza calls bad news, as he would never willingly fight in such a fashion. At the base, Madara directs Sasori, Deidara, a Root member and Chuukichi from Mist to act as an ambush and distraction squad. Chuukichi recognizes the Akatsuki and attempts to fight back, but Kabuto reasserts control to stop him. Sasori offers that Akatsuki has gone to hell since he died. Deidara calls him arrogant and the two exchange verbal barbs. Kabuto explains that for now he's just controlling the movement of the resurrected and when the fighting starts, he'll turn them into mindless killing machines. In the forest beyond, Asuma asks if the Leaf beside him is Dan. Dan says yes, offering recognition of how they were returned. Hizashi asks why this happened and Asuma says he has a bad feeling about it. At the base, Madara states he'll leave original Zetsu in the base to watch over Sasuke and protect him from Kabuto. Kabuto laughs and Madara states the Zetsu army will move underground. Kabuto says they just have one thing to handle. As Anko's team flees, she herself quickly turns and unleashes snakes to defend against Kabuto's own snake attack. In the sky above, Chuukichi and Deidara locate the Leaf spies. Down below one of the Leaf team remains behind to stall their pursuers. At the shinobi army, ninja from Sand and Rock begin to trade insults about Gaara's abilities and the lack of trust they have in their new compatriots. Hinata asks if this plan can really work as the Rock and Sand ninja begin to throw punches. A burst of sand quickly explodes between the men to separate them. Up above, Gaara watches on and begins his speech. He states that the ninja world has come to war three times, and he was a Jinchuuriki born from that strife. He hated the world and wanted to destroy it like Akatsuki does today. But one man changed him, an enemy who wept for him and called him friend. A fellow Jinchuuriki saved him because they shared the same pain. And in their new army there are no enemies among them, all have suffered at Akatsuki's hands, they're are all shinobi. And if anyone holds a grudge against Sand, they can take his head after the war is over. If Akatsuki takes his friend, the world is over. Yelling out the plea, Gaara states he wants to protect his friend and protect the world, but he can't do it himself, he needs their aid! The gathered troops cheer and say they're with him. Temari smiles at her brother's conviction and Gaara orders them to move out. Inside the turtle, Naruto finally masters stacking the blocks with his chakra arm. Bee raps that there's one part left and not to give up even if he feels helpless. In the countryside, the joint shinobi army divisions move out. In the air Kankurou’s squad flies on ink birds, elsewhere Ao's sensor squad begin preparations with their sensor sphere. At Kumo, Raikage declares they will win this war and Tsuchikage and Tsunade offer their agreement...
	Chapter 517: "Omoi's 'War'!!" - As Omoi flies on his ink bird, he begins to run through worse case scenarios in the war ahead. Kankurou tells him to pay attention, so Omoi gathers himself asks the other man if he's worried. Kankurou offers that it'll depend on how well they execute their plans, so he should focus on how to protect his friends and family by making it a success. In Hot Springs and Frost, preparations are made to evacuate due to their location in the conflict ahead. Elsewhere Anko's team has become separated. Muta Aburame makes preparations for his bugs to carry his recon info scroll back to the army. As Deidara drops bombs on the hidden ninja below, Chuukichi reveals he's having trouble finding them due to the Aburame bugs disrupting his sensor jutsu. Back at Kankurou's team, he tells each member their jobs: Omoi plants explosives, Sai runs recon in the air, Ittan makes Doton trenches, Tango sets up a chakra antenna, Saji and Hoheto on sensor duty and Kiri helping plan. Saji boasts that they'll be okay with his scanning. Hoheto warns him not to let down his guard. Kankurou explains Edo Tensei and how the resurrected can only be stopped by removing their soul or immobilizing them. They must capture Kabuto and use Genjutsu to make him end the technique. Elsewhere Kabuto holds a defeated Anko in his snakes, while Gaara and Darui's armies split off to search for Akatsuki. At Kankurou's position, his team remains encamped in their trenches having set up their traps. Saji reports being sensor jammed as Muta emerges from the shadows. Saji rushes to his aid and Kankurou yells for him to stop. Hoheto scans the injured Aburame from a distance as Muta pleads for Saji to flee. Hoheto reveals there's something in his gourd as Muta quickly grabs and restrains Saji. Kankurou recognizes the unique movement as Sasori manipulates Muta using his puppet strings. Sasori quickly sends Muta and the restrained Saji towards his companions as Deidara makes ready to explode the clay in the gourd. Ittan quickly uses a Doton as the clay detonates, dropping them into a depression. In the sky above Sai turns towards the activity. Down below Deidara boasts about his art and Chuukichi scans for their enemies. Behind a rock wall, Ittan curses that he couldn't save Muta as Kankurou directs Kiri to heal Saji, who he managed to free with his own puppetry. Omoi ponders that in war there's no time to mourn comrades or think as he quickly moves to combat with his sword the oncoming enemies who sprint down into the depression. The enemies move to safety, who are revealed as fellow allies Tokuma and Ranka under puppet control. As another enemy comes down he's hit in the back by a falling Sai, who sends him crashing into the ground below. Sai rejoins his comrades as Deidara flies in on his bird. He offers that their comrades are still alive, so how will they proceed? Kankurou curses Akatsuki and demands Sasori come out of hiding. He then offers that's it's rare for counter ambush squads to meet on the field of battle. Deidara retorts that whoever wins will set the tone for the war and they won't lose because they're immortal. As the Root member stands and straightens himself out, Sai looks on in horror, finally recognizing his brother Shin. His brother pleads for Sai to run but Omoi cautions they shouldn't be anxious. Drawing his sword he readies himself, offering that he won't let them force friends and family to hurt one another...
	Chapter 518: "The Ambush Squads Clash" - As the two sides converge, Kankurou barks out orders. As Sai locks swords with Shin, he pleads for his brother to stop. Deidara boasts that they can't be killed as Omoi spins through the air to strike. Mere feet from Deidara, he quickly turns to instead cut the puppet strings controlling the recon team members. The recon members are taken to safety as Sasori watches from above. Kankurou locates the man and quickly attaches his chakra strings to Sasori's cut strings. He heaves, pulling Sasori down from his hiding spot above. Ittan uses another Doton, bringing the earth back up to its old level. The change quickly knocks Deidara off his bird, as Sasori comes crashing into him as well. Shin comes to protect the duo and Sasori offers approval at Kankurou's skill improvement. Kankurou states he's honored, but his Black Hijutsu is better than Sasori's Red. Withdrawing a scroll, he quickly summons Sasori's puppet body. Sasori acts unimpressed, remarking how useless the puppet was now that he's truly immortal. Sasori attaches strings to Shin and he pleads for them to run away. Kankurou directs the injured be taken to safety. Hoheto uses his Byakugan and sees explosive clay inside Shin. Omoi offers that he's heard Raiton disables Deidara's clay. Sasori sends Shin forward as Kankurou in turn sends his Sasori puppet. The two puppets exchange blade strikes as Omoi comes in to assist. Shin is pulled to safety, right as Kankurou planned. Deidara moves to detonate the clay in Shin as Kankurou initiates Sanshouou, which emerges from the ground to contain Shin. Sai yells out as his brother explodes. In the distance, Chuukichi hears the explosion and turns to return to the battle. As the dust clears, Omoi remains protected behind the Sasori puppet's chakra shield. Sanshouou is utterly destroyed having contained much of the blast. Sai gathers himself, as his sketch book lays on the ground beside him. Deidara surmises how the bomb was contained as Sai questions the usage of "bomb" for his brother. Deidara calls the man a poor replacement for Sasuke as Shin begins to reform. Deidara offers that they can't be killed, which means he can use Shin over and over as a bomb. Shin offers that's dead and been freed from Root. Sasori offers that Root members are trained to be emotionless like he himself. Sai pulls out his ink scroll as Deidara questions if he really thinks he's an artist, art explodes! An enraged Sai demands he try it, as he quickly draws out figures on his scroll his art book flies open. He quickly moves behind the Akatsuki duo on his ink bird as two ink giants charge. Shin looks down onto Sai's book, remembering their time together as children when Sai promised to show him it when he finished. The giants smash into Deidara's bird, sending the duo forward to safety. Kankurou quickly acts, summoning two Kuroari to capture them. Deidara offers that he doesn't have a choice, but he's going to have to suicide bomb again. As Deidara preps his chest mouth as Omoi’s blade charged with Raiton enters Kuroari to pierce and neutralize him. The other Kuroari pierces Sasori with blades as Kankurou unleashes the Sasori puppet's wire to bind the Kuroari further. Looking at his resurrected brother, Sai dejectedly says it appears they must fight as they were always destined to. Shin smiles, offering there's no need. Having now seen Sai's completed picture of them holding hands in happiness, his soul has finally found peace and been unbound. Sai begins to cry as his brother offers his thanks and begins to unravel into nothing. Kankurou offers to Sasori that his strength came because of his soul, not in spite of it. Even after becoming a puppet it couldn't be erased. But now even with his original body returned, he has become a puppet to someone else...
	Chapter 519: "The Bijuu Ball" - Kankurou continues, stating he's controlling the real Sasori by using his puppet, as it's Sasori's jutsu and creations which inherited his soul. Sasori smiles and laughs, stating that's probably what he always wanted anyway. Deidara yells for Sasori to not buy it but his partner ponders Kankurou's words and agrees with them. As he begins to crumble he asks Kankurou to use his Father and Mother puppets and pass them on to the next generation. Kankurou says he will and a short time passes. The gathered ninja look at the corpse sacrifice which was once Sasori and debate what happened. Deidara continues to yell from his confinement and Kankurou offers that maybe inner feelings are not so easy to contain. He then orders his team to prepare for their ambush. Elsewhere Kabuto holds onto Anko and ponders that he has a good feel for things now. He then tells Madara to head to the front line. The other remains quiet, realizing that Kabuto lead Anko to the base on purpose and probably wants the two armies to destroy each other. Back at the turtle, Bee directs Naruto into a new training room to work on the most powerful Jinchuuriki move. First he needs to enter the full Bijuu beast form, which Bee shows by transforming into the full Hachibi. Naruto states he's a bit scared of that but Bee tells him not to worry, and just pull out the pure chakra and picture the beast. Naruto begins pulling out chakra and transforms, but he remains normal size in a comical quasi-Kyuubi/Naruto form. Naruto reverts to normal and Bee states that it doesn't work since he's not on good terms with the Kyuubi. Hachibi questions Bee on how he'll teach Naruto the Bijuu Ball if he can't transform? Naruto states he's exhausted and Hachibi tells Bee that Naruto needs to know the risks. So he takes over and speaks to Naruto for the first time. He warns that when he uses the Kyuubi chakra, the Kyuubi has access to Naruto's original chakra in return. If it's all syphoned off, he'll die. Naruto questions why Bee doesn't have that problem, and Hachibi say he did early on, but they are now on good terms. And since the Kyuubi still isn't on board, Naruto is vulnerable. He then also tells Naruto to not use Kage Bunshin in that mode, as it'll be even easier for the Kyuubi to syphon chakra. Naruto offers that he's not worried, as he has a lot of chakra. Hachibi tells him not to underestimate the Kyuubi and that if he keeps using the Kyuubi chakra in battle for long periods, he could easily die. So it's probably better to forget the Bijuu Ball and work on his own moves. Naruto asks what kind of move it is and Hachibi explains using shape manipulation to compress chakra into a ball and fire it from the mouth, kind of like throwing up. Naruto recalls the Kyuubi doing the blast when he fought him earlier and states he'll try it. He quickly enters Kyuubi chakra mode and sticks his hand down his throat. He gags and vomits and Hachibi says it only works in full Bijuu form mode. Bee returns to normal and says they'll just work on Naruto's jutsu in this mode. Naruto says he can't, as he needs Kage Bunshin to do Rasengan and that’s dangerous to use while in the mode. Bee raps that the arms and legs are in Naruto's head and he quickly grasps what he needs to do. Forming Kyuubi chakra arms, he attempts Rasengan. Balls of light and dark chakra begin to coalesce in a sphere in his palm which shocks Bee. The jutsu explodes sending Naruto off balance and Bee demands to know where he learned the jutsu, as it looks exactly like the Bijuu Ball. Naruto states he got it from Jiraiya, who was taught by the original developer Yondaime Hokage. Bee raps that whether it's coincidence, fate or a miracle, the jutsu appears to have been modeled after the Bijuu Ball. It's a jutsu which seems like it was made to pass the Bijuu Ball on just to him! Bee offers that the shape manipulation is hard to do in human form, but adding rotation will stabilize things. Naruto offers that it doesn't feel like normal Rasengan, to which Bee explains that Bijuu chakra is made of dark positive chakra and white negative chakra. When compressed with a ratio of 8 black to 2 white, the ball will be stable and form! Bee yells for Naruto to try it again and Naruto eagerly affirms!...
	Chapter 520: "The Secret of Edo Tensei" - Naruto stands focused, drawing in positive and negative chakra into a Rasengan. The jutsu fails and Bee tells him his ratio was off. Naruto says he can't handle the ratio thing and instead learns more through experience. So he'll practice until he gets it, he then winces from the burns on his palms. Bee cautions that in human form he'll continue hurting his hands, but Naruto counters that he's not going to worry about trivial things. He re-enters Kyuubi chakra mode and asks Bee to tell him when he gets the correct ratio. Elsewhere Madara questions why Kabuto has yet to kill Anko, as she knows their location. Kabuto explains that he needs to extract Orochimaru's curse seal chakra from her, as it'll increase his own powers. This helps Edo Tensei, which will also help Madara in his goals. Madara retorts that an ally today may be an enemy tomorrow, so he wants to know how Edo Tensei works, mainly why it requires a living sacrifice and how to stop it. He then warns that Kabuto should take the request seriously, or he'll run the risk of losing his life. Kabuto ponders that he doesn't want to face the Rinnegan but there's no need to panic. Kabuto relents but says he has no one to sacrifice for the jutsu. Madara assists, quickly swirling the bound forms of Fuu and Torune back into existence before him. Kabuto recognizes Danzou's guards and Madara quickly grabs Torune and breaks his neck. He then directs Kabuto to sacrifice Fuu to resurrect Torune. Kabuto withdraws a scroll and begins his explanation of the jutsu. Taking some of Torune's blood, he explains how it acts like Kuchiyose, summoning the spirit from the "pure" world of the afterlife to the "impure" world of life. He needs enough of their DNA to retrieve then, if there's no DNA or if the soul is not in the afterlife, it can't be retrieved. That's why Orochimaru's attempt to revive Yondaime Hokage failed, as he was in the Shinigami's stomach, the same as Shodai, Nidaime and Sandaime now. That's why they can't be resurrected, and finding usable DNA for all the other ninjas was difficult as well, as he had a few failures. Drawings out the jutsu ritual signs on the ground, he places Fuu in the center while Madara watches on intently. Ash begins to quickly engulf Fuu as he screams out, soon a confused resurrected Torune takes his place. Kabuto offers that it's the most powerful jutsu in the world, having been created by Nidaime Hokage and perfected by Orochimaru. Inserting a charm into Torune's head, he explains how it kills the personality but still allows them to use all their original jutsu. This thus allows Nagato to still use his Rinnegan and Itachi his Sharingan. Kabuto then offers that he could never find Shisui's body and he couldn't reach Jiraiya's body in the depths of the sea. Though Danzou's right eye he got from Shisui and Rikudou Pain's weapons marked with Jiraiya's blood should still carry usable DNA. Madara warns him to not push his luck. Kabuto smiles and says he has enough pawns in any case. Madara offers that the jutsu is too good to be true, it must have some risk. Kabuto smiles and we cut to the Joint Shinobi Army. Ao yells that Muta's intel has identified the Zetsu army moving underground. The Kage direct them to contact Kintsuchi and use Doton to dig them up. Using special chakra transmitters, they quickly relay the information to the front and to Kintsuchi. Elsewhere Haku, Zabuza and the resurrected continue travelling through the forest. Haku is alerted as ink birds carrying explosive tags fly in. They detonate and above on Sai's ink bird Saji is directed to alert the army. He lights a red flare and Kakashi and Gai spot the signal. He orders them to move out while in the forest Haku maintains a defensive ice shield. Zabuza offers that it wasn't necessary as he sees a comrade reform. He then ponders that Edo Tensei not only brings them back to life, but make them invincible; two things which don't sit well with him. Back at the Akatsuki base, Kabuto craftily answers that the great thing about Edo Tensei is that it proves no risk to the user at all!...
	Chapter 521: "The Army's Battle Begins!!" - Kabuto goes on to state that the only risk is that its legendary status could make him even more highly regarded than Madara. Madara warns Kabuto not to press his luck. Kabuto thanks the man for the warning, but says the biggest risk was showing Madara how it’s done. Kabuto expresses desire to leave but Madara declares he wants to know how to stop the jutsu. Kabuto explains that the souls can only be stopped by controlling him with Sharingan and making him use specific hand seals, or by sealing the souls away. Madara says that it indeed easy, if he was telling the truth. Kabuto says he wouldn't lie and then takes his leave. As he jumps through the trees he affirms that things will be okay with Edo Tensei and his other jutsu, and with them he'll learn the secrets of the Rikudou. Black Zetsu emerges near Madara and the Uchiha asks for verification that Kabuto has White Zetsu spores on him. Black Zetsu says yes and he is ordered to proceed with his objective. Elsewhere Chuukichi meets up with Chiyo and several other resurrected to request backup. Chiyo ponders the power of someone able to control so many revived bodies. At the Special-Ops command, Mifune is told of the Zetsu army so he directs support to Kitsuchi's location. Back at the front, Haku reveals how the bird in the sky didn't match known behavior for its species. He then moves to take action. Elsewhere Division 2 readies themselves as Kitsuchi and Kurotsuchi use a Doton to purge the Zetsu army from within the earth. As the Zetsu erupt through the air, the gathered Allied forces launch attacks. A distance away the ambush squad flies on Sai's bird, they look to the sky as snow begins to fall. An ice mirror takes shape as Haku throws needles from within. The needles disrupt the ink bird, sending Sai and his team back down to the ground below. Saji identifies the resurrected, including Pakura of Sand and Gari of Rock, as having Bloodlines. Zabuza chimes in to offer everyone but himself. Haku offers apologies as he and the resurrected charge. Their onslaught is stopped by reinforcements. Lee holds Haku while Kakashi locks kunai with Zabuza. Haku greets Kakashi and Zabuza offers that he knew he'd fight someone, but he never expected it to be him. He expected to be sent to hell after dying at the bridge, but the next thing he knew he was revived and standing beside Haku. Kakashi says they are indeed in the real world but they don't belong there. Sakura looks on, recognizing the Mist duo. Zabuza tells Sakura she sure grew up, and asks if Naruto is doing okay. She says yes and Haku recalls Naruto's promise to become the greatest shinobi in the world. Zabuza states Naruto must be famous after defeating them; Kakashi says yes, they even named the bridge after him. Haku smiles and Kakashi says it was thanks to them that Naruto found his ninja way; he swore on their graves that he'd become an admirable shinobi. Haku offers that he's sure Naruto will continue doing so then. Elsewhere Kabuto looks down at a map of the resurrected’s position and ponders if they've had enough time to reminisce. Forming a hand seal, he begins to withdraw Orochimaru's chakra from the unconscious Anko. He declares that the true fight will now begin as a burst of power suddenly flows in Zabuza. As the energy increases his demonic nature, he pleads for Kakashi to somehow stop them...
	Chapter 522: "I'm Already Dead" - The Shinobi retreat, identifying Zabuza and Haku of the Yuki Clan. The resurrected wince as power flows in and Kakashi warns his people to be ready. Haku voices again to be stopped, as his dream was die to as Zabuza's tool, and if Zabuza is here, he failed. Kakashi offers that Zabuza died for another reason, and didn't view him as a tool at the end. Haku is surprised and Zabuza tells Kakashi to shut it. Kakashi explains that Naruto made Zabuza understand that shinobi can't become emotionless tools. Elsewhere Kabuto feels Haku and Zabuza resisting, so he increases his control to make them mindless killing machines. At the battle, Zabuza tells Kakashi to not hold back as his humanity is dead. Kakashi reveals his Sharingan and says no problem. A snowflake hits Haku's face and melts as a tear. He wipes it away and silently thanks Zabuza. An allied ninja explains that they also face Gari, a Bakuton user from Rock and Pakura, a Shakuton (Scorch Element) user from Sand. As Zabuza uses Hidden Mist technique, Kakashi directs his people into formation. Lee, Sakura, Guy and Kakashi stand back to back. Lee says he'll protect Sakura, and she warns how Zabuza strikes. The air soon cools and the resurrected begin their attack. Elsewhere Kabuto feels the difference in power with Orochimaru's chakra, allowing him to update his control fuda and kill personalities if needed. At the Iron Country, Suigetsu and Juugo escape from their cells. Suigetsu reports he's unable to find his sword, and compliments Juugo as having a better demeanor than Karin. Back at the battle, Pakura unleashes Shakuton attacks, removing the water from ninja while Gari blows others up with Bakuton strikes. Haku quickly flies in from a mirror but is stopped by a kick from Guy and Lee. Guy warns the allied ninja to always be on guard and expect to see their friends die. Because losing their heads will only cause more to fall. Kakashi locks kunai with Zabuza and offers that he knows their patterns now. Elsewhere Kabuto says it's not going to be so easy and moves more markers to his battle map. Pakura and Gari quickly move to summon and as the dust clears, six new resurrected ninja stand on the battlefield. Now wielding his head cleaver, Zabuza looks on with the six other members of the previous generation Mist Seven Swordsmen...

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Volume Fifty-Four Manga Summary
Naruto: VOLUME 54 Title: Heiwa e no kakehashi ~ A Bridge to Peace
	Chapter 505: "The Kyuubi Chakra, Unleashed!!" - Naruto responds to his now-departed mother, offering that he'll promise to eat more vegetables and that he takes baths and sleeps, but probably too much. He has a lot of friends, but one who has given him grief. He had a hard time in school but didn't let it get him down, he respects his teaches and he learned about the three vices from Jiraiya. He's just as they remembered him, but he was a great man. He affirms that he's Uzumaki Naruto, a Hidden Leaf ninja who dreams of becoming Hokage, a leader to surpass all the previous Hokage. He promises will become a bigger bad ass than his father and a stronger shinobi than his mother. In reality Naruto opens his eyes and lets out an exclamation of victory. Naruto fist bumps Bee who offers congratulations. Yamato tries to get updated on Naruto's status as the two Jinchuuriki exchange knowing words. An annoyed Yamato yells out for them to actually explain what happened and let him in on it too. Elsewhere Guy yells out in encouragement after learning of Naruto's trials from Aoba and Motoi. He asks to be taken to Naruto and Aoba apologizes for his teammate's hot-bloodedness. In the waterfall, Naruto explains how the Kyuubi chakra is actually sectioned off within him, which he can access when needed. Internally we see Naruto standing among gates with a large chakra sphere above him. He lifts his arm as some chakra leaves the ball and enters his body. In reality Naruto takes on the flaming Rikudou form marked with the seal on his chest. Yamato remarks on Naruto being so full of life energy, as his wood beam creations suddenly spark to life and begin growing on their own. Naruto is suddenly struck with a new sense and asks if the person thought he could hide. Yamato and Bee react in confusion, asking if Naruto is sensing a presence they're missing. In Samehada, Kisame is shocked that Naruto could tell the difference between his and Samehada's chakra. Naruto explains that it's not chakra, but an evil presence in the sword. Samehada's spikes extend as the sword leaps from Bee's back and skitters away with Kisame's head poking out. Kisame remarks that Naruto can sense hatred and negative emotions, something even sensor-types cannot do. Emerging from the sword Kisame offers that the Kyuubi has given Naruto interesting new powers. Naruto recognizes Kisame and Bee questions how he's still alive. Kisame offers that he was perfectly cloned but it's not important. In any case two Jinchuuriki and a Mokuton user are two much for him. Bee asks how he got inside and Kisame flees, offering he was spying the whole time. As he approaches the door, he is quickly smashed into the wall by Naruto. Bee raps that Naruto used a teleport jutsu and a smash but all he saw was a yellow flash. As Kisame bleeds from the mouth, he flees. Naruto is unable to follow as his leg is now stuck in the wall. Yamato directs Bee to follow Kisame as he helps Naruto. Outside Guy learns that Naruto used the falls to triumph over his true self. Guy is surprised but offers some hesitance at using the falls for himself. Aoba mocks Guy, asking if he's afraid to see who he really is. Guy jumps before the falls, taking the challenge to heart. Aoba jokes that he was just kidding, Guy's true self probably isn't even human. From within the falls a voice mocks Guy for continuing to talk about youth, as it's not healthy for old men to push themselves. The voice offers that he understands why he talks that way around Lee, but no one else wants to hear it. The words enrage Guy and he demands the shadow figure show himself. The voice says okay and moves to exit the falls. At that same moment, Kisame bursts forth, still using Samehada to maneuver. Guy is shocked, wondering if his true self if some strange bug. Kisame recognizes Guy as the other boasts that he will beat his lost youth back into his true self. Aoba yells out that the creature is not Guy's inner self but the hot-blooded ninja is already on the move, delivering a powerful elbow strike into Samehada. As Kisame and his sword smash into the rock face beyond, a confused Bee emerges from the falls...
	Chapter 506: "Guy VS Kisame!!" - Guy finally recognizes the figure he hit, stating it's some kind of large blowfish. Aoba offers that there are a lot of giant animals around, but Motoi yells for them to wise up. Bee raps that it's an Akatsuki spy and Samehada peels off Kisame and bolts for his new owner. Bee offers his understanding that the sword was forced to do it, and as it embraces Bee, Kisame quickly grabs the handle to force it to suck out Bee's chakra. Kisame suddenly strengthens as the chakra pours into him. Bee collapses as Motoi and Aoba rush to assist. Aoba hurls kunai on wire to paralyze Kisame, but Kisame uses the wire to quickly suck out Aoba's own chakra. Guy delivers a powerful kick to Kisame, who responds with a water shark. He flees and Motoi yells that they must stop the man before he leaves the island barrier, as they won't be able to track him. Guy says he'll handle it and opens the Sixth Gate. The animals on the island are rocked and a weakened Bee offers to hurl Guy towards the fleeing Kisame. Guy is launched and Bee offers that he’ll be okay soon. Aoba offers that though they themselves are weak, Naruto and Yamato are still inside the waterfall. Inside Yamato splints Naruto's sprained ankle and warns him to exercise more control next time. On the descent from his launch, Guy quickly summons Nin-Kame mid-air. The turtle chastises Guy for summoning him in such a bad predicament and the man apologizes, saying he just needs his shell. He quickly launches himself off the shell, leaving Nin-Kame to fall into the forest below, bouncing off the shell of another giant turtle. Elsewhere Kisame summons a shark and feeds it a scroll. Kisame compliments Guy's persistence as the man lands nearby onto the surface of the water. Guy says he can't let Kisame get away and Kisame asks if the Leaf ninja realizes they are fighting on his turf. Kisame quickly launches Goshokuzame, which quickly multiplies into numerous other sharks. Knowing he can't tell which specific one has the scroll, Guy uses Asakujaku to wipe them out. As the air clears, some sharks still remain racing through the water. He follows them underwater and Kisame moves to take full advantage. Guy quickly opens the Seventh Gate, which pushes the water back with his emanating power. Kisame compliments the man's strength and hand to hand skill, as it's the third time he's faced the bizarre beast. Guy offers that maybe he is a beast, but it's an amazing azure one. Now he'll show Kisame something special, a one-hit kill jutsu he doesn't show to just anyone. As Guy's blue chakra pours forth, the water continues to be pushed back. Kisame forms hand seals and creates a giant shark missile. In turn Guy unleashes his own attack, Hirutora, the Afternoon Tiger.
	Chapter 507: "A Living Lie...!!" - As the tiger and shark head attacks converge, Kisame contemplates how his attack absorbs the chakra of his opponent's jutsu to grow bigger and more powerful. As the two attacks connect, the tiger blast shrinks and passes through the shark's mouth, leaving Kisame confused, as his opponent's jutsu isn't being absorbed at all. He wonders if it's not actually chakra at all as Guy yells out for his jutsu to strike home. A blast erupts, causing a huge explosion which rocks Kisame and his sharks. In the forest, the Leaf and Cloud watch on and Yamato yells them to watch out, as Guy's Hirutora attack has a huge blast range. They buckle down as the shock wave passes over them. As the air clears over the water, Guy stands over the defeated Kisame. Holding the information scroll, he warns his opponent not to move. Kisame questions if that azure chakra wasn't actually chakra at all. Guy offers that Hirutora is a Taijutsu punch, which focuses a massive amount of air pressure into point which then explodes. And the aura wasn't chakra; an azure sweat which pours from every inch of one who opens the Seventh Gate, which then evaporates from their heat energy. Kisame compliments the man on still having a hidden ace, but says he himself is still being underestimated. He begins to move but Guy quickly smashes a fist into his chest, warning him again to not move. A short time later, Kisame remains prone in a stock restraint. Bee and Naruto both offer their respect for Guy and Aoba moves to read the Akatsuki member's mind. We flashback to the past, as Kisame remains distant and guarded from the other members of the secret intelligence squad. An explosive note wired kunai quickly flies in and explodes. Aoba digs further, seeing a large Mist ninja carrying Samehada giving Kisame orders before his mission. The ninja warns Kisame to protect the codes and his comrades, but the codes must be defended to the death. As the dust from the explosion clears, Ibiki orders them to surrender. Kisame offers his recognition of the man and he recalls his own promise to not allow any of the intelligence squad to fall into enemy hands. In an instant he slices them dead, leaving Ibiki to question why he did that. Kisame offers that there are situations where information is more important than a person's life, and this was such an occasion. Time passes and we see Kisame's master lay dead on the floor. With Samehada in his hands, Kisame stands victorious. A voice congratulates Kisame for killing the man, as he was leaking out information. The voice offers that the sword now belongs to Kisame and that he'll now work for him. Yagura the Yondaime Mizukage emerges from the shadows and offers that he can trust Kisame, as he is one of the few willing to do the true dirty work the village needs. Kisame says he knew that this would be his fate as a Mist ninja, but where does he go now? Another figure steps from the shadows before a confused Kisame. The figure offers that he will free Kisame from the falsehoods and give him a true place to belong. Kisame asks who the man is and the figure states Kisame works for him now, and they'll start with the Water Country. Kisame says the man trusts him, but he himself doesn't know who this mysterious figure is. The figure opens his eye, revealing a Sharingan. Kisame offers his understanding, finally realizing that the figure is the real Yondaime Mizukage, having full control of Yagura. Kisame questions though who the man is, being able to control the Sanbi Jinchuuriki with just his eyes. The figure reveals he's Uchiha Madara and Kisame retorts that he doesn't believe him, so he should reveal himself. Madara relents and begins to step from the shadows as we're shocked out of the mind probe by Kisame biting his own tongue. Blood bursts forth and the gathered ninja are shocked. Within Kisame's mind, he continues to recall the meeting. He asks if Madara is insane. Madara says his Moon's Eye plan will happen, and it will create a new world of truth and not lies. Kisame smiles and in the present he violently bursts from his shackles...
	Chapter 508: "A Death Befitting a Shinobi" - Broken wood from the restraints flies as Kisame frees himself. Aoba yells to take Kisame alive, as he knows more information. Guy quickly moves to punch Kisame, but the former Mist ninja releases water and enters a water prison. Guy's arm is stopped by the defense and Kisame summons sharks. Kisame flashesback to the time he first met Itachi. They exchange greetings and Kisame offers that he knows Itachi wiped out his comrades, that was why they were made partners. Kisame gloats that there's nothing like the feeling that comes from killing friends. Itachi chides the man for being talkative, and surmises that Kisame himself was lost, just looking for a place himself. Kisame holds Samehada to Itachi's head, and explains how sharks start eating their siblings in the womb after they hatch. Sharks start killing the moment they're born and see everyone as prey, so Itachi should be mindful. Itachi looks on unmoving with Mangekyou eyes and warns Kisame of the same. Kisame withdraws his sword and says in any case he hopes they can work well together. Itachi warns that those who betray their comrades are sure to come to bad ends, and Kisame asks if they're both already marked then. Itachi says no, as they're human not fish, one doesn't know the type of person they are until death comes. And when it comes, you'll know the type of person you are. Back in the present Yamato moves to strike with wood and Kisame contemplates to the absent Itachi that in the end he wasn't so terrible after all. The summoned sharks quickly converge in a frenzy on Kisame, sending blood throughout the prison. The Leaf and Cloud are stunned by the man's self-sacrifice suicide and watch as the bloody water prison explodes, leaving the sharks to fall to the earth and then poof away. Guy offers that Kisame knew he was too weak and stood no chance of escape, so he made his own charks turn against him. Motoi asks if he's really dead and Samehada whimpers. Bee comforts the saddened sword and Naruto ponders how Kisame protected the information> He thinks back to Konan and Nagato and how some Akatsuki act for the sake of their comrades. Guy offers that Hoshigaki Kisame was a worthy opponent and a fine shinobi, and he shall never forget his name for the rest of his life. Guy lifts the scroll and Aoba offers they should inspect it to see what information Akatsuki wanted. As he peels open the scroll, they are all quickly encased in water prisons with sharks. A sphere of water containing a shark quickly grabs the scroll and moves to flee. The Leaf and Cloud attempt to fight back, but they can not escape in time to stop the shark from reaching the sea and safety. Elsewhere in Hidden Rain, Madara offers to Konan that she does not appear to have any interest in revealing where she hid Nagato's body and his Rinnegan. Konan replies that she knew he would come, and it finally gives her a chance to destroy him. As the rain falls, he warns that he won't go easy just because she's a former member...
	Chapter 509: "A Bridge to Peace" - Madara questions if Naruto was worth betraying him for. Konan replies that Naruto is light personified, anyone who meets him believes in the flower called "hope." Madara questions why she is still wearing her cloak and she retorts it doesn't belong to him. "Akatsuki" was made by Yahiko, and the blood red cloud over Rain was important to them first. Calling Madara a mere coat-tail rider she unfurls into paper and says the Rinnegan belongs to Nagato and is their treasure too. She hurls paper shuriken which passes through Madara and he offers that she's wrong, Madara himself influenced Yahiko to create the group and it was he himself for gave the Rinnegan to Nagato. Konan is thrown by the words and Madara calls her a confused child, who is only important because she knows where Nagato lies hidden. She forms wings and launches a multitude of paper to prevent his escape, but Madara manages to swirl away. As he does so he notices explosive tags mixed into the paper cloud. We flashback to the past, as Yahiko directs Nagato to rest; he himself will run recon in the troubled sector. A short time later in the rain, Yahiko prepares to leave and asks Konan to look after Nagato, as the he is the one who will truly change the world. Konan offers that they joined to follow Yahiko himself, as they all believe in him. Yahiko answers that Nagato is the true bridge to peace, and he'll be the pillar that supports that bridge. Looking to the rain he offers that Rain is still crying, like he did when he was young, and he needs to save it. He jumps to leave and a short time later Nagato tells Konan that Yahiko is the true bridge, they all believe in him. He yells for the others to move out and the group leaves to assist their leader. Konan considers that she'll support both their bridges and we return to the present. As the burning paper settles, Madara stands wounded, having his right arm and half his mask shorn off. He admits that he took her too lightly and says he knows she tried to self-sacrifice and take them both out, but he managed to teleport most of the explosion away in time. He asks if she's finished and she responds by asking if he truly understands why they betrayed him. Raising her arms she yells out that he is darkness, as he seeks to create a world where flowers would wither and die. Suddenly the sea below Madara splits into a mass of paper, as the true nature of the sea reveals itself...
	Chapter 510: "A Surprising Kinjutsu!!" - As Madara makes himself intangible, flying explosive tags begin to detonate. Konan explains that she knows how his power works, as he needs to solidify before he can teleport out. Madara ponders that he needs to take her seriously. Konan offers understanding that he can only remain intangible for five minutes at a time, so that's why she prepared enough tags to explode for over ten minutes. As she moves to detonate all the tags, Madara reaches to remove his mask. As the sea explodes, Konan thinks back over Madara's words and concludes Nagato and Yahiko were not his pawns, they fought for their own ideals. And that has been passed on to Naruto, and she will not let him harm it. As her chakra runs out, her paper manipulations fall away and collapses down to the sea. She considers that he surely must be dead, but in an instant Madara is behind her. Elsewhere at Nagato and Yahiko's tomb, the paper flowers honoring them return to paper sheets. Back at the sea, Madara stands behind Konan as he impales her. She asks how he escaped and he says it was Izanagi, a jutsu that can only be wielded by those having the power of both the Uchiha and Senju. Konan offers than only the Rikudou can do that, and Madara offers he can explain. Izanagi was a creation power used by the Rikudou, and the Senju and Uchiha both have their source in him. He used the mind and spiritual power of Yin to shape reality, and the vitality and physical power of Yang to give it life. He used that same power to create the Bijuu from the Juubi, which allowed him to turn imagination into reality. Konan asks him what he is and Madara explains that history records him losing to Shodai, but in reality he fought him to gain his power. He now holds both bloodlines, the first to do so fully unlike the incomplete form in Danzou. Konan moves to flee and Madara mocks Nagato's foolishness. As she looks to the sea and up to the heavens the ever present downpour over Rain stops. Madara is confused and looks to the sky. Konan reaches to the heavens and declares that Yahiko and Nagato's will still lives on in Naruto. He will be the bridge that leads them to peace and she will be his pillar. As a rainbow forms overhead she thanks Nagato, as his death renewed her hope. As she begins to form a disk of paper, she offers that it doesn't matter if she is scattered to the win, she will stop him... Instantly Madara has her by the throat and says if he is the darkness then he will make her wilt, and cast everything she holds dear into the dark with him. And before his Izanagi illusion ends, so will she, but not before telling him where the Rinnegan is. As her consciousness fades we advance in time. As Madara stands over Nagato's corpse, he identifies him as the third person to attain the Rikudou's power. He then offers that Nagato apparently exerted himself so much that the Uzumaki clan's trademark red hair turned white. Madara then curses the smile on Nagato's face, which mocks him even in death...
	Chapter 511: "We'll All Come Home" - Madara closes Nagato's eyes and swirls the man away. He then leaves the tomb as well. Elsewhere Konan lies unconscious in the water as her life fades. A blood soaked paper sheets soon takes flight and we flash back to the past. Jiraiya leads his pupils in security training by having them wear toad costumes. He shows them a warning card marked with each of their names; one side is marked with a toad face and the other solid red. When “in” the hideout, the card should show red. When they leave they should move it to the “out” white toad side. The students question Jiraiya's toad puns and need for such action. He warns them that the area is still dangerous and this will help. Konan offers understanding, if they are missing and their card is red, it means they may have been captured, and if they're present but the toad is showing it will mean someone is impersonating them, as the imposter would be ignorant of the card's purpose and fail to change it. Jiraiya congratulates her perception and shows them an emergency escape door they might need. Jiraiya then voices encouragement for more toad inspired training and leads them outside. An enthused Yahiko follows and Nagato questions if Yahiko really understood everything. Konan and Nagato grin and Yahiko unleashes his own smug smile. Jiraiya yells at the boy for not turning his card like he should and we jump through time as his training with the students advances. Jiraiya bids goodbye to his pupils and his card remains toad side “out” in their house. The trio continues their journey into adulthood, fighting battles and training. Konan shares an intimate moment with Yahiko as she bandages his wounds. Nagato remains just outside having left his card "out" as he smiles knowingly. More time passes and the trio now have followers. They reason they're now too big for their hideout and they bid it goodbye. They mark it as the place they learned to become strong and offer they'll now set out to make their dream come true. Konan turns her card over to toad side "out" and before Nagato and Yahiko can do the same, explosive tagged kunai strike the building. They flee through the escape hatch as enemy ninja enter the building to find it empty. Yahiko marks that as a fitting end to their time there and then tells them to move out. In the present as the bloody paper flies through the air, we see Yahiko saying that they'll return one day when their dream has come true, no matter how much they're separated. The paper continues its journey, entering the ruined and overgrown structure of the trio's former home. The blood red paper lands over Konan's lone toad side "out" card, marking her as now being home with Nagato and Yahiko. Yahiko’s words continue, offering that when that day comes that they return home, they'll celebrate a job well done. And they'll have to tell Jiraiya-sensei as well. As we see Jiraiya's card as having been turned over to red "in" side as well by the weed growth we cut to the current Akatsuki base. Wearing a new concentric circle Rinnegan mask marked by Sharingan tomoe, Madara sits holding his large battle fan. Kabuto offers that it appears he ran into trouble but he got some new eyes out of it. Madara says the eyes were always his and Zetsu reveals they just received Kisame's info scroll. A confident Madara stands and declares it's now time to capture the Kyuubi...
	Chapter 512: "The Truth of Zetsu!!" - Bee emerges from the water, rapping that the shark got away. Back on the island, Naruto pokes at a pained Guy. Yamato warns that Guy's body was heavily damaged by opening so many gates. Motoi offers that the water prisons delayed them from contacting the outside world about the spy, and Aoba cautions they should move Bee and Naruto elsewhere to be safe. Motoi summons a messenger owl and states they'll be moved, but not by boat. Bee returns and Motoi dispatches his owl. Aoba questions how they'll do it then? Elsewhere Nin-kame speaks with the giant turtle, stating he's never seen one as big as him before. The turtle offers that he's just a hatchling really. Motoi reveals the island's true nature, a moving fortress all on the shell of an even bigger gigantic sea turtle which Kumo has watched over since ancient times. Motoi offers that they may still be found by the enemy, but it'll be safer to move Naruto and Bee this way. At the Akatsuki base, Kabuto offers to handle the Hachibi and Kyuubi. He explains that he wants to prove his trust and wants access to Yamato, who was infused with Shodai Hokage's DNA. For the time being though, he could settle on a Zetsu, which shouldn't affect Madara’s Juubi plans. Zetsu is silent and Madara offers surprise at how well informed Orochimaru was. Kabuto smiles and explains how Kisame's scroll numbers the joint shinobi force at 80,000, and Zetsu is the key to dealing with that. Zetsu's black half questions how he knows so much. Kabuto ignores the man, but says he can make him stronger; he just has to be taken "there". Zetsu asks Madara whether they can trust Kabuto and the man remains silent. He then declares he'll give the man a Zetsu if he can capture the Kyuubi. He leads them down deeper into the base, revealing the bound body of the Gedou Mazou, which sits atop the petals of a gigantic flower. Extending from its body down into the flower are the black control rods. Madara leads them down far below, to where the stem emerges from a deep pool of water. Kabuto is surprised and Madara offers that his eyes do not fool him, embedded within the stem is Senju Hashirama. Madara reveals that it's not really him, just something grown from tissue he stole during their battle. It has its own mind, but what he wanted to really show Kabuto is in the water below. At Kumo, the joint shinobi forces make preparations. Oonoki the Tsuchikage offers they'll need to adjust their plans again since Akatsuki spied on them. Tsunade questions the safety of the island and the Raikage says they'll be fine, as it can only be seen from the air. Mizukage offers that Akatsuki won't dispatch a large attack force; rather it'll be recon teams. Gaara offers that even if Akatsuki doesn't know the exact location, they'll continue to search. Mifune interjects that they should send a small elite force to assist. Back at the base, Kabuto looks into the water and questions when he did it. Madara says he had to use lot of the Bijuu chakra from the statue to do it, so he wants to keep some in reserve. As the longer it takes for the Juubi to be reformed, the longer his plan will be delayed. Kabuto asks how many there are, to which Madara says 100,000. Deep in the water cavern, below the roots of the flower stand an army of white Zetsu. At Kumo, Oonoki volunteers to go and Tsunade offers that his ability to fly would help him get there fast. Gaara questions his abilities and the elder ninja stands, saying he will not be doubted. His confidence is suddenly shattered as he wrenches his back. Gaara interjects saying he'll ride his sand and go there himself. Oonoki voices discontent but is again shaken by his bad back. At the Akatsuki base, Kabuto stands alongside the Edo Tensei'd Deidara on top of his large clay bird. He directs Madara and Zetsu to relax, as he'll return soon...
	Chapter 513: "Kabuto VS Tsuchikage!!" - At the coast, Akatsuchi expresses happiness at getting to fly again as Tsuchikage touches him and grants him flight. Kurotsuchi chides his teammate but then secretly beams at being able to do it too. Elsewhere Kabuto implants a charm into Deidara's head to wake him but offers he won't fully control him like Orochimaru would, as he needs his artistic experience. Deidara offers that only certain people can understand his art, and he's happy to have the chance to shoot for even greater heights after the success of his last master work. Back at the island, the ninja escort the giant animals into the great turtle's shell. As Naruto and Bee direct the caravan as a ”research” mission, Yamato and Motoi discuss how its best Naruto remain in the dark about the upcoming war, as he'd just rush into it head first. Over the ocean, Kabuto searches the water and sees the island missing from its reported location. In an instant Tsuchikage strikes him in the stomach, commenting that the man isn't Madara and isn't even real, being a clone which is now stuck to his arm. He then questions what he's doing with a clay bird and Deidara. Kabuto offers that Deidara's more or less real. Deidara and the bird quickly fly to Tsuchikage and explode, as the original Kabuto and Deidara watch from a distance. At the island, Naruto questions the sex of a rolled up armadillo. Bee raps to just mark it as female and move along. Naruto pushes Bee to ask the animal but the beast refuses to answer, causing Bee to ruminate that it's not always clear, like knowing the difference between the ground and sky. In the sea below, a snake surges through the water which alerts Motoi. Elsewhere, as the rubble falls into the ocean below, Tsuchikage tells Deidara he thought he was dead, but that was his Nendo Bunshin. Deidara then offers recognition of Akatsuchi's faux-Tsuchikage Iwa Bunshin. Kurotsuchi and Akatsuchi express amazement that Deidara survived, but Tsuchikage tells them to look closer as he's only some form of clay-reanimation. The elder ninja calls the Rock missing-nin an embarrassing pain that lost to the punk from Konoha. Deidara yells that he won that battle and Tsuchikage offers that Deidara is unaware of what happened; in any case he'll take care of them both. Kabuto states he knows the man is just trying to distract them, but they can afford to wait. At the turtle Motoi yells out that they've been found as the giant snake bites the island turtle's tail, causing it to yell out its location to the distant Kabuto. Kabuto bids farewell and the duo flee. Deidara yells out in confusion at not being able to control his body and the Rock trio go in pursuit. The island turtle shakes, and Kabuto ruminates on how he created Manda version 2 using the original's cells and various drugs; which created a beast stronger and bigger than the original. Looking down on the island, Deidara questions what it is. Kabuto explains its true nature and that it is now home to the Hachibi and Kyuubi. Deidara quickly perks up, realizing Naruto is nearby. Kabuto tells him that he needs Deidara to form a bomb so they can stop the turtle from moving. Manda snakes across the island as a giant clay squid swims below. Deidara then activates the bomb, causing the turtle to flip on its back with the help of Manda. Inside the shell, the ninja are rocked to the ceiling and Naruto questions if it was a quake. He then notices the exposed armadillo and offers that even when the sky and land switch, a male is a male. Yamato yells that it's not the time for research but Aoba quickly chastises and warns him to not alert Naruto, as they should head outside to investigate. Outside on the turtle’s belly, Deidara offers that he wants to handle Naruto and Kabuto acquiesces. Above Tsuchikage quickly floats into view, forms a hand seal and questions Deidara if he has really forgotten how terrifying he can be...
	Chapter 514: "Kabuto's Plot!!" - Kabuto and Deidara quickly flee in opposite directions, as Tsuchikage moves to fire off a Jinton attack. Akatsuchi quickly grabs his Kage, warning him that such a powerful jutsu would destroy the turtle. Deidara uses the opening to launch a clay bird close to the duo, as it explodes Akatsuchi unleashes a stone golem to take the brunt of the attack. Elsewhere Kurotsuchi surmises that Manda is being controlled by Kabuto. As Manda searches the turtle, it quickly alerts Kabuto that Naruto is inside. Inside the shell, Aoba and Yamato try to convince Naruto that they just felt an earthquake, but he inquires about checking outside anyway. Yamato warns Naruto that only he can do this special mission and Aoba contemplates that Naruto isn't an idiot, he has to know something’s up. Naruto ponders Yamato's words but then agrees he should stick to the mission. Aoba gives silent thanks for Naruto’s idiocy while outside Kurotsuchi unleashes a Youton down toward Kabuto. Aoba, Motoi and Yamato arrive to assist but Kurotsuchi yells that she'll handle it. Yamato then recognizes her as the Tsuchikage's granddaughter. Kabuto offers that he'll just ask them Naruto's location, and Yamato is surprised to see the new Kabuto. Kurotsuchi emits a Suiton, forcing Kabuto to retreat. Looking like he first escaped, he quickly finds his feet stuck into the ground, as the Youton and Suiton combined to create a binding cement. Kurotsuchi quickly fires more cement onto Kabuto's body as Aoba moves to interrogate him. In the air above, Deidara and Tsuchikage fly as Akatsuchi struggles to keep up. Standing on a beam of wood over the cement, Aoba tells Kabuto he's fallen far. Kabuto retorts that Aoba should be more worried about falling from his precarious position. Aoba reaches out to make contact with Kabuto, but the man quickly bursts forth from his skin knocking Aoba off balance, revealing a snake-like form which quickly coils along the beam and races towards Yamato. Yamato pushes Motoi out of the way with wood as Kabuto's open maw quickly engulfs his body. As Kabuto races away with Yamato trapped inside, high above Tsuchikage prepares to unleash his Jinton. Deidara curses the old man, saying his Bakuton will prove stronger than Jinton. Before they can release their attacks, a coffin quickly appears and restrains Deidara. It disappears as Kurotsuchi looks down upon Manda, who now holds Kabuto in his mouth. The beast quickly poofs away, leaving the battlefield now empty of Akatsuki members. Tsuchikage floats below and asks what happened. Motoi reports that Yamato was kidnapped and Aoba asks for assistance getting free from the cement. Aoba yells that they have to find Yamato but Motoi reveals he cannot sense him. Tsuchikage wonders if they were after Yamato all along and questions if they man will give up any intel. Aoba says not easily as the Kage helps to free him. Tsuchikage says he's worried about Madara using his Doujutsu on Yamato, if he does, it's all over. At the Akatsuki base, Kabuto presents a bound Yamato to Madara. Madara says that man isn't the two Jinchuuriki, but Kabuto reveals Yamato was Naruto's bodyguard and has information. Also he can be used to make more Zetsu. Zetsu watches in silence. Madara orders him to proceed and offers his left eye is itching for war. From the eye slots on his mask look out his Sharingan right eye and new Rinnegan left eye...

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Volume Fifty-Three Manga Summary
Naruto: VOLUME 53 Title: Naruto no shusshou ~ The Birth of Naruto
	Chapter 495: "Crushing Dark Naruto!!" - Naruto thanks Bee as they walk through the jungle and Motoi discusses with Yamato how similar Naruto's personality is to Bee's. Naruto attempts another rap but Bee replies he still needs to work on it. He fist bumps Naruto, who offers a successfully rap ending with "-dattebayo". Bee mocks the saying but then uses a variation of it in telling him to drop it. He soon directs Naruto to return to the falls. A short time later Naruto sits before the falls and the dark figure returns. The figure offers that Naruto can't stop him but Naruto says he knows that, but then the dark figure should also know what he's planning to do. The figure reacts in confusion and Naruto states that what he focuses on should be reflected back, right? He focuses and his autograph appears above him. The dark Naruto reacts in anger, challenging that no one cares about the autograph, they treat him as a hero now, but they're the ones who tortured him in the past. He yells that they can't be trusted but Naruto retorts that there's someone else he needs to believe in first. He needs to have faith himself, to understand he's worthy of such regard. The dark figure is silent and falls to his knees. He asks wearily why, after all they did? Naruto states it's like Bee, he's proud of himself and not ashamed. The dark figure becomes enraged and charges, demanding to know what he's supposed to do now? Naruto offers that he may only be as strong as he is today because of his darker side. As the dark figure moves to clothesline Naruto, the original embraces the dark one, offering that he should be like Naruto, because he IS Naruto. Naruto thanks him and the dark figure disperses into nothing. Naruto wakens in reality and the others are happy at his success. Bee cautions that it's not over yet, and raps that it's now time to learn to control the Kyuubi. He directs Naruto to head through the waterfall and Yamato asks to come along too. Bee says that's fine and Motoi takes his leave to report to Kumo. The trio head through the falls, which conceal a gigantic cavern chamber, adorned with a huge mural of the Hachibi and stone buildings. Naruto is amazed and Bee offers that this will be the site where Naruto fights the Kyuubi...
	Chapter 496: "Meeting the Kyuubi Once Again!!" - Bee leads the others through a passage way flanked by headless statues, which Yamato remarks must be ancient and priceless. Naruto asks how he's supposed to fight the Kyuubi, which Yamato remarks is foolish. Bee offers that you can't control a Bijuu without a little craziness. He explains how the room beyond is one of purification which will let him speak to the Kyuubi. To enter, a Jinchuuriki has to stick their head into the gaping mouth of the animal on the wall, should any evil remain in his heart, the jaws will snap shut, removing his head as happened to the other Jinchuuriki they saw on the way in. Yamato offers such a thing is too dangerous and directs Naruto to use a clone, but Bee yells that the temple is sacred and won't be fooled by such tricks. Naruto affirms he has to believe in himself and sticks his head in. Quickly he yells out in alarm and Yamato rushes to his aid to pull him out. Yamato looks on in horror as Naruto's body stands decapitated. Suddenly Naruto pulls down his shirt, revealing his head was okay. He explains that there was only a switch inside and that he knew Yamato would fall for his joke. Bee bursts out in laughter, offering he did the exact same thing when he did it. A door opens, revealing a chamber of white light. Bee explains that Naruto should go inside and focus like at the falls to commune with the Kyuubi. He asks Naruto what kind of seal he has and Naruto explains it's Four Element. Bee calls the seal impressive, being better than his Iron Armor seal. He then asks Naruto if he has the key, which he affirms he does. Yamato questions the sanity of such action, asking what will they do if they can't stop the Kyuubi? Bee states they'll seal it inside, as the chamber was made for precisely that purpose. Bee questions if they'll bail if things go bad, but Naruto says they won't. He has to learn to control the Kyuubi. The door closes and Naruto and Bee soon sit and join fist to fist. He directs Naruto to remove the seal and Naruto soon stands before the Kyuubi's prison in his soul. Naruto compliments the beast on looking as evil as ever and the Kyuubi reacts in surprise, questioning that he can't sense Naruto's real self any longer. Naruto offers that the real him is standing before the prison. He tears away the seal on the door, revealing another lock underneath. The Kyuubi asks what he's doing and Naruto directs him to just watch. Lifting his shirt, Naruto extends his arm which soon displays a key mark. He grabs the seal on his stomach and it begins to swirl and unlock as the lock on the cage does the same. With the seal unlocked the Kyuubi swipes out, knocking the doors open. Naruto is thrown backwards and the Kyuubi roars. Bee directs Naruto to trap the Kyuubi's chakra with his own and then rip it out. Tentacles soon wrap the Kyuubi to pin it in place. Bee directs Naruto to pull out the Kyuubi chakra and take it into his own. The Kyuubi severs the tentacles and Bee offers his apologies that he can't use his full power in Naruto's soul. Bee offers that while Naruto tries to pull out the Kyuubi chakra, the beast will try to pull out Naruto's. Should Naruto go to zero chakra, he'll die. The Kyuubi is amused, recognizing that Naruto is finally trying to take control of his powers. Naruto yells out that he's ready for the challenge...
	Chapter 497: "Kyuubi VS Naruto!!" - The Kyuubi chides Naruto for using Hachibi's help but Bee encourages Naruto, directing him to remove the beast's chakra from its mind and use his own willpower to block its hatred. The Kyuubi creates a compressed chakra sphere and fires it. Quickly a Hachibi arm takes shape to catch and smother the blast, which weakens Bee and prevents him from further helping . Naruto thanks the man and contemplates that he was able to read the Kyuubi's moves. He forms clones and unleashes a gigantic Rasengan against the Kyuubi. Tails move in to block the attack and the Kyuubi forces Naruto into retreat. The Bijuu questions if Naruto thinks he can actually win? Naruto answers that he wouldn't have taken the seal off otherwise. Another Sennin Mode Naruto grabs Kyuubi by the tail and flips him over, while two other Narutos unleash a Rasen Shuriken into the Bijuu’s unprotected chest. The jutsu expands and Naruto moves to withdraw the Kyuubi's chakra while it's being hammered. The jutsu ends as Naruto continues to pull out the chakra. The Kyuubi emits an essence of hatred into his chakra which is soon pulled in by Naruto. Dark thoughts begin to cloud his mind and he quickly grabs his head in confusion. Bee voices encouragement but the Kyuubi begins to draw Naruto's chakra into his own. The beast boasts that Naruto is nothing and the dark thoughts continue to plague the young man’s mind. His left eye soon turns dark as he remembers the past. Bee yells that the Kyuubi was stronger than he thought and that Naruto needs help. Yamato attempts to hold it back while a dark voice tells Naruto he's where he belongs. As he tries to make sense of the feelings overtaking him, a female voice greets him. A confused Naruto looks on towards the face of his newly arrived mother Kushina...
	Chapter 498: "Mom's Red Hair" - Naruto demands to know who the woman is and she laughs, asking him to guess. He accuses her of being the Kyuubi's true form and she laughs loudly. He then offers that no woman laughs like that. She lets out an angry negative "-ttebane!" and punches him. Naruto is confused and the woman apologizes, offering that she's always been hot-blooded, and prone to much such nonsense exclamations when excited. She asks if he's the same and Naruto eeks out in realization. She curses Minato for not telling him anything and offers that she is indeed... Naruto quickly embraces his mother. As tears well in his eyes, he closes them, sending the darkness out of his body. He uses -ttebayo and explains that he always wanted to meet her. She responds with -ttebane and says he is indeed her son. In reality, Bee and Yamato ponder why Naruto's transformation stopped. Back inside, Kushina says they can talk, but first she needs to take care of the fox. Chains emerge from Naruto, encircle and pin the beast down. The Kyuubi rages, recognizing Kushina's chakra. Kushina and Naruto sit, and she explains how her chakra was also used to make the Kyuubi seal, in the hopes she and Minato could aid Naruto in the future. Naruto laughs and explains that he's just glad she's so pretty. She thanks him and states that though he looks like her, she's glad he's got his father's hair. Naruto offers that he'd look good with her red hair color too. She reveals that Naruto is only the second to compliment her hair, his father being the first. Naruto smiles and suddenly asks how she and Minato fell in love. Kushina blushes and offers a "-ttebane" that it's embarrassing. She explains how she came to Konoha when she was young, and thought Minato was a flake when she first saw him. Wanting to make a strong first impression with the other students, she gave an impassioned declaration that she would be the first female Hokage. The other children didn't like such presumption and infuriatingly called her tomato because of her round face and red hair. Naruto asks if Minato stood up for her but she says no, she beat up the boys in a fury, giving rise to her new nickname of the "Red Hot-Blooded Habanero". Naruto is suddenly quiet, remembering how Kiba and Shikamaru commented on their scary mothers. He then asks what dad's dream was, and she reveals he wanted to be acknowledged by everyone in the village and be Hokage. Naruto smiles, thinking over how similar their goals were and Kushina says she didn't believe in Minato. Naruto asks why but she says that all changed, she used to hate her hair but because of Minato that ended. She was kidnapped by Kumo because of her special chakra. But as she was led away by the Cloud, she pulled out her long red hair, leaving a trail. No one from Konoha could find her except for one person, his father. After Minato rescued her, he offered that he saw her beautiful hair right away. On that day, her red hair became a thread of fate, she would like her hair and love Minato. Naruto grins and blushes and Kushina offers that there's one thing she says to the men who compliment her hair... "I love you." Naruto is bashful and Kushina asks him what's the product of the "Yellow Flash" and "Red Hot-Blooded Habanero"? Naruto stands, pulls out his jacket and announces that it's "Konoha's Orange Hokage!"
	Chapter 499: "A New Seal!" - With his mother's words of encouragement echoing through his mind, Naruto lets out a roar. The Kyuubi condemns Kushina as Naruto begins to reassert control. In reality he loses his chakra cloak and Yamato questions the nature of his returning to normal. Bee advises patience and inside Kushina tells Naruto now’s the time, as her chakra won't hold the Kyuubi long. Naruto affirms and creates a large number of clones. The Kyuubi begins to rip off his chains as the Narutos all launch with Rasengans. The Kyuubi swats them aside and warns Naruto not to get full of himself. Kushina concentrates, using the remaining chain to pull Kyuubi's legs out from under him. The Narutos change into Sennin Mode and increase the size of their Rasengans. They're delivered into the prone Kyuubi as a concussive blast. The beast remains shaken as Naruto launches a Rasen Shuriken into it full force. The Kyuubi is shocked by Naruto's strength as he successfully overcomes the beast's will and separates its chakra from its body. The clones disappear as the Kyuubi chakra disperses and is absorbed into Naruto's body. A full seal pattern emerges on Naruto, giving him a partial resemblance to the Rikudou Sennin. The Kyuubi tells him to stop and beings to create a large compressed chakra blast. Naruto is surprised that the beast is still so powerful and twists the seal shut on his stomach. Gates come crashing down to pin the Kyuubi in place and the beast remarks it's similarity to the Rikudou. The gates quickly interlock and combine to form a new prison. The Kyuubi challenges that he won't forget what just happened and Naruto offers his apologies, stating he won't hurt the beast. Kushina congratulates her son and offers that she can follow Minato now. Naruto is saddened by the news but his mother offers that she has more to tell him before she goes; the truth about the incident 16 years ago. Naruto asks what it is and she offers that it all goes back to her time as the previous Kyuubi Jinchuuriki...
	Chapter 500: "The Birth of Naruto" - Naruto is surprised and Kushina explains that she was the second Kyuubi Jinchuuriki. She herself was brought to Konoha to become the next vessel from the Whirlpool Country. The Senju and Uzumaki were distant relatives, so their ties were strong. The citizens of Hidden Whirling Tide were known for their long lives and high level of sealing abilities. She herself taught Minato many seals, including the seal on Naruto’s stomach. She then explains how the whirlpool mark on Naruto's jacket and Leaf flak jacket is Whirling Tides mark, used as a sign of goodwill towards their home village. In time the village was destroyed by those who feared their sealing jutsu, and the survivors fled throughout the world. Naruto demands to know why she was made into a Jinchuuriki then, and Kushina explains how her chakra was suited for it, being similar to the predecessor kunoichi Jinchuuriki. She laughs, offering that the woman's name was Uzumaki Mito, who married Shodai Hokage, like she herself married a Hokage too. She asks Naruto if he knows of the battle between Shodai and Madara and he affirms. She explains how during the battle Shodai gained control of the Kyuubi, and Mito sealed it within herself to assist her husband. From then on Konoha possessed the Kyuubi and as Mito's life neared its end, she was brought to the village to be the next vessel. Naruto angrily declares that they used her and Kushina offers that she had no idea why she had to move. Only the Hokage and advisors knew the truth and she felt the loneliness of such a burden begin to overtake her. That changed when she spoke to Mito, who offered that before the Kyuubi can be sealed away, the host must first fill the vessel with love. If that happens, even the Kyuubi Jinchuuriki can have a happy life. Naruto asks his mom if she was happy and thinking back with her time with Minato she says yes. Naruto wipes tears away and Kushina tells him he doesn't need to cry anymore. Naruto steadies himself and then asks how the masked guy attacked 16 years ago if she had the Kyuubi? Kushina offers that yes he did control it, but just moments before it was in her. The masked man somehow knew that the seal was weakest during childbirth. A full pregnancy term for a Jinchuuriki mother is about 10 months, and as energy goes to developing the child, the seal weakens in direct proportion. We flashback to 16 years ago and Minato offers that he'll be there with Kushina, strengthening the seal. Hiruzen and his wife Biwako are also present and the former Hokage explains they will have the birth outside the village behind a barrier in secret, as Mito's seal almost failed when she gave birth before. A short time later, Kushina and Biwako walk through the village and meet Uchiha Mikoto, holding her new baby. Kushina asks if they had a girl but Mikoto says no, it’s a baby boy they've named Sasuke, after Hiruzen's father. Mikoto asks if they've picked out a name for theirs, and Kushina says Naruto. Kushina then offers that he and Sasuke will be in school together, so she hopes they become friends. But more importantly, does giving birth hurt? This amuses Mikoto, who offers that Kushina is afraid of something after all. Biwako pulls Kushina away, reminding her that the birth is classified, even to her friends. A short time later, the birthing starts inside a cave guarded by ANBU. Kushina yells out and Minato offers he's never heard her in such pain before. Biwako tells him to just focus on the seal, chiding the Yondaime Hokage for panicking. Minato holds his hands over the seal on her stomach, stating he can feel the beast trying to escape. He pleads for her to hang on, while outside a cloaked figure finishes killing off the guards. The figure phases through the rock wall while inside Kushina gives a final push. Minato pushes back against the Kyuubi to keep it sealed and with a final yell the baby is out. The newborn Naruto cries out and Biwako congratulates them. Both parents cry out of happiness and Kushina offers that she finally gets to meet her son. Minato tells her they've got to focus now on solidifying the seal and she agrees. As they began strengthening the seal, Biwako and the ANBU inside fall to the floor dead. Holding baby Naruto, the masked man tells Minato to back away from the Kyuubi Jinchuuriki, or his son dies...
	Chapter 501: "The Kyuubi Strikes!" - As Minato wonders how the man bypassed the barrier, Kushina winces as the seal begins to fail. The intruder asks Minato if he cares for his son and the Hokage tells the man to calm down. He offers that he is calm and launches Naruto into the air. Minato flickers to Naruto as the masked man moves to swipe his kunai. As Minato cradles his son, explosive tags concealed in the blanket activate. He moves to throw it off as he teleports away. A building explodes and Minato hurtles to safety, shielding his son from the debris. He gives thanks that Naruto was not hurt and removes a splinter of wood from his own leg. He determines the man wanted him split from Kushina and that he has to hurry back. He uses Hiraishin again to teleport Naruto to a secure location. A short time later Kushina is held down in a ceremonial altar. She demands to know what the man is after and he explains that he's going to rip the Kyuubi out of her to destroy Konoha. She's shocked and the man notes that he sees Minato's Hiraishin teleport mark in her Kyuubi seal. However with Minato out of the way and the seal weak... his time has finally arrived. Elsewhere Minato tucks Naruto in and asks his son to wait while he saves his mom. Back at the altar, the Kyuubi locks eyes with the masked man's Sharingan and is suddenly freed from his bindings. He roars and the man commands him to come forth. Kushina remains helpless as the seal fails, allowing the Kyuubi to emerge from her body and take form above her. It roars again, finally free and the man directs the beast to head for Konoha. A weakened Kushina begs them to stop and the man remarks in surprise at the Uzumaki Clan's vitality and ability to not immediately die from Bijuu removal. He then offers that it's fitting for the beast to kill its former host anyway. The Kyuubi swipes, destroying the area where Kushina lay prone. It looks up to see Kushina safely in the hands of Minato and the masked man offers that it's too late anyway. Kushina asks if Naruto is okay and Minato says yes, she then reveals that the man and Kyuubi are headed for Konoha. He teleports away with his wife and the masked man moves to continue on. Minato delivers Kushina to safety and she asks why he's doing this. He tells her not to think about it and to stay with Naruto. Fighting exhaustion she lays beside her son, cradles him and cries. Minato clenches his fist and his wife thanks him and wishes him luck. Putting on his Yondaime Hokage flame jacket, he offers he'll be back soon. Elsewhere at the Uchiha compound a young Itachi holds his younger brother in his arms and looks to the night sky, wondering why he's getting such an awful feeling...
	Chapter 502: "Yondaime's Struggle to the Death!!" - Itachi comforts his brother and questions why his parents had to leave now of all times. Elsewhere Guy pleads for a more hot-blooded contest with Kakashi. Kakashi ignores his rival and questions the odd feeling in the air. At the Hokage Administration building Sandaime is suddenly shaken from his work and looks outside. In the village the masked man strikes the ground to summon, unleashing the Kyuubi in the middle of the village. The beast roars, causing massive devastation. ANBU immediately move to alert Sandaime. He says he knows and straps tight his battle gear. He questions if Kushina's seal failed and states he'll handle the Kyuubi while everyone else tries to save the villagers. The Kyuubi notices Yondaime standing on Hokage mountain and unleashes a concentrated chakra blast. Yondaime offers that he won't let this happen and holds one of his Hiraishin tagged kunai in front of him. The attack is suddenly absorbed and teleported miles outside the village for detonation. The ninja of the village recognize Yondaime in action and Sandaime tells the ANBU to move out. Minato affirms that he has to tell Sandaime what's going on as the masked man reaches out to him from behind. He quickly turns to stab the man but his arm phases through. The masked man re-solidifies to grab onto Minato's arm and then begins to warp them both away. As they spin away, Minato disappears leaving the masked man to compliment Minato's speed at doing his own teleportation. He offers though that the next time they touch he'll warp him. Minato lands outside the village near one of his marked kunai and tries to figure out the man's identity. The man swirls into existence before him and Minato quickly considers everything the man has done, from knowing about Kushina's seal, to defeating the ANBU, to being able to bypass the barrier. He asks the man if he's Uchiha Madara, but says that can't be, as Madara is dead. The man lowers his hood and says maybe not? Minato concludes it doesn't matter in any case, why attack Konoha? Tobi offers that his plan is to start war to bring peace. Minato firms up, and considers that the man excels at space-time manipulation and can control the Kyuubi, which makes him even more dangerous than the fox. He affirms he has to kill the man and thinks that the Kyuubi can't be controlled for too long. So while Sandaime handles the Kyuubi, he'll have to take out the masked man. Tobi charges and offers there's no hope. As he phases through Minato, a chain attached to his arms remains solid. It wraps around Minato but he teleports a short distance away. Minato realizes that the only time he can strikes is when the man remains solid, so it'll come down to a battle of speed to see who inflicts damage first. They charge each other and Minato launches one of his marked kunai. It phases through Tobi's head as he reaches for Minato. Time crawls still as the skilled ninja make their moves. As the kunai passes through Tobi, Minato raises his arm with a Rasengan. Tobi's hand makes contact with Minato to warp him away but in an instant Minato teleports to the kunai to unleash the Rasengan into Tobi's back. The speed duel ends as Minato closes his hand, effortlessly catching the kunai that he threw just moments before. He then offers to the masked man the jutsu he used was Hiraishin level two...
	Chapter 503: "Minato's Shiki Fuujin!!" - Tobi is slammed into the earth but then quickly retreats, holding his bloody arm. The arm begins to melt off and in an instant Minato holds one of his marked kunai to Tobi's chest. The masked man theorizes he was marked by one of Minato's teleport seals while Minato touches Tobi's chest with his free hand, causing a new seal to appear. Tobi asks if Minato's trying to free the Kyuubi from his control, to which the Hokage says he already has. Elsewhere the Kyuubi roars as the Sharingan mind control fades. A gathering of ninja try to combat the beast, including two wounded parents begging their son to flee. Iruka pleas to stay and help but his father tells him to escape while he can. A group ninja lead by Sandaime manage to force the Kyuubi outside of the village, and he directs them to keep fighting. Elsewhere Tobi stands above Minato and compliments him on both wounding and ending his control of the Kyuubi in one move. He then offers that the Kyuubi will be his again someday and the world will bow to his will. The man swirls from existence as Minato looks on, confident the man was not lying. At the Kyuubi the Leaf continue to battle, with Iruka being quickly spirited away. Amongst trees marked with barrier seals, a ninja directs the young ninja before him to remain. He offers it's an internal matter which they should avoid. Kurenai yells out that such talk is foolish, as they can help. Her father offers that shinobi may not have long lives, but they must protect their young to insure another generation will come about so they can pass on the will of fire. The Kyuubi once again compresses chakra for a blast, as the Hokage watch in worry. The Kyuubi is quickly squashed into the ground by Gamabunta, as the gathering ninja rejoice at Yondaime's arrival. The Kyuubi continues compressing chakra and Minato directs Gamabunta to hold the beast while he can, as he needs to gather enough chakra to teleport them out of there. Sandaime watches on as both Minato and the Kyuubi suddenly vanish, reappearing on the horizon. Minato holds a weakened Kushina who is bleeding from her mouth and directs her to erect a barrier. She states her chakra's almost gone but manages to release binding chains which briefly subdue the beast. Naruto cries in Minato's arms and Kushina apologizes to her son for waking him. She tells her husband that she'll drag the Kyuubi back inside her and die, which will prevent the Kyuubi from reconstituting itself for some period of time. She smiles and thanks her husband for everything. A stunned Minato states she made him into a worthy husband, Hokage and father. She tells her husband to not look sad, as she is happy, because he loved her and it’s her son’s birthday. She offers that the thought of the three of them living together makes her happy. Minato begins to cry and Kushina says her one regret will be in not seeing Naruto grow up. Minato is silent, but then states they can use their chakra to see Naruto one more time. He states they'll seal a portion of her chakra into Naruto using the Uzumaki Clan Hakke no Fuuin Shiki and he’ll then lead the Kyuubi away and use the Shiki Fuujin. Kushina realizes the result of such a jutsu and cries out, but Minato states he will be unable to seal the whole thing away for good, at best he can get half of it. Allowing the Kyuubi to reappear and roam free would upset the balance of power among the villages, but the Shiki Fuujin will permanently end half of the Kyuubi's power. Minato thinks back to a conversation with Jiraiya, where the Sannin tells his young pupil that he may be the child of destiny who will be the world's savior. Minato was confused but in the present he considers its new meaning, stating he'll seal the other half of the Kyuubi's power using the Hakke no Fuuin Shiki. Kushina is stunned but Minato says he knows what's on her mind. He offers that Jiraiya spoke of a world in danger, and the masked man they saw tonight was the harbinger of these events. He states that Naruto will be the one to stop this man, a Jinchuuriki who will blaze a trail to a new future. Sandaime appears nearby as Kushina begins to try and change her husband's mind. Minato lays Naruto on the ground and begins to form the needed hand seals, quickly calling forth the Shinigami which takes form behind him. He asks his wife to have faith, as Naruto is their son after all...
	Chapter 504: "Thank You" - Minato states he'll use Kushina's remaining chakra to seal the Kyuubi, which will also allow her to visit Naruto later in life and help him control the Kyuubi. Kushina states she doesn't want him to bear such a burden alone. Minato is silent, and Kushina screams out, demanding to know why he has to sacrifice himself, just so she can see Naruto briefly later in life. Minato offers that turning ones back on country and village is as bad as abandoning ones child. But they are a family of shinobi. And he isn't a good substitute for Kushina anyway, even if she can only see Naruto briefly. So it just isn't for her, it's for Naruto as well. Dying to make a better life for one's son is a father's duty. A distance away, Sandaime watches on as the Shiki Fuujin markings appear on Minato's body. He recognizes the jutsu and is unable to penetrate the barrier to assist further. The Shinigami reaches through Minato to withdraw a portion of the Kyuubi's power and the beast curses the Hokage. The chakra is ripped out and sealed into Minato, leaving him weakened. The shinobi watching with Sandaime note the Kyuubi shrank in size, having been substantially de-powered. Minato summons the ceremonial throne and lifts Naruto. The Kyuubi understands Minato's plan and attempts to break free from Kushina's chains. Minato calls out for her to stay with him as the Kyuubi swipes a death blow towards Naruto. Before his nail can pierce Naruto, both parents throw themselves between the claw and Naruto, stopping its nail as it pierces their bodies. Kushina smiles, offering that if the father can sacrifice himself, a mother can do it better. Sandaime wonders if the child they saved was theirs and the Kyuubi cries out again. Kushina offers though that Minato won the argument, and he thanks her. Wiping blood he summons Gerotora, and states he's leaving the key to the seal with him. He directs him to go to Jiraiya and the toad takes his leave. Sandaime recognizes that Naruto is to be the Kyuubi Jinchuuriki and the Shinigami completes his preparations. Minato offers that he'll now perform the seal, and that he'll leave some of his chakra to help Naruto as well. He then offers that they don't have much time, so if she has anything to say... Kushina greets her son, and directs him to eat well and grow into a strong boy. To make a lot of real friends and study his Ninjutsu. Don't feel bad if you fail at anything, and make sure to listen to your teachers. Avoid the three shinobi vices: Don't borrow money, don't drink until you're 20, and try not to pick up a weird girlfriend, find someone like mom. And watch out for Jiraiya! Minato smiles and Kushina tells her son that he'll experience a lot of suffering, but he needs to remember who he is and find a goal in life. Now crying, she offers that she has so much more she wants to say to him but she loves him. She then apologizes to Minato for using all their time but he says that's okay. He greets Naruto and tells him to listen to his motor-mouth mother and then performs the seal. We fade away on baby Naruto and return to the present, as Kushina apologizes to Naruto. She states she left him with such a heavy burden and wasn't there to help him. Naruto tells her not to apologize, times were hard but he never blamed them for it. He never knew a parent's love but he managed, but he understands now. He lives today because of they gave their lives for him. Kushina begins to cry and Naruto offers that they filled his vessel with love before they put the Kyuubi in him, so he's happy and healthy today because of that. And for that reason he's glad he's their son. Kushina reaches out to embrace her son and asks Minato if he heard that their love reached Naruto. As she begins to fade away she thanks Naruto for letting her be his mom, and for letting Minato be his dad. And thanks for being their son... As she fades away for good, tears begin to flow from Naruto's eyes...

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Volume Fifty-Two Manga Summary
Naruto: VOLUME 52 Title: Sorezore no Dainanahan!! ~ Here's Team 7!!
	Chapter 483: "Master and Student Meet Again!!" - Kakashi finds Sakura's team knocked out and awakens Kiba enough to get her location. He moves them to safety and then goes in pursuit. At the bridge, Sasuke asks why Sakura would join him. She moves closer and states she regretted not leaving with him. Sasuke asks if she knows his plans. She says she doesn't care but he reveals his goal is to crush Konoha. Sakura is shocked and Sasuke asks if she'd really betray them? To prove herself, he directs her to kill Karin. The barely conscious Karin watches on as Sakura withdraws a kunai. Sakura asks who the woman is. Sasuke says she's a useless member of Team Hawk, and a medical ninja which Sakura could replace. Sakura ponders that Sasuke is a different person and completely heartless. She walks closer to Karin and tries to steady her nerves, knowing that she could end it all by stabbing Sasuke. With her back turned, Sasuke moves to kill Sakura with Chidori. She quickly turns in time to see Kakashi knock Sasuke's hand away. He chides his former student for falling so far and then kicks him backwards. Kakashi asks Sakura if she was trying to kill Sasuke by herself. She remains silent and he offers that she doesn't have to take on the burden by herself. As the leader of Team 7 it's his own fault things went this far and he should never have told her years ago that things would go back to normal. He wonders if he was just trying to convince himself, as he's been a terrible sensei to them all. Kakashi says he hates having to repeat himself, but he pleas for Sasuke to give up his obsession with revenge. Sasuke releases a loud laugh and says to bring back his family; then he'll stop. Kakashi states that he doesn't want to kill him. Sasuke retorts that his former master thinks he's capable of such a feat? He's longed to kill him so badly. Kakashi ponders that Madara has corrupted Sasuke, he then directs Sakura to take Karin to safety and heal her. Sakura asks what he'll do, and he says he'll see this through with the same determination she showed. He directs her to leave and offers that no matter how far Orochimaru fell, Sandaime Hokage always looked at his former student with affection. Revealing his Sharingan, Kakashi offers that he understands how Sandaime felt. Sasuke smiles and offers that Kakashi and Sandaime will have plenty to talk about then when he joins him...
	Chapter 484: "Here's Team 7!!" - Sakura heals an unmoving Karin, who voices a silent plea cursing Sakura for crying, as it's making her cry as well. A distance away, Sasuke chides Kakashi as being unworthy of the Sharingan. Elsewhere Naruto rushes onwards through the forest, considering the advice about how to handle Sasuke given to him by Itachi, Gaara and the Raikage. With their words in mind, he affirms he won't make a decision until he sees Sasuke again. Below the bridge, Sasuke unleashes a Susanoo arrow. The water explodes and Kakashi concludes the attack was so fast he could only warp it away with Kamui. Kakashi asks if that's Susanoo and Sasuke offers disbelief Kakashi could awaken the Mangekyou. Kakashi pleas again for Sasuke to look in his heart, as it can't be totally dark. Sasuke drops his guard and gets a flash of the Konoha Genin. Sasuke yells out that he only sees them laughing, ignorant of the sacrifice Itachi made. He yells that all he hears in their laughter is ridicule, but he'll change it to screams of anguish. As Kakashi watches on, Susanoo grows, gaining armor to resemble Itachi's version. On the bridge, Karin offers that Sasuke has grown so dark that she doesn't recognize him anymore. Sasuke suddenly grabs his eyes in pain and the Susanoo shudders, returning to its skeletal form and then nothing. Sasuke looks on with dim vision, attempting to focus. On the bridge, a healed Karin sits and asks the absent Sakura what she plans to do. Sasuke wipes at his eyes and Kakashi looks on wondering why Sakura came back. Behind Sasuke, on the underneath side of the bridge, Sakura maneuvers with kunai in hand. Thinking that she can't let Kakashi carry the burden she launches herself to stab Sasuke in the back. While she moves, she attempts to affirm herself and thinks back over her promise with the others and her own history with her former teammate. She suddenly stops with the kunai inches away from Sasuke's back, as her drive to kill him fails her. Sasuke quickly turns and grabs her by the throat. Kakashi rushes on, cursing himself that this had to happen during his Mangekyou recovery time. Sasuke grabs the kunai from Sakura's hand and moves to kill her. Before he can do so, Sakura is safely removed from his grip into the protective arms of Naruto, who turns to make eye contact with Sasuke...
	Chapter 485: "Close... Yet So Far..." - As the two men lock eyes, Kakashi charges and forces Sasuke to retreat. Kakashi offers that Naruto was an unexpected but welcome arrival. Naruto reminds Sasuke that Sakura was part of Team 7, but the other says he's not part of that team any longer. Naruto explains that he heard about what happened with the Uchiha from Tobi, and he understands why he's doing it. Sasuke tells him to shut it, as he told him once before he would never know his loss. An angered Sakura yells that Naruto still considers him a friend and has faith in him. Sasuke proclaims that he just killed Danzou, and it was like a weight was lifted by helping cleanse the Uchiha name. And he'll realize Konoha's dreams of wiping the Uchiha from everyone's memories by killing every last one of them. Kakashi ponders that Naruto and Sakura don't yet understand how the hatred of the previous era has shaped the Uchiha and Sasuke, but they will in time. Naruto forms a clone but Kakashi tells them to retreat. He offers that the poison kunai Sakura was using wouldn't have been enough anyway, he should handle things. On the bridge, Karin affirms that she's done with Sasuke for good. Down below, Sasuke charges Chidori and approaches his former comrades. Naruto asks Kakashi if he plans to kill Sasuke. His former sensei does not answer, causing Naruto's clone to grab and hold him. Naruto himself charges Sasuke with Rasengan and the two men move to connect their strikes. In an alternate plane, Naruto and Sasuke stand staring at each other. Naruto explains that he grew up hated because of the Kyuubi and wanted revenge. One wrong move and he could have ended up like Sasuke is now, but he found people who cared for him. Naruto explains how he saw they were similar, he was jealous, but he also wanted to be just like Sasuke. In the end, he's glad they met. Sasuke warns him again that he'll kill him and everyone in the village. So, Sasuke explains, he has a choice, Naruto can kill him or be killed. Naruto says he'll be neither, as the attacks explode he offers that he'll...
	Chapter 486: "Fist" - The attacks explode, sending both men flying backwards. Kakashi catches Naruto, while Zetsu arrives to protect Sasuke. He reveals he was sent by Madara to monitor Sasuke. Naruto announces that he now knows for sure what to do. Elsewhere Madara ponders that he'll need to collect the Rinnegan before the war breaks out and Zetsu's clone emerges to fill him in on the current predicament. Kakashi asks Naruto what he means and the young man stares intently at his former teammate. Madara swirls into view and chides Sasuke for not resting. He notices Naruto and says they can fight properly later. Zetsu creates clones and offers that they should take the Kyuubi, but Madara offers that Zetsu is not a good match up for Naruto, Sasuke can handle it later. He then directs Zetsu to rejoin his black half and find Kisame. Naruto walks forward and announces he has something to say. Madara motions for them to go but Sasuke asks for him to wait. Naruto asks if Sasuke remembers what he said at the Valley of the End, how first class ninja could see what is in their opponent's heart by just exchanging blows once? Naruto offers that he saw what was in Sasuke's heart, but did Sasuke see what was in his? If they fight, they'll both die. Naruto explains to Sasuke that if he attacks Konoha, Naruto will shoulder his hatred and die with him. Sasuke demands to know why he would do that? Naruto says it's because they're friends, and they can see what is in the other's heart with fists alone. He offers that he's not giving up on Sasuke, but he's not going to bother trying to change his mind with words. And if they both die, they'll be free of the burden of “Uchiha” and “Kyuubi”. Sasuke retorts that he doesn't plan to die and doesn't want to understand. Kakashi tells Naruto not to throw his life away, but Naruto offers that he can't become Hokage if he can't even save one friend. He'll fight Sasuke...
	Chapter 487: "The Battle Begins...!!" - Sasuke chuckles, offering that he'll kill Naruto first. Sakura chastises herself for being too weak to carry out her plans, and concludes she must believe in both Naruto and Sasuke. Kakashi tells Sakura to take care of his body, as he'll take out Madara with his Mangekyou. Madara says that would be useless and that it's time to go. Looking towards Naruto with dim vision, Sasuke tells Madara he wants to speak with him. The Akatsuki swirl away and Naruto offers that he'll be ready. At the Akatsuki base, Sasuke declares that he wants Itachi's eyes. Madara says that's to be expected with Sasuke's extensive Susanoo usage. He then asks what changed Sasuke's mind? Sasuke affirms that he wants to destroy Naruto at full power, as it’s the only way to reject everything Naruto stands for. Back at the bridge, Sakura internally thanks Naruto... who suddenly fall unconscious with a foamy mouth. Sakura and Kakashi realize it’s from the poison kunai which grazed Naruto's cheek. With an antidote administered, Sakura apologizes to Naruto. Kakashi hoists Karin onto his back and warns her not to try anything. She asks why she would even bother and then mulls over finally meeting Naruto. At Kumo, Raikage and Killer Bee are happily greeted by a gathering of Cloud ninja, including a crying Omoi. Omoi asks what the thing on Bee's back is, and the Jinchuuriki explains that it's a Mist Seven Sword that's taken a liking to him. Back at the battlefield where Kisame died, White and Black Zetsu bury Kisame’s body. Black Zetsu affirms that he recorded the battle and White asks where Samehada is. Black explains that the Hachibi took it and White asks if that means... In Kumo, inside Samehada's mouth lurks a hidden Kisame. Kisame calculates that he'll have to be very careful from here, remembering how Madara ordered him to hunt the Hachibi carefully. Madara directs him to use White Zetsu's perfect clone making abilities to act as a diversion. This will give him the chance to sneak into the Lighting Country. Kisame contemplates that he never would have guess Samehada would betray him, but it made it easier for him to sneak in anyway. The Zetsus offer that the Cloud sensor ninja can't detect Kisame, probably because Samehada always used Kisame's chakra. White Zetsu offers that it wasn't easy switching places with Kisame, and the Black directs them to remerge and feed. Elsewhere, ninja from Waterfall rush an industrial hallway. They desperately look back to locate their pursuer. Snakes quickly dart out to encircle them and the cloaked figure offers that he's still getting use to his new powers. With Orochimaru-style eyes and scaled skin, Kabuto smiles and offers that it's probably time to move...
	Chapter 488: "The Villages" - On TV monitors, the five feudal lords of the great shinobi nations debate signing off on the ninja village alliance. The Water lord is hesitant, but finally relents when the other nations authorize the joint force. Tenga, who administrated the taping of the meeting, declares the force approved. Elsewhere Kakashi shows where he stashed their sleeping comrades, and directs Sakura to apologize profusely when they waken. Naruto walks over to Lee and promptly collapses to sleep beside him. Sakura yells at him, but Karin offers that she's the one who poisoned the kunai which affected him. Sakura is shamed into silence but smiles. In Suna, Kiri and Tsuchi the Kages return and are greeted with news of the feudal lords approval. Back in the forest, Kiba yells about everyone being selfish. Naruto tells him to quit whining but Kiba retorts that Naruto has been whining since Sasuke left the first time. Sai chimes in with his own view point and soon the young men are trading verbal barbs. Looking at Naruto, Karin considers how Naruto is the exact opposite of Sasuke, so warm and bright. She's suddenly shaken by a sense of evil deep inside Naruto. Three cloaked figures arrive, and ask Sai what happened. Sai identifies them as Root and states that with their tongue seals gone, it can only mean Danzou is dead. For that reason Root should talk with their new Hokage. Back in Konoha, Shizune calls out Tsunade's name from her side. Some time later, the Leaf rookies discuss Naruto's decision to fight Sasuke alone. Shikamaru asks Naruto if he's trying to protect Sasuke, but Naruto says no. The others chime in demanding to know why he couldn't have taken out Sasuke but Naruto says it's not that easy, he couldn't defeat Sasuke at his current level. He states he's the only one who can face Sasuke, and he can only explain it when the time is right. Sakura wonders what he is hiding and Naruto excuses himself to get some ramen. Elsewhere in the village, Koharu and Homura acknowledge to Kakashi that they need a leader going into the alliance, so they'll accept his appointment as Kage. Kakashi accepts and a short time later he stands before the Fire Daimyou. The lord begins his official declaration but is suddenly interrupted by a runner bringing urgent news. Back in Konoha, Shizune and fellow medical ninja cry. Shizune moves to embrace Tsunade and the newly awakened and rejuvenated Hokage chides Shizune for squeezing too hard. At Akatsuki's base, Madara warns that Sasuke will need time to recuperate and asks if he's in pain? With bandages over his eyes, Sasuke smiles and states he can feel Itachi's power flowing into his own, making him stronger...
	Chapter 489: "The Brink of the Great Ninja World War...!!" - Gerotora asks Oogamasennin if he should really be given to Naruto as Jiraiya wished. The great toad sennin asks that Naruto be brought before him for a future foretelling. In Konoha, Karin cries to her interrogators about how she was exploited by Orochimaru and Sasuke. Some of the interrogators express sympathy but Ibiki asks that she cut the crap and warns his men to not fall for her tears. Karin stops her crying and offers that she'll talk in exchange for food. At the Hokage residence, Shizune warns the famished Tsunade to slow down in her eating, but the Hokage continues to power through her meal. Kakashi enters and explains how he was close to becoming Hokage, but surmises he wasn't fit for the position anyway. He goes on to explain that Madara is behind Akatsuki and Tsunade directs everyone to prepare for the alliance. At Ichiraku, Naruto happily exclaims hearing that Tsunade has recovered. Sakura smiles and Teuchi says such news means the ramen is on the house. Later at the war planning session, Tsunade and the council directs the gathered ninja on how to prepare for the upcoming conflict. Shikaku offers to Shikamaru that he feels his son is still too young but he'll need to pay attention. Shikamaru offers that he's ready and memorizing everything. At Ichiraku, Teuchi sets down a bowl and Naruto happily thanks him for his meal. He suddenly poofs away and begins to gulp down his meal. The taste shocks him into noticing he's now at Shima's dinner table. The toad exclaims happiness that Naruto finally likes her worm soup. Naruto asks why he's there and Fukasaku explains how he reverse summoned Naruto so he could see the great sennin. A short time later Naruto greets the toad who asks who he is again? Naruto explains who he is and the sage apologizes. He declares that Naruto will meet an octopus and then battle a young man with powerful eyes. Naruto interjects that he knows about the latter part and the toad sage asks if he knows what he is? Naruto offers that he's prepared and the great toad states that he also foresaw Gerotora being given to Naruto. Gerotora reluctantly accepts the decision and unfurls himself for Naruto. Naruto asks what the scroll is and the toad explains how it's a seal which could fully release the Kyuubi, and it's the key to finishing "that jutsu" if he wanted. Elsewhere Anko and her team inspect the fallen bodies of the Waterfall ninja killed by Kabuto. They debate why he would leave the bodies behind and Anko wonders aloud who he will go after next. Elsewhere Kabuto offers that he thought he should first greet Tobi, or should he call him Madara? Madara voices surprise that he was found, but Kabuto offers that he has been a spy for numerous villages and people. Madara offers that should be expected then, since he was Sasori's spy and a traitor to Akatsuki. He jumps to attack so Kabuto retreats and form hand seals. Suddenly five coffins spring from the ground before him and Madara exclaims surprise at the jutsu known only to Orochimaru and the Second Hokage. From the coffins steps the resurrected cloaked forms of Nagato, Deidara, Kakuzu, Sasori and Itachi. Kabuto offers that he perfected Edo Tensei and is doing it now just for Madara as a sign of his power and trust. Madara asks him why use it if not to fight? Kabuto declares he would like to join forces...
	Chapter 490: "The Truth of the Kyuubi!!" - Madara asks what's in it for him and Kabuto explains how his forces will be bolstered with the resurrected Akatsuki members. Madara asks what Kabuto wants and the man answers that he wants Sasuke, to help answer his questions about Ninjutsu. Madara asks what happens if he declines, which causes Kabuto to call forth another coffin, the unseen contents of which surprises a disbelieving Madara. Madara asks how he managed such a feat but Kabuto answers that Madara knows, but to rest easy, he hasn't told a soul. Madara laughs and calls Kabuto shrewd. Not wanting to further hamper his plans, he agrees on one condition, giving up Sasuke only after his plan is complete. Kabuto accepts and reseals the sixth coffin. Elsewhere Anko and her team continue to track Kabuto’s trail of corpses and debate whether they're being led into a trap. Anko asks a Hyuuga team member to scan ahead. He does so and is surprised to reveal he found Kabuto and also Madara nearby. They ponder if Kabuto lead them to Madara and Anko declares they have to inform Konoha immediately. At Myouboku, Fukasaku asks Naruto why he hasn't touched the scroll seal yet. Gerotora offers further explanation, stating the Kyuubi's power works on two levels, chakra and mind. When chakra is pulled out, some of the Kyuubi’s will comes along as well. When too much power is drawn, the fox’s willpower will fill Naruto's heart with darkness. So Naruto has to have a strong enough will to fully overcome the Kyuubi's. Currently only a little chakra is released through the seal, but the scroll key can unlock the full thing. And should the Kyuubi's will totally take over, it would be reborn. The two toads then discuss how Jiraiya attempted to tweak the seal when he was training with Naruto, which failed and caused Naruto to lose control. Naruto offers that it also happened when he fought Orochimaru; he lost control and hurt Sakura. From that point on he swore to use his own power. But when he saw Hinata also get hurt, he totally lost control until the Fourth closed the seal again. He concludes though that he can't escape who he is and that he’ll need the Kyuubi's power to fight Sasuke. Thinking back to his dad, Naruto reaches out and touches the key, promising that he's now ready to learn how to control the seal. Naruto offers that he's all theirs now and it's time to find the octopus. In Kumo, plans are made in a meeting for the coalition and Bee writes in his notebook. With Samehada leaning next to his table, he debates new lyrics for his rhymes, pondering how well -tebayo would work as an ending. From his hidden location, Kisame remarks happily that he now knows Kumo's strength thanks to Bee's stupidity. Bee decides the "-tebayo" sucks while Shii concludes his organizational statements. Raikage approves of the plan and directs his ninja to dispatch word to the other villages; they'll conduct a joint meeting with them in three days time...
	Chapter 491: "inchuuriki Confined!!" - At Myouboku, Gerotora crawls down the throat of a gagging Naruto. As tears and drool flow, Naruto finally manages to swallow the key scroll toad. Naruto asks Oogamasennin for a hint about finding the octopus, and the elder offers that he'll be found at a solitary island, a paradise for all manner of creatures. Naruto imagines a tropical resort and happily affirms his understanding. Fukasaku forms a hand seal and Naruto instantly returns to his seat at Ichiraku, surprising fellow patrons. The patrons recognize Naruto and ask for autographs. Naruto blushes and offers that he's not used to that type of reaction. Teuchi smiles at the villager's change in opinion towards Naruto and interjects that they'll get nothing until Naruto can finish his ramen. Naruto exclaims happily that he can finally eat and we advance in time three days to the Kage meeting. Raikage offers that everyone arrived early and Gaara says such haste is needed. Tsuchikage asks Tsunade if she's still capable of acting at Hokage at her age and she questions such words coming from him. Mizukage suggests Tsunade is a welcome presence over Danzou. Mifune calls the meeting to order and Tsunade reveals they may have found Akatsuki's base but need more information. Raikage offers that they're also gathering intel, which Mizukage suggests would go better if they unify those forces. Tsuchikage suggests that should work and asks where they should hide the Jinchuuriki? Tsunade and the Raikage are thrown by such a suggestion and the Hokage demands to know why they shouldn't use their full strength? Gaara offers that the war is to protect the Jinchuuriki and reminds her that the decisions will be made by majority. This angers Tsunade but Gaara reminds her that he knows Naruto; he'll do stupid things for his comrades which is a problem. Tsunade finally accedes to the position and Tsuchikage offers that she still has fire in her after all. The Raikage suggests they hide the two Jinchuuriki in the Lightning Country, since it has not given rise to any Akatsuki, on an isolated island where he and Bee train. A short time passes and Naruto, Yamato and several other Leaf travel by boat through a foggy sea. Naruto explains to Yamato the octopus prophecy and offers approval at being sent on a secret mission to a paradise like the elder foretold. Yamato ponders that Naruto doesn't yet realize the true nature of the trip and a Cloud ninja announces they have arrived. As the fog clears Naruto smiles in excitement... which is suddenly shattered by the jagged peaks, roars and skeletons he sees on the violent island before him. The Cloud offers that it's like their Forest of Death; it's a refuge for the animals that live there. Naruto angrily yells to the elder that this is no paradise. As the Cloud begins to offer a warning, gigantic tentacles rise from the water around them. Naruto raises his arms in amazement and asks for direction but Yamato identifies the beast as a squid. Naruto is confused and the Cloud ninja warns this was what they should watch out for. Naruto begins to count the tentacles and Yamato warns that it's not the right number, they should take it out. Naruto says they should make sure, as squid have ten tentacles and octopi eight. He's soon grabbed by a tentacle and flung into the air. Suddenly Hachibi locks tentacles with the creature and raps that the squid should watch himself. The Leaf are thrown by the new arrival and Naruto happily announces it has the correct number of arms. The Cloud identifies Killer Bee and Yamato is shocked at his appearance. Emerging from Hachibi, Bee rhymes that the fools are late!
	Chapter 492: "Greetings" - Killer Bee lands on the deck with Samehada in tow and Naruto offers his thanks which ends in his traditional "dattebayo". Bee looks to his lyric book and to the crossed out "-tebayo". He offers a rhyme about being wary of Naruto, who in turn has second thoughts about Bee's weird nature. The Kumo ninja explains how Bee developed enka rap and another ninja named Motoi greets them from shore. From within the ship, Aoba assists a seasick Guy. A short time later the Leaf and Cloud are ashore and a gigantic gorilla roars at them. Bee tells the beast to calm down and exchanges fist bumps with him. The Kumo ninja explains how Bee tamed all the wild animals; he also reveals the island has a barrier which will alert them if anyone appears. Naruto asks who the guy is anyway? Motoi reveals that he's Killer Bee, the Hachibi Jinchuuriki who learned to control his Bijuu and its power on this very island. A short time later Naruto knocks on the door to Bee's living quarters. Bee answers and asks if Naruto wants an autograph. Naruto demands the man train him, explaining that he's the Kyuubi Jinchuuriki. Bee says he's on vacation, why waste it training? Naruto affirms that they're both Jinchuuriki and the he needs his help. Bee states Naruto has the right attitude, but is he a bad enough guy to handle it? Naruto fumbles out a rap asking for help which Bee offers isn't bad. He then states they need to exchange fist bumps first and Naruto happily does so. He offers another rap which realizes too late insults Bee. Bee remains silent and Naruto changes tactics. Forming a hand seal, he transforms into a harem of girls which drape themselves over Bee. The Hachibi Jinchuuriki remains silent and slams the door, leaving a frustrated Naruto behind. Naruto pounds on the door again, wondering if he has the wrong octopus. Motoi finally answers and Naruto asks why Bee won't train him, since he and Bee are both Jinchuuriki. Motoi reacts harshly to what he sees as Naruto's insolence, but Naruto says he knows what Bee went through, he just wants to know why he won't help him. Motoi offers that Bee sees Naruto for who he really is, and asks if Bee greeted him. Naruto says they exchanged fist bumps. Motoi smiles and says he'll take Naruto to where Bee trained. Yamato appears and says he should come along too since he's a Mokuton user. They arrive at the Waterfall of Truth and Motoi directs Naruto to sit on a stone before it. Yamato asks if this is to train the Bijuu, but Motoi offers that part is later. He directs Naruto to close his eyes, so he can see who he truly is. Naruto does so and a voice from the falls asks about the nerve of those Leaf ninja who asked for his autograph, acting like they were his friends. Naruto opens his eyes in shock to see another Naruto with a darker nature emerge from the falls...br>
	Chapter 493: "Dark Naruto!!" - Naruto asks who the man is, and the dark figure replies that he's him. Naruto states he didn't create a clone but the figure says he's the real Naruto, the true self in Naruto's heart. Naruto calls the talk nonsense but the figure reveals he's Naruto's inner hatred, his darkness. And he made one mistake so far, catching the eye of the Kyuubi. Naruto recalls Gerotora's words that the Kyuubi can hijack the hatred in one’s heart. Naruto grasps the figure's nature and the dark Naruto charges. The two exchange blows and Naruto declares the man an imposter. Elsewhere Bee pushes a giant bear out of a sumo ring and chides the creature for being too soft. Hachibi asks Bee why he didn't help the Jinchuuriki. He himself has no love for the Kyuubi, but the kid had potential. He offers that he himself was wild back in the day until he met Bee and even compared to back then, Bee... Bee tells him to shut it and offers that Naruto insulted rap and anyway... We cut back to Naruto who regains his feet as his darker self does the same. Equal in strength, Naruto tries a different approach. He creates a mass of Kage Bunshin; however the darker one does the same, annoying the original Naruto. Yamato asks Motoi what's going on, as Naruto still sits unmoving before the falls. Motoi reveals that the falls reflect one’s inner self in their mind, causing Naruto to fight himself internally. Naruto suddenly wakens and explains to Yamato what he saw. Motoi reveals that Naruto must beat the inner darkness to be able to use the Bijuu's power. Naruto asks how he's supposed to fight someone he's evenly matched with and wonders if Bee would help if asked. He asks Motoi if he can talk about Bee's past, as it may give some training hints. Motoi says he's not comfortable with such talk, but since controlling the Bijuu is important to stabilizing the world, he'll do so. He explains that Bee was made a Jinchuuriki when he was young and the villagers hated and feared him. However Bee didn't get depressed, he always remained cheerful, tried to express himself and appeal to people. He had so much pride because his older brother was the Raikage. He explains how making Jinchuuriki from friends or relatives of the Kage would help ensure their loyalty to the village. So Bee probably wanted to become a great Jinchuuriki for his brother's sake. Bee managed to complete his training at the falls in an instant and Motoi states that he regards him as a hero. Yamato offers that it's nice to hear Bee is beloved. Naruto asks if Motoi can speak to Bee about helping out but the Cloud ninja says he cannot, as he tried to kill Bee. Naruto and Yamato are shocked and ask that didn't he just say he respected Bee? Motoi is silent and Naruto demands to know what happened. Motoi relents for another Jinchuuriki's sake and says the incident was thirty years ago...
	Chapter 494: "Killer Bee and Motoi" - Motoi explains how the Hachibi Jinchuuriki could not control the Hachibi, as it would run rampant forcing Sandaime Raikage to subdue it at the cost of removing it from its host. The battles against it cost many lives, including Motoi's father. Yamato asks if that means Bee killed his father? Motoi says no, he and Bee were just boys then. But the village's drive to make use of the Bijuu caused them to select Bee as the next host. After becoming the Hachibi Jinchuuriki, the always smiling Bee tried to remain friendly but Motoi gave him the cold shoulder. Though they were once friends, Motoi states he grew to believe the Hachibi was uncontrollable and blamed it for his father's death. Hidden in robes he attempted to stab Bee in the back with a kunai, but Bee turned and the blade was knocked away by of the swords sheathed on Bee's back. Motoi explains how Bee moved to fist bump but he himself just ran in fright. Bee probably knew it was him and Motoi couldn't bring himself to talk to him again. Over time he watched Bee and he saw how the village also grew to hate and fear him. This hurt Bee and he's never been able to talk to him about his attempt on his life. He's telling Naruto now because he's a Jinchuuriki too. Naruto is shaken with the thought that Motoi is just using him, so he excuses himself. Sitting alone, Naruto thinks back to how he was shunned, but then later praised after defeating Pain. He remembers Gaara's past and eventual rise to Kazekage. He then ponders the favor Kumo now has for Bee and how he's never consciously considered the negative thoughts voiced by the darker version of himself. As Naruto wonders if they actually do trust him a voice screams out. From the sea before him the squid emerges carrying Motoi. Yamato arrives and Naruto looks on while gathering himself. Suddenly he yells out for the Octo-guy to stop, as Motoi trusts and depends on him. Yamato and Motoi are silent in confusion. Yamato yells out to clarify that the monster before them is the squid from earlier, not the Hachibi. Naruto apologizes, thinking that Motoi may have been angered for spilling Motoi's secret. Yamato moves to subdue the beast with wood, while Naruto forms Rasengan. Before he can attack, Hachibi arrives and frees Motoi. A short time later a morose Motoi asks Bee if he knew all along that he tried to kill him, and yet Bee saved him anyway? Bee raises his arm for a fist bump and smiles saying he had no clue... Moved by Bee's compassion to not let anything get him down, Motoi extends his fist to bump and begins to cry.

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Volume Fifty - one Manga Summary
Naruto: VOLUME 51 Title: Sasuke VS Danzou...!! ~ Sasuke VS Danzou...!!
	Chapter 472: "Prison Death Struggle!!" - Killer Bee ponders what sort of hybrid Kisame has become and Sabu chides him for wasting time, as he's running out of breath. Bee grabs Sabu and Ponta and begins to swim to freedom. He changes into his Version 2 form but Kisame declares he won't escape. As Bee swims the water bubble moves along the forest with him. Hachibi tells Bee to pay attention, as the water is moving and their foe may have the ability to breath underwater. He suggests they leave Sabu and Ponta behind and draw Kisame away, which should eventually free them of the water as it moves off. Bee lets go of the duo but is surprised to see Kisame move to kill Ponta. Bee offers that he can't allow that and charges to defend the raccoon. As soon as they connect Version 2 drops, Kisame is unable to move though as suckered tentacles extending from Bee now bind him. Bee offers that he won't let Kisame continue to absorb his chakra and his opponent compliments his ability to partially transform. Ponta and Sabu free themselves of the water and Bee pulls his sword. Kisame states that Bee should soon be out of air, and that by just touching him he loses more chakra. He states he can feel Samehada's joy at tasting such chakra. Bee backs away and Hachibi says they should regroup. Kisame offers that no one in Akatsuki is as good as he at capturing people alive, though he sometimes makes mistakes. Bee forms a hand seal and then emits a large plum of ink which quickly darkens the water prison. Kisame says that won't work and goes in pursuit. As he swims and strikes Bee multiple times, he reveals that when fused he can feel people's chakra. As the water prison is cancelled, Sabu moves to assist the unmoving Bee. Kisame loses his shark form as Samehada retakes its sword shape. Kisame offers that he can't have Bee escaping, so he'll just cut off his legs. Inside Bee, Hachibi demands his host move. As Kisame moves to shave off Bee's legs, Samehada bites into the dirt. This confuses Kisame and he's quickly forced to drop Samehada as spikes pop out from the handle. The scales then extend from the blade forcing Kisame to retreat. Kisame asks his sword if he's really grown that attached to the taste of Hachibi. The handles snakes and connects with Bee's arm, transferring chakra. Kisame quickly kicks the sword away and turns to see Bee crawling away. Picking up Bee's sword, Kisame offers that it'll also make a nice clean cut...
	Chapter 473: "Brother" - As the sword swipes down, Bee quickly turns and launches his Raiton infused pencil at Kisame's head. The pencil misses the mark but cuts through Kisame's cheek. Kisame moves to strike again and Samehada snakes its handle out towards Bee. Before Kisame's sword can connect, the blade goes flying, having been cut by thrown shuriken. Shii offers his apologies at the lateness of their arrival. Kisame is surprised by the Raikage's arrival and Shii explains how Kisame's reckless absorption and usage of Bee's chakra lead to his location. Samehada's handle coils around Bee's arm to give him chakra and the Jinchuuriki acknowledges that he's been found. The Raikage tells his younger brother to prepare and Bee says he's ready. Kisame quickly makes a hand seal but before any visible technique is activated, he's hit with a Double Rariatto from Bee and Raikage. Kisame offers that their speed was too much for him as his decapitated head flies through the air and lands by Sabu. Raikage chides his brother for going off on his own and Bee offers that his brother's off arm still packs a punch. At the conference, two samurai are confronted by gathered soldiers about the status of the destruction below. The duo offer that everyone down there is dead but the commander says one of Cloud's sensor ninja said otherwise. The commander demands they remove their masks and Juugo and Suigetsu do so, offering that their plan wasn't so great after all. Elsewhere Mizukage asks Ao what happened, having narrowly saved him from harm. Ao explains how he lost control of his body. Choujuurou offers that he bet Ao was worried they wouldn't get there in time and Ao offers his apologies to the young man. Mizukage states the enemy was after the Byakugan and Ao asks that they remove his hand bindings. Mizukage says she'll take care of that and also release the jutsu on his eye. Ao gives his thanks and Choujuurou looks in the distance at the puppet body stuck to a tree. From the body Ao reacts in worry, aware that the man still in control of his body was the sensor ninja from Danzou's entourage. Ao wonders if the man sensed Mizukage's arrival all along and planned for the current course of action. Mizukage asks for Choujuurou's Hiramakerai and reveals that she can't remove the eye jutsu and Ao would never apologize to Choujuurou. Fuu acknowledges that the old lady got him and he's suddenly sent flying with a punch. A battered Ao offers that he wasn't the one who said it and the others welcome him back. Elsewhere Fuu returns to his body and offers his apologies at failing his mission. At the Iron Country Inn, Sai's clone arrives and Naruto asks why he's there. Sai offers that he'll tell Naruto the truth that Sakura couldn't...
	Chapter 474: "The Resolution as Hokage...!!" - Sai explains that Sakura had another reason for coming. Naruto asks that he explain and Sai reveals that the Naruto's Leaf comrades have decided to kill Sasuke. Naruto demands to know if Sakura realizes that, as he has a hard time believing she would go along with it. Sai offers that Sasuke has sided with Akatsuki and is bringing darkness to the world. Naruto asks why she didn't say it then and Kakashi offers that she probably felt it would hurt Naruto. Sai goes on to state that Sakura probably felt a burden on Naruto, and that by confessing her love she might lessen his hurt feelings. He offers that she asked him not to tell him, to which Yamato asks why she even bothered trying if she knew how Naruto would react. Sai theorizing that she was planning something, which Kakashi guesses was to kill Sasuke herself. Recalling a time earlier when Sakura smiled and said she would work with everyone on taking down Sasuke, Sai offers that he could tell her smile was fake. Naruto replies that Sakura likes Sasuke too much to do that. Sai explains that's why she's doing it, she will do anything to save the one she loves from darkness, even if it means killing him. She relied too much on Naruto before, so now she's taking it all upon herself. Naruto asks why Sai is revealing this, and Sai recalls how he called Sakura out on her responsibility for causing Naruto pain as well. Sai offers that he feels partially responsible for Sakura's current mindset and as a member of Team 7, he can't just stand idle. Kakashi ponders how Naruto's heart will react to this news and the young man grabs his head trying to make sense of the new information. A short distance away the Sand siblings arrive and Temari says they have news from the conference. Elsewhere Tobi stands in the way of Danzou and says it's been awhile since he saw him last, since the Uchiha massacre? Back at the inn, the Leaf receive the news and Kakashi remains non-committal at becoming Hokage. He offers that they should head back to Konoha and see what everyone thinks. Temari says with the promise of war they can't go slowly. Yamato offers that Kakashi should be acting as Hokage from now on as they can't let Madara get the upper hand. Kakashi says he's right. Gaara offers that in this war they have to protect the Hachibi and Kyuubi, and as Kazekage he will protect Naruto with his life. And should Sasuke challenge the coalition, he will show him no mercy. Recalling Sasuke's statement that he no longer saw the light, Gaara tells Naruto that his friend now only sees darkness. Grasping Naruto, Gaara states that Naruto once dreamed of becoming Hokage, well he himself became Kazekage. And to wield the title of Kage means knowing what to do. Elsewhere Danzou lowers his robe and asks his attendants to back him up as he releases the seal on his right arm...
	Chapter 475: "Madara's True Worth!!" - Danzou removes the iron bolts around his right arm and warns his men to be careful. Torune and Fuu move to attack but Madara phases through their thrown kunai. As Fuu attempts Shintenshin, Madara phases down through the pillar below. Torune asks if Fuu can sense his chakra but his partner says no. Madara reemerges to once again phase through a sword swipe. He grabs Fuu's arm and slings him aside. Madara theorizes Fuu is from the Yamanaka clan and the Root duo discuss how best to counter their opponent. Fuu moves to act as a decoy while Torune removes his gloves. Fuu phases through Madara, and as the Akatsuki turns to strike, Torune moves to hit him from behind. Unfortunately Madara senses the feint and phases, causing Torune to hit Fuu and cause his skin to deaden where he impacted. Fuu winces in pain and Torune moves to give him an antidote. Madara recognizes the miniscule poisonous bugs as the work of Aburame Shikuro, and offers his guess that Torune is his son. Madara offers his approval for Danzou's selection of men and phases into the pillar. Torune moves to remove his shirt and spreads his poison bugs through his body. Madara quickly emerges from behind and swirls him out of existence. Madara grabs his right arm in pain, having been successfully infected. He crushes his right bicep, causing the whole arm to fall away. He quickly kicks the arm at Fuu, and as the man dodges, he swirls the Root member out of existence. Elsewhere at the inn, Naruto knocks Gaara's arm away and Temari states it's time to go. She declares they'll treat Kakashi as Hokage now and the siblings move to leave. Gaara states that he once thought "friend" was just a word, but it was given meaning by Naruto. He offers that Naruto needs to consider that meaning and what he plans to do with Sasuke. Naruto is hit by the words but remains silent. In the alternate box plane, Sasuke demands he be let out by Madara. Madara says he will, he has a gift for the young man. On a brdige, Danzou greets the young Uchiha who is swirled into being along with Karin by Madara. Madara suggests Karin stay out of the way so she moves aside. Dropping the remaining iron seals and bandages on his right arm, Danzou says this is the perfect opportunity for him to take Sasuke's Sharingan. As Danzou flexes his right arm, multiple Sharingan eyes stare out...
	Chapter 476: "Sasuke VS Danzou...!!" - As Madara watches in the distance, Sasuke asks Danzou about the eyes on his arm. The elder ninja says each has a story but now is not the time for it. Sasuke offers that it would only make him angrier and he already plans on killing him anyway. He has one question though, did he and the other elders authorize Itachi's killing of the Uchiha? Danzou ignores the question by forming hand seals and charging. As he moves to strike Sasuke, his fist is stopped by Susanoo's rib. Susanoo's hand quickly takes shape and grabs Danzou, who recognizes the jutsu. At the inn, Yamato suggests they return to inform the village of their plans. Sai offers that he's still with Sakura and will make sure she doesn't confront Sasuke. Kakashi says he should talk to her personally since she has no chance against Sasuke, and orders Yamato and Naruto to return to the village. He then states he'll have his nin-dogs inform the other Summit attendees. A short distance away, Naruto is lost in thought. Thinking back over everything the Cloud, Madara, Sai, Sakura and Gaara said about Sasuke, Naruto falls to his knees and starts sweating profusely. He grasps his chest and falls fully to the ground hyperventilating. Back at the bridge, Sasuke demands Danzou answer his question. As Susanoo begins to crush Danzou, blood spits from his mouth. He offers that he didn't realize Itachi was the type of man who reveals all his secrets. He then offers that Sasuke was indeed special to his brother. Sasuke recalls Madara's words that Itachi gave up everything for his brother. Sasuke states it's true then. Danzou explains that being a shinobi means sacrificing oneself and going fully into shadow. Itachi was not the first to do so; such is the ugly truth of the world. But it's people like that who preserve the peace, and now Sasuke is rejecting that very will of Itachi's. Though by revealing what happened, Itachi has betrayed Konoha. Hearing enough, Susanoo's fist clinches and totally crushes Danzou into nothing, sending blood everywhere. Sasuke mockingly orders the dead man to never speak Itachi's name again. From behind him Danzou agrees, they should now talk with their eyes. A surprised Sasuke turns as the unharmed Danzou maintains a hand seal...
	Chapter 477: "Don't Speak of Itachi"" - Susanoo easily deflects Danzou's kunai and Karin tries to determine how the elder ninja survived. She considers how he had only one chakra source, so it wasn't a clone and wonders if it was Genjutsu. Susanoo smashes down, crushing Danzou... but from above Danzou offers kudos for Susanoo's offensive power as well. Karin examines Sasuke's chakra and determines neither he nor she have the disturbed chakra of one caught in Genjutsu. Susanoo strikes again, sending rubble flying. As Danzou jumps away, Sasuke engulfs him in Amaterasu flames. Madara offers that Sasuke is unnecessarily overtaxing himself. Karin yells out a warning as an unharmed Danzou fires Fuuton projectiles towards Sasuke. Sasuke is forced to retreated over the side of the bridge. In midair he wipes his blood and summons a large hawk which hovers him. Madara wonders when Sasuke got the new summon and Danzou states that with that Amaterasu use, Sasuke really is Itachi's brother. As Karin watches from a distance, she notices one of the Sharingan eyes on Danzou's arm close. Sasuke warns Danzou again to not speak of Itachi. Danzou chides the young man, offering that though Sasuke and Itachi share the same power, they view things completely differently. Because now Sasuke is in the grip of hate, making the Uchiha sacrifice for nothing. The hawk charges and as Danzou unleashes a new Fuuton, Sasuke jumps. Danzou grabs Sasuke by the throat but the young Uchiha cuts him through with his sword. As the Sharingan arm falls to the ground, another Sharingan eye closes. From above, an unhurt Danzou offers that it's no use but Sasuke only watches on in silence. From Sasuke’s body crows emerge and take flight. They quickly circle the confused Danzou and combine into a human form... that of Uchiha Itachi.
	Chapter 478: "'Susanoo' Completed...!!" - Itachi stares down Danzou and launches Amaterasu flames which quickly surround the elder ninja. As Sasuke charges Danzou from behind, the elder commends Sasuke's ability to trap him in an illusion but offers that Sasuke is still far below his brother in skill. Before Sasuke's blade can pierce Danzou's back, he is stopped in his tracks. Black markings etch his body, holding him in place due to a hidden seal placed when Danzou previously choked him. Seeing Sasuke paralyzed, Karin moves to assist. She's quickly kicked aside and Madara surmises that Danzou is trying to save chakra. Danzou releases a jutsu and concludes that if Sasuke knows the truth about Itachi, so to does Akatsuki. With that in mind, there's no longer a reason to hide things. He plucks Sasuke's katana from his unmoving hands and offers to the deceased, absent Itachi that Sasuke was his one and only failure. Sasuke thinks back on what he learned about Itachi and closes his eyes. He's quickly released as Susanoo forces Danzou to retreat. As Sasuke cries out, muscle and armor take shape around the spectral being. Danzou notices differences between this and Sasuke's previous Susanoo, while Karin also ponders Sasuke's altered chakra. An excited Madara contemplates the way Sasuke's rage is increasing his power and his ability to break Danzou's binding seal. The new Susanoo draws back an arrow and fires it towards Danzou. With no time for seals, wood quickly grows from Danzou's arm to deflect the missile. Madara is surprised by the Mokuton usage and considers that the Sharingan still has undiscovered secrets. Karin identifies that Danzou took a huge chakra loss after using the jutsu, and wonders why he's fighting differently from before. Madara chides Orochimaru for implanting Danzou with Shodai Hokage's genetic information and increasing his physical energy. Karin yells out that the Danzou before Sasuke is real and he should quickly strike. Danzou forms hand seals and Susanoo fires off another arrow. The missile pierces Danzou through the chest and Karin determines Danzou's chakra changed immediately after using his jutsu. Danzou reappears unharmed and Karin examines the ninja, determining that three of the ten Sharingan eyes on Danzou's arm are still closed. Madara surmises that with the Sharingans and Shodai's genes, Danzou could now control the Kyuubi. Another Sharingan eye closes and Karin notices Danzou's chakra loss. She determines that he released the jutsu before because of its drain on his body and the eye closings are the key. Madara offers aloud that there's only one explanation for what's going on before him, the Uchiha's forbidden Doujutsu Izanagi...
	Chapter 479: "Izanagi" - Sasuke coughs blood and Karin yells out in concern. She steadies herself and affirms she has to study Danzou to offer the best assistance. Danzou charges and another Susanoo arrow pierces him. Madara notices Izanagi's use for a quick moment, a jutsu capable of turning wounds and disadvantages into nothing more than dream. The pierced Danzou shudders away and another continues running unharmed. He launches a Fuuton, while Madara ponders how the jutsu also makes attacks and advantageous maneuvers real. A jutsu giving one complete control over their own reality as an illusion cast on oneself; used at the cost of their own vision being lost forever. Another eye closes on Danzou's arm and Madara wonders if Orochimaru's experiments are allowing Izanagi to be used for longer than usual. Danzou ponders that his right eye has yet to recover since the Summit and that he only has five other Sharingans left. He wipes blood from a wound and summons a gigantic baku, a tapir-like chimera beast which inhales the surrounding area. With Susanoo unable to move because of the beast's suction power, Danzou moves to strike. He launches another Fuuton and moves to strike Sasuke's blind spot. Sasuke turns and unleashes a fire ball which is quickly sucked in as well. The summon is quickly startled by the heat and Sasuke knocks Danzou aside with Susanoo. Danzou's limp form comes to rest and Karin finishes counting out to 60 to herself. Suddenly another eye on Danzou's arm closes and the elder ninja rises once again. Harmed too much by the heat, the tapir poofs away. Karin determines that there is a connection between Danzou's decrease in chakra and the minute time limit. With four Sharingan left, Karin figures Danzou has four minutes of protection left. Karin yells to Sasuke that she figured it out and the young man goes on to challenge Danzou with that information. The elder ninja acknowledges that Sasuke knows of the jutsu but Sasuke says no, not until Danzou just confirmed it. Sasuke moves to attack and Karin wonders why. Madara ponders that Sasuke has to; as it keeps Izanagi activated and drains Danzou's chakra. Susanoo strikes out once again and when Danzou moves to avoid the attack, Sasuke launches shuriken. Danzou grabs a kunai and moves in close to strike. As he imbues the kunai with a longer Fuuton blade, Sasuke also moves in with his Chidori spear. As they meet, both men become impaled by the other's blade...
	Chapter 480: "Sacrifice" - Danzou chides Sasuke for being too hasty, as he still had one of his Sharingans open to use Izanagi. Danzou is suddenly hit with pain and confusion. The Sharingan on his hand shudders, revealing it's active nature to be nothing but an illusion created by Sasuke. Falling to the ground, he realizes it had closed moments before but an illusion portrayed it as still active. Madara ponders that Sasuke used a brief moment to perfectly strike, using his eye to fool Danzou. He declares that Danzou was overconfident due to his Sharingan eyes. Sasuke then states that the Uchiha should not be underestimated. Madara silently offers that the Root should have stayed buried, and that he'll take Shisui's eye for himself. Sasuke collapses in pain, so Karin rushes to offer her body to heal Sasuke. Refusing to die, Danzou attempts to gather himself. Suddenly his right arm springs forth as a massive tree, as Danzou's lack of chakra loses control of Shodai Hokage's genes. Removing the bandage from his eye, he offers that his final Sharingan still has yet to act. Sasuke charges with Chidori but Danzou dodges and grabs Karin from behind. He considers that he has to save Shisui's illusions for Madara. Sasuke chides Danzou for taking a hostage after all his bravado. Danzou declares that both Konoha and the world needs him, he can't die. Sasuke tells Karin not to move and unleashes a Chidori spear straight through her chest into Danzou's heart behind. Madara congratulates Sasuke for making the right choice and Sasuke offers to his dead brother that that's one down...
	Chapter 481: "Danzou's Death!!" - Karin looks on in shock wondering if that's the extent of his feelings for her. Sasuke confirms by stating she became useless the moment she was taken hostage. She falls to the ground and Danzou turns to stumble away. Madara lands to block his escape and Danzou remembers his younger self from fifty years earlier. Six ninja surround the Second Hokage: Homura, Hiruzen, Koharu, Danzou, Akimichi Torifu and Uchiha Kagami. The group debates how best to handle the skilled Cloud ninja tracking them. They decide someone must sacrifice themselves to lure the Cloud away. Danzou looks on and ponders what Hiruzen will do. His confidence fails him as he can't get out the words to volunteer. Before he can speak Hiruzen says he'll do it and offers he might survive anyway since he's the strongest. Danzou is shocked into silence by his weakness and Hiruzen asks his friend to watch over of the others. Danzou slaps Hiruzen's comforting arm away and says he'll do it, his father and grandfather also died as ninja in battle. It's a ninja's duty. The Second stops the debate by saying he'll do it, he then asks Hiruzen and Danzou to unite and watch over the village. The Second offers that he was slow to decide, but one must know oneself and be calm when making such decisions. He then tells the young men to not be too hasty, as their time will come; they just need to stay alive until then. He then declares that Hiruzen must watch over and protect those in the village, as he'll be the Hokage starting tomorrow. Danzou and Hiruzen are shocked and the new Hokage bows his head in honor. Danzou grits his teeth due to his friend always being one step ahead of him. Back in the present, Danzou removes his robe and says for the sake of Konoha and the world of ninja he can't let his opponents live. Revealing a seal on his chest, surrounding matter begins to draw in towards his body. Madara tells Sasuke to flee and Danzou offers to his deceased comrade Hiruzen that it's his turn now, but he never did become Hokage and catch up to him. While Hiruzen was the tree basking in the sun, he was the roots growing in the dark. Elsewhere Sakura and her team rush on. They question if Sakura should have told Naruto the truth. Sakura asks them to stop as Kiba finally locates Sasuke and Madara's sent. She asks Kiba the location and then apologizes as she moves to throw a bomb. Sai grabs her arm and says he knew should would try to knock them out. Kiba and Lee ask what's going on and Sai surmises she wanted to take Sasuke on her own. Sai says he can't let them go on anyway, as he promised Kakashi. Pulling tight her gloves, Sakura tells Sai to get out of her way. Elsewhere Sai's clone explains to Kakashi that there might be trouble ahead. Back at the bridge, Danzou's body rests at the end center of a huge chunk depression which was sucked from the bridge. Madara offers that Danzou must have set it to go off when he died. Sasuke tells the man they'll head for Konoha next...
	Chapter 482: "One More Time..." - Naruto wakens at the inn and Yamato explains how Naruto fainted after worrying so much. Naruto then asks the location of Kakashi and Sai. At the bridge, Madara states he'll remove Shisui's eye. He then directs Sasuke to rest and have patience, as he's weak and losing most of his vision. At the inn, Yamato explains that Kakashi ordered them to return to Konoha. Naruto stands and prepares to leave, so Yamato wraps him in wood. Yamato explains that Kakashi will handle Sakura. An emotionless Naruto says they can return after he rests a little more. In the forest, Lee and Kiba grow angry with Sai for stopping them. Lee, Kiba and Sakura charge but are surprised when knock-out smoke bombs hit the ground. The three men collapse and Sakura apologizes from a distance. Elsewhere Sai's clone tells Kakashi that Sakura got them and then disperses into ink. At the bridge, Madara swirls Danzou away and directs Sasuke to kill Karin if she's useless, as she knows too much. Madara disappears and we flashback to the Chuunin Exam. A young Grass kunoichi yells out in terror for her comrades as a giant bear approaches. She falls to the ground, sending her glasses flying. A Shishi Rendan stops the bear and Sasuke offers that they have the same Earth scroll, so she is useless to him. The young Karin reaches for her glasses and looks to the young man as he wishes her farewell. In the present he does the same and Karin considers how she just wanted to see his face one more time. Elsewhere Danzou's body rests on an operating table in front of a wall holding jars of Sharingan eyes. Madara curses the man, as the elder ninja crushed Shisui's eye before dying. At the inn, Yamato asks Naruto if he's ready and the young man says he's still tired. From under his blanket Naruto cuts a hole in the mat to the floor below. Outside the original Sennin Mode Naruto rushes onwards towards Kakashi's chakra. At the bridge, Sasuke raises a Chidori charged hand to finish off Karin. A voice calls out his name and he glares in the distance towards Sakura. Sakura is shaken by the changes she senses in Sasuke and the Uchiha asks what she wants. She yells out that she wants to leave Konoha and follow him...

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Volume Fifty Manga Summary
Naruto: VOLUME 50 Title: Suirou no shitou!! ~ Water Prison Death Struggle!!
	Chapter 461: "Hidden Cloud VS 'Hawk'!!" - Sasuke charges and pulls his sword. Raikage's attendant Darui emits a water wall in defense and then a Raiton into the soaked Sasuke. Sasuke retreats and shrugs off the attack, confirming Cloud's info on Sasuke's abilities. Juugo warns Sasuke that they're facing Raikage and two Jounin; while nearby a samurai radios for assistance. Shii emits a blinding flash which Raikage uses to smash into Sasuke. Juugo cries out but Sasuke tells him it's only Genjutsu. As the illusion breaks, Raikage and Darui stand above Sasuke to strike. Juugo blocks Darui's blade and Suigetsu moves to stop Raikage, but he fails. Raikage's arm breaks the head cleaver in two, forcing Hawk to retreat. Sasuke tells them to stop interfering, which annoys Suigetsu. Darui asks Shii to continue searching for other members of Sasuke's squad, which causes Karin to hide her chakra. Juugo says they have to take out Cloud's chakra detector Shii and he steps up to do it. Back in the conference room, Mifune asks Ao for confirmation that the Doujutsu has ended. Ao says yes. Danzou offer his surprise that a Byakugan was taken, which causes Ao to offer that he himself won't be disposed of easily. Mizukage offers she'll fight if needed, as the Doujutsu just used resembles the one used on the Fourth Mizukage. Mifune chastises Danzou, stating Ninjutsu is forbidden and that he probably would have been chosen him anyway. Danzou explains that they simply waste too much time; a unified ninja world needs to happen before Akatsuki crushes them. Tsuchikage offers that dreams take time, and that even with good intentions, such actions destroy trust. Thinking back to his father, Gaara offers that if that's the way the world is, there's no hope for them. They have to share and trust one another. That by ignoring ethics, you're simply giving up. Tsuchikage acknowledges Gaara's skill with words but states the young man still has a lot to learn about running a village. He offers that Gaara can ask him any questions on that. Gaara says there is one thing, when did everyone throw themselves away? Tsuchikage is shocked by the rebuke and Mizukage smiles at Gaara's honesty. Temari asks Gaara what they should do about Sasuke? Tsuchikage's attendants ask what they should do next. Kurotsuchi offers that she wants to see the man who took out Deidara. Tsuchikage tells them to do what they want, but to stay out of Raikage's way. The Root ask Danzou for permission to retrieve Sasuke's Sharingan. Ao tells them they're not going anywhere and Danzou asks his Root to stand down. Elsewhere a full level two Juugo yells out that he'll kill the Cloud. Suigetsu asks if Juugo will be able to tell friend from foe. Seeing the men before him, the Raikage yells for them not to push their luck...
	Chapter 462: "Sasuke's Ninja Way...!!" - Raikage charges and slams into Juugo. Suigetsu quickly moves to cut down Shii but Darui moves to intercept. Raikage keep Juugo pinned to the wall with a fist through his chest. He states Sasuke's Sharingan won't work. Shii admires his leader and considers how the Raiton chakra enveloping the Raikage gives him speed on par with the Yellow Flash, not even the Sharingan can keep up. The pinned Juugo create multiple cannons which he fires point blank into Raikage, obliterating everything caught in the blast. Shii is surprised Juugo survived the Raikage's initial strike. As he looks on he's quickly caught by Sasuke's Sharingan which pins him with Genjutsu. Juugo asks who's next and Karin compliments Juugo's usefulness. Her praise is challenged though when Juugo is knocked aside by a forearm smash from Raikage. At the inn, Naruto calls Madara a liar. Madara says it's no lie, Itachi died for Sasuke and Konoha. Kakashi questions why Sasuke wouldn't just return then after learning this. Madara offers that they don't know the real Sasuke, he's a true avenger. Naruto questions if Madara did that to him but the elder ninja says no. Madara declares that Sasuke is carrying out what's in his heart, vengeance for what Konoha did to the Uchiha and Itachi. Naruto questions why Sasuke turned to revenge? Madara reveals it was destiny, a curse passed through the generations, all because of the Rikudou Sennin. Kakashi says the man was just a myth but Madara says it was based on the truth. Rikudou preached peace but could never achieve it. He left his two sons with his power. He gave his eldest son his "eyes": chakra and spiritual energy. To his youngest, his "body": willpower and physical energy. The eldest son sought peace through power and the youngest through love. Rikudou chose the youngest as his successor which angered the eldest and caused the curse of hatred to begin. The feud continued through their descendants. The elder's descendants became the Uchiha and those of the youngest the Senju. Madara offers that his battle with Shodai was fate and he can see the Senju's will in Naruto. He both admired and hated Shodai more than anyone else. The qualities of the Senju and Uchiha are still alive today in Naruto and Sasuke, they were chosen by fate. Back at the summit, Juugo is motionless after being smashed into the wall. Sasuke charges with a Raiton infused sword but his cut bounces off the Raiton enveloped Raikage. As Sasuke forms Chidori and Raikage moves to face him, we hear Madara continue his speech: the Uchiha are fated for revenge, and Sasuke took it all upon him to inflict the Uchiha's hatred upon the world. It's his weapon, friend and strength. It's Sasuke's ninja way!
	Chapter 463: "Sasuke VS Raikage!!" - As Raikage moves to smash Sasuke's face with his elbow, the young man uses Sharingan to avoid the attack and jab his Chidori into the Kage's chest. The Raikage compliments Sasuke's skill but the young Uchiha's hand barely pierces through his opponent's Raiton defense. With his opponent in close, Raikage quickly grabs Sasuke, lifts him over his head and then smashes him head first into the ground. As the dust clears from the rubble, spectral ribs protect Sasuke from impact. Raikage lets Sasuke go, while Darui sees to Shii. As the bones of Susanoo begin to take shape around Sasuke, the Raikage acknowledges the young man's Mangekyou by furthering increasing his own power. Shii explains how he can't move due to the Genjutsu, while samurai reinforcements enter the area. Darui asks his comrade if he notices Sasuke's eye change and Shii says yes. He offers that the Raikage plans to counter it by increasing his Raiton and speed level. Karin continues to watch from above and marvels at the Raikage's Bijuu level of chakra. Elsewhere Madara tells Naruto that the young man will have to fight Sasuke at some point, or rather he'll make Sasuke fight Naruto and prove the Uchiha's existence. Naruto yells that Sasuke isn't Madara's toy. Madara counters by saying Naruto won't be able to change Sasuke's mind like he did Nagato. Naruto yells to not include Nagato in the same company as Madara himself, as Nagato had good ideals, even if he carried them out in the wrong way. Kakashi asks why Madara needs the Bijuu then if he just wants proof? Madara offers that he just wants to achieve a perfection of form, which confuses the Leaf. Madara says they'll talk again and takes his leave by swirling out of existence. Back at the summit, blood pours from Sasuke's eyes as he forms Amaterasu on the Raikage. The other will have nothing to do with it though, and quickly moves his body out of the way. The flames continue on and envelope a nearby samurai. In an instant, Raikage is charging Sasuke from behind. As he goes to chop, the Amaterasu flames ignite on the Susanoo bones. Karin considers how a perfect defense will defeat superior speed and Shii marvels at Sasuke's high level of control. As Sasuke confidently watches on, the Raikage smashes through the burning flames into Sasuke's neck, sending him into the ground. Darui offers surprise that the Raikage is willing to sacrifice his arm. As the flames spread on his arm, the Raikage moves to land a leg drop onto the vulnerable Sasuke.
	Chapter 464: "The Power of Darkness...!!" - As Sasuke creates an Enton shield of Amaterasu, sand quickly forms between Raikage's leg and the flames below. As Raikage retreats back to his attendants, his arm still burns with flames. Temari and Kankurou quickly move to save the samurai engulfed by Amaterasu. Gaara tells the samurai to stay back, as this is a battle among ninja. Raikage demands an answer and Gaara states he saved the man from further harm. He also wants to talk to Sasuke. Raikage chops off his forearm to keep the flames from spreading and asks Shii to stop his bleeding so he can fight again. Shii begins healing his Kage and marvels at Sasuke's power. As a bloody Sasuke looks on with Mangekyou, Gaara tells Sasuke his eyes are still the same. We flash back to the time Gaara talked to Sasuke before the third Chuunin test about the desire to kill those who caused their loneliness. Sasuke is silent and Gaara says it's not too late for him. Sasuke asks what he has there? Temari and Kankurou tell Gaara to give it up, he can't change Sasuke. Gaara reveals to Sasuke that they are alike, they walked through darkness but had a chance to see the path to the light. Sasuke replies that he closed his eyes long ago and only darkness is before him. Kankurou warns his brother not to make it personal. As Gaara removes sand from his gourd, he states he knows. Karin quickly takes her chance to locate Danzou, which in turn is felt by Root member Fuu. Danzou says they'll remain and escape in the confusion. Ao warns them he felt it too and not to try anything. Elsewhere, Tsuchikage's attendant Kurotsuchi watches as Gaara's sand attack is stopped by Sasuke's Enton. Raikage demands Shii hurry and Darui moves to assist the Sand siblings. All four unleash attacks forcing Sasuke to utilize both eyes. As the dust of the resulting explosion clears, the dark spectral form of Susanoo protects Sasuke. The Uchiha states that his absolute defense is even better than Gaara's. Karin is shocked that Sasuke's chakra is completely different and Gaara ponders if this is the power of darkness? Sasuke replies that only those who can control both Mangekyou eyes can use Susanoo...
	Chapter 465: "The Summit Attacked!" - Shii yells for everyone to retreat as the Susanoo specter swipes its sword at the surrounding pillars. With the pillars gone, the room begins to collapse around the ninja and samurai below. Leaving Suigetsu and Juugo behind, Sasuke uses Susanoo to grab Karin and move out of the way. He asks if she found Danzou and demands she guide him there. Karin is surprised by Sasuke's coldness. Down below, Raikage knocks away a chunk of falling rubble, while Gaara protects everyone around him with his sand. Raikage moves in pursuit and Gaara ponders what Naruto would have done. Suigetsu reforms himself from the rubble and a weakened Juugo extends some of his body into a fallen samurai. The samurai's armor falls empty while Juugo's body repairs its damage. Elsewhere Ao announces Sasuke's arrival and the gathered attendees look to see Sasuke standing on the ceiling. Mifune jumps and trades sword strikes with Sasuke, complimenting his skills. In the melee, Danzou and his Root escape. Ao goes in pursuit and the Mizukage tells him not to follow Danzou too far. Tsuchikage states his back hurts and offers he'll sit this one out. Sasuke calls for Karin and as they move to chase Danzou, globules of dissolving liquid fly through the air and cover the exit. A confident Mizukage explains that Akatsuki used Hidden Mist and they will pay for their actions. Choujuurou watches and smiles at the Mizukage's Youton Bloodline ability. Mizukage compliments Sasuke's looks but offer they'll be an unfortunate waste...
	Chapter 466: "The Battle Behind Closed Doors!!" - A jealous Karin yells at the Mizukage while Choujuurou considers he must do his part to protect his Kage. The Mizukage asks the Tsuchikage to get out of the way so he and Akatsuchi jump to the ceiling. She unleashes another torrent of dissolving lava towards a partially Susanoo protected Sasuke. Choujuurou unsheathes his sword and activates it, causing a hammer head to form. He smashes the hammer into the Susanoo rib cage, knocking Sasuke through the wall behind him. Mizukage quickly moves to follow. As Sasuke gathers himself, he winces at the extreme pain Susanoo causes. The Mizukage tells Sasuke they're alone and points out how all paths are now blocked. She reveals she can use Earth, Fire and Water and combine them with her bloodline limit abilities. She combines Fire and Water in a jet of boiling vapor which envelops Susanoo and begins to melt it. She offers that it's unfortunate Sasuke has to die and the young man looks at the acidic mist eating his skin away. Mizukage looks down at herself in shock, as others in the conference room do as well. Karin looks to the Zetsu body as organic growths soon emerge from their clothing. Zetsu forms on the Mizukage and chides the Kage's ability to sense his jutsu in action. The Kage feel their chakra draining away and as Zetsu moves to touch Sasuke, the young Uchiha's chakra reserves are replenished. He takes the chance to smash back into the conference room with Susanoo. Tsuchikage offers that it appears it's now up to him to take care of things. Akatsuchi emits an earthen golem to remove the plant material, while the Tsuchikage uses a jutsu to quickly rid himself of Zetsu. He offers his surprise that Sasuke managed to kill Deidara and says he has nothing against the young man, but everyone wants him dead. Creating a Dust element block, he smashes into Sasuke, eliminating the young man's chakra from Karin's senses. Gaara and Raikage arrive and Kankurou moves to remove the Zetsu growths from the conference attendants. Raikage asks where Sasuke is, and when Tsuchikage explains he killed him, the Raikage grows angered. A voice chimes in that he'll still have his chance, as Madara swirls into existence carrying an unconscious Sasuke. Madara introduces himself and offers that he'd like to explain his Eye of the Moon plan...
	Chapter 467: "Declaration of War" - Sai asks Kiba to start tracking Naruto as soon as they enter the Iron Country. Kiba says he knows and offers to Lee that Sakura seems prepared for the worst. Lee agrees and their four man cell continues on their journey while trying to avoid Root. At the Iron Country inn, Naruto sits quiet. He ponders Madara's comments and offers that he'll just have to speak with Sasuke directly. At the Summit, the attendees shed themselves of Zetsu. Raikage immediately charges to punch Madara but phases through him. As Raikage turns, Sasuke is sucked away elsewhere through the elder ninja's time-space power. Raikage demands Sasuke be returned and Madara says he might if they listen. Madara quickly sends Karin away as well to heal Sasuke. She soon finds herself in an alternate realm with an unconscious Sasuke. The attendees relent and state they will listen. Madara offers that he wanted Sasuke to improve his skills and hopefully take them hostage so his plan could more easily go forward. Tsuchikage questions why one of his skills isn't doing it by himself? Madara explains that the battle with Shodai Hokage left him a shell of a man. Shii asks if the plan will return him to strength. Madara says in some fashion, but that's not all. Everything will become one through him. Tsuchikage asks what he means and Madara explains that a secret stone marker was left behind in Konoha under the Uchiha Compound. The marker was left by the Rikudou and reveals his secrets. More of the marker can be read based on what eyes one possess; from Sharingan to Mangekyou to Rinnegan. Tsuchikage declares the Rikudou was a myth but Madara says no. Rikudou became a god because he once saved the world from a monster, part of which was once sealed in Gaara. It was a fusion of all the Bijuu, the ten-tailed Juubi. Gaara is surprised and Temari questions if such a beast existed. Madara says it did, the nine Bijuu are nothing more than the Juubi divided. Kankurou states he doesn't like where the conversation is headed asks if that is why Akatsuki has been gathering the Bijuu. Madara explains that to protect the world, the Rikudou developed a jutsu which sealed the Juubi inside him, making him a Jinchuuriki. As his life neared its end, Rikudou split the Juubi's power and dispersed it, then sealed the Juubi's body away in the moon itself. Mifune questions what Madara plans to do with the beast. Madara explains that he'll seal it within himself, then project the most powerful Genjutsu on the moon, the Mugen Tsukuyomi. With that jutsu he'll be able to unite and control everyone on Earth through he himself. The Kage voice their objections stating that won't be real peace, but Madara asks how the world fared under them? There is no such thing as hope and to avoid war, they should give him the Hachibi and Kyuubi. Raikage asks what he means and Madara explains that they failed in capturing the Raikage's brother. Raikage is stunned and Darui offers that he had a feeling. Raikage yells that Killer Bee will feel his wrath whenever he finds him. Gaara declares he won't let Madara have Naruto. Mizukage agrees and Raikage says he won't give up his brother. Madara offers that he doesn't have much power himself, but he does have the captured Bijuu. Gaara affirms that they won't give up on hope. Madara says fine, he officially declares a start to the Fourth Ninja War!...
	Chapter 468: "Hachibi and Kyuubi" - Madara offers that they'll meet again on the battlefield and swirls out of existence. Tsuchikage asks what they should do and Gaara says an alliance is needed to oppose the power of the captured Bijuu. Raikage states that he opposed an alliance before, but he's not letting Akatsuki get their way any longer. Tsuchikage asks what they should do about Konoha. Raikage says Danzou showed his true colors, and once Konoha learns of it, they'll not support him. Gaara states he'll tell a Leaf ninja he trusts, Kakashi. Tsuchikage recognizes him as the son of the White Fang. Remembering Kakashi's words when Naruto prostrated himself, Raikage offers that Kakashi appears trustworthy. Shii states they must search for Bee quickly and the Raikage directs him to dispatch a search party. Darui offers they should let Samui's team know as well. The group then discusses whether to put the Hachibi and Kyuubi on the front lines or protect them. Gaara offers that protecting them is the most important thing, and the group decides the war may be a play to try and lure the Jinchuuriki out. Raikage then offers that his brother is too unpredictable on the battlefield anyway. Gaara states that Naruto is the same, leaving Temari and Kankurou to offer exasperated agreements. Raikage states Cloud will provide them with info on his brother, and asks them to inform him if he's found, as his brother will only listen to him. He then reveals to the others that he met Naruto and Kakashi on the way to the Summit, and states they still may be close by. Choujuurou shyly interjects that they should be careful of one of the remaining Akatsuki, Kisame. He reveals that his seniors warned him that with his sword, Kisame wields as much power as a Jinchuuriki. Tsuchikage questions if they shouldn't use the Jinchuuriki onto the battlefield anyway. Mifune chimes in to state the whole alliance is a risk, but Madara appears to be taking one too. He state his forces will also stand along with them. Downstairs Suigetsu and Juugo debate where to go, with Suigetsu saying he has an idea. Elsewhere, in a forest a man stands atop a huge sword by a giant raccoon. Belting out enka he explains that it's an expression of one's heart and soul. Killer Bee attempts an excited rhyming verse and throws up the horns gesture. Sabu offers that Bee lacks the passion to sing enka. The giant badger Ponta is alerted and Sabu asks what it is. Back at the Iron Country inn, Naruto meditates and ponders that he'll never find Sasuke in the current manner, he has to use Sennin Mode and focus on extending his time limit if he's to have any luck. He starts to go into Sennin Mode and Yamato tells him to come in out of the weather. Sakura and her team arrive and she announces she has something to talk about with Naruto. Elsewhere Sabu asks who the man is and Bee explains that he's from Akatsuki. Bee states he'll quickly take care of this. Kisame tells Bee that he wasn't easy to find, and that Samehada is hungry for his chakra. The Akatsuki offers that Bee shouldn't worry though, Kisame won't kill him...
	Chapter 469: "Sakura's Confession!!" - As Bee raps about his ability to destroy Kisame, Ponta moves to attack. Elsewhere Ao sheds his Zetsu spore and some distance away so do Danzou and his men. The Root discuss laying a trap for their pursuer. As Ao rushes on, a puppet moves to attack. Ao catches a thrown scythe and launches it back into the puppet. A curse mark on the puppet fades away and Ao suddenly finds himself looking out at his own body from within the puppet. Fuu, now in Ao's body, explains the body-swap jutsu. Elsewhere Torune carries Fuu's body and Danzou states he'll explain their next move when Fuu arrives. At the Summit, Mifune states that he was hasty before in judging Raikage, and he believes that he should lead the alliance. He points out that Raikage is calmer now that his brother is fine and that he's the only one who can control Killer Bee. Gaara and the Mizukage state they are fine with that choice, and Raikage says it all lies on Tsuchikage, who is the only one to have fought Madara before. Tsuchikage accepts, stating that old grudges won't mean much if the world is destroyed. He formerly declares the alliance and states they now have to inform their Daimyous. At the inn, Naruto asks Sakura to repeat herself. Lee and Yamato are shocked while the others watch silently. Sakura declares that she loves Naruto and that she was crazy to every care about Sasuke. Naruto blushes but then composes himself, asking her why now? Sakura explains that she came to her senses; Sasuke is a criminal so Naruto doesn't have to chase him any longer. Naruto asks if something happened, and she states everything is just clear to her now. Thinking back, Naruto recalls all the times Sakura worried and became emotionally wrought over Sasuke. She embraces Naruto and explains that as Sasuke got further away, Naruto always remained by her side encouraging her. Naruto is a hero who everyone loves, including her. She watched him grow from a prankster into something wonderful, while Sasuke’s crimes continued and he became unrecognizable. Naruto remains silent and Sakura explains that he brings her peace, she loves... Naruto quickly breaks the embrace and tells her to stop it. Sakura asks what the problem is, and offers that everyone says a woman's heart is prone to change. Grasping her by the shoulders, Naruto declares that he hates people who lie to themselves...
	Chapter 470: "Killer Bee VS Kisame" - Sakura asks if Naruto is saying she's lying. She offers that if Naruto doesn't like her back, he should just say it. Naruto replies that's it's just weird she came all the way for that reason. She yells that of course she'd come, Naruto has been putting himself in danger and she's worried for him. Naruto is silent but then offers that it all sounds like an excuse. Sakura says he doesn't know anything; Sasuke is a criminal so Naruto can forget his promise. Naruto offers he knows why Sasuke is seeking revenge; he loved his family and can't let it go. Kiba asks why Sasuke joined Akatsuki then. Naruto says the truth is... but Kakashi stops Naruto. The other Leaf are confused and we flash back to see Kakashi and Naruto speaking after Madara left. Kakashi suggests they keep the information about the Leaf elders wiping out the Uchiha a secret until they gather more evidence. In the present, Naruto says he's going to continue but not because of the promise he made to Sakura. Kiba quietly asks Sakura if they should tell Naruto the truth. Sakura stomps his foot and announces they're returning home. Sakura's team turns to leave and she silently apologizes to Naruto. Some distance away a second Sai watches the team depart. As they walk Sakura asks a favor of Kiba, she wants to find Sasuke. Elsewhere the Kage travel with their attendants. Kurotsuchi asks why they just don't kill the Hachibi and Kyuubi, as it would ruin Madara's plan and weaken Cloud and Leaf. Kurotsuchi then states that Tsuchikage doesn't sound like himself. Recalling Gaara's words about when he lost his way, Tsuchikage reveals that he finally remembered how he was before he became a hard-headed old man. Elsewhere Ponta is sent onto his back and Kisame calls him weak for such a big bear. Sabu jumps down with his giant axe and states Ponta is a raccoon, now feel his passion! Remembering Sabu's earlier teachings, Bee writes down that now is apparently the time for passion. Kisame charges Sabu but is quickly forced to dodge as a Raiton-charged pencil comes flying at his eye. He turns to attack Bee, who dodges. He quickly deduces that the Raiton greatly increased the penetrating force, more than a Fuuton would. As Sabu attacks from the front, Bee charges from the rear with Raiton infused daggers. One pierces Kisame's shoulder but the other is deflected by Samehada. Both men are confused why the knives didn't pierce well. Bee goes into his tailed form and head-butts Kisame. The Akatsuki member smiles back and Bee asks what he did to his chakra. Sabu yells out that the sword is absorbing it. Samehada tingles with excitement and Kisame states that his sword likes the taste of octopus chakra. Bee retreats and all the bandages fall away from Samehada. Flaring out, the scales expand excitedly. Kisame announces his name and asks them to remember it...
	Chapter 471: "Hachibi, Version 2!!" - A mouth emerges at the end of Samehada and chirps in excitement. Bee emits ink from his mouth and jots down Kisame's name. Bee enters his tailed cloak form and asks Kisame if he knows that octopi eat sharks? Bee charges with his sword but is parried by Samehada, forcing him to quickly jump out of the way as it consumes his chakra. Kisame offers that the shark will eat the octopus this time around, and Bee determines that the sword is only able to eat away six of his cloak tails at one time. He considers that if the current cloak doesn't work, he'll have to try the next version. In a snowy forest, Mizukage and Choujuurou track the signs left by Ao. Some distance away, Fuu is unable to remove Ao's eye due to a Mist barrier jutsu. Fuu offers to the nearby puppet contained Ao that if he removes Ao's eye, he'll lose his own eye in his original body as well. Fuu offers that he'll do anything to weaken Kiri. He then states he has another idea to get the eye. He sets up a scythe and states he'll bind Ao's body and then jump towards it. Before he kills himself he'll release the jutsu, resulting in Ao's head being cut off. Ao offers that Fuu should be careful, if Fuu releases control of Ao's body too soon, Ao may avoid the scythe and then come after his head. Ignoring the advice, Ao jumps. Elsewhere Kisame reveals that he's never see Samehada get this size before. Hachibi asks to be let out but Bee says no, it would prove dangerous to Sabu and Ponta and alert everyone to where he is. Hachibi asks if he'll use version 2 then? Bee says yes and thanks Hachibi, as he'll need the Bijuu's chakra. Bee is quickly enveloped by an eight-tailed dark chakra cloak giving him the appearance of the Hachibi itself. Kisame asks if it's Bijuu mode? Looking on, Sabu think that's not the case, it's Hachibi's power in human form. Soon the skeletal outline of Hachibi takes shape around Bee. Bee moves to strike with Rariatto and Kisame muses on how wild his sword is getting. As bee charges Kisame realizes he can't absorb everything and takes the hit from Bee straight on. As he is flung backwards, Samehada absorbs a lot of the chakra, returning Bee to his version 1 multi-tailed form. With his chest crushed, Kisame admits that Bee got him. As he reaches out to Samehada, the sword begins to stretch out in kind. The wound on his chest closes and Kisame reveals that he gets stronger in proportion to how strong his opponent is. Sabu asks then if Kisame uses his opponent's chakra to convert into his own stamina? Kisame says that's why they call him the Bijuu without a tail. He forms a hand seal and emits a huge gush of water from his mouth which quickly drowns Sabu and Bee. Kisame's body begins to contort and change as Samehada continues to merge with his body. He gloats that as his opponents tire, he gets stronger. Sabu yells that Bee has to take the sword away from Kisame. Kisame smiles and in the huge sphere of water the finned shark-form Akatsuki states they'll have to trying removing it from his body...

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Volume Forty-Nine Manga Summary
Naruto: VOLUME 49 Title: Gokage kaidan, kaimaku...!! ~ The Five Kage Summit, Opens...!!

	Chapter 452: "Closing in on Danzou!!" - Kakashi states it's not surprising, especially since Sasuke is a missing-nin and they are normally assassinated. Sakura and Naruto both declare they're going to speak with Danzou but Kakashi tells them to hold off, they'll only make things worse and possibly get thrown in jail. He explains to Naruto that since he is the Kyuubi Jinchuuriki, Danzou could easily restrict him to Konoha, which would prevent him from leaving to look for Sasuke. Elsewhere Danzou orders Sai to watch Naruto. Sai accepts the order and asks what he plans to do with Naruto. Danzou explains that Naruto's a hero to the village now, so he can't act against him with the Jounin approval vote coming soon. He explains that Naruto is a Jinchuuriki and he won't be as weak as Tsunade. A short time passes and Sai meets Naruto and Sakura. They ask Sai to tell them more about Danzou but he says he can't. This angers Naruto and Sakura but Sai says it's not that he's taking his side. He opens his mouth to show his tongue which bears a seal. He explains how Danzou placed the seal on Root members to prevent their revealing of secret information. He explains that this is how Danzou protected Konoha by hiding Root's generally bad actions done for the village. Sakura asks why Danzou went back on Tsunade's promise to not kill Sasuke and Sai is surprised, as he hadn't heard that. Suddenly a voice demands everything they know on Sasuke, it's Karui with her sword extended. Suddenly Naruto grabs Sai's short sword and knocks Karui's katana away. As he moves to strike her with his elbow, Omoi bends over and blocks the strike his sword hilt. Naruto forms Kage Bunshin and Karui flips over Omoi to attack. He warns his teammate not to cut them and she reverses her sword. Naruto's clone easily grabs the blade, surprising Karui. Sakura and Sai then move to strike. Karui dodges Sai's kick and Omoi turns to knock Sakura away. As Naruto moves to catch Sakura, Karui hits and disperses his clone. Naruto yells for them to reveal their intentions and Sakura recognizes their forehead protectors. Omoi demands to know about Sasuke and Sakura asks what it has to do with Cloud. Omoi yells that Sasuke attacked their village. Karui explains that he took their master and they don't know if he's alive any longer. Sakura asks why Sasuke would do that and Omoi asks why he should know Akatsuki's motives? Naruto asks what he means and Karui says that Sasuke is a member of Akatsuki. Naruto and Sakura are surprised and Omoi explains how the Raikage dispatched them to kill Sasuke. They'll get their revenge for their master. Naruto gathers himself and wonders just what happened with his friend...
	Chapter 433: "The Night Before the Five Kage Summit...!!" - As Team Hawk travels, Tobi swirls into existence before them. Sasuke asks how Madara knew his location and the elder ninja says it's within his powers. Sasuke says they're through with Akatsuki but Tobi says not quite, they failed their mission and he's not happy about it. So they still must work for the group. Sasuke asks what if he says no, to which the man says they’ll have to fight. Sasuke charges Chidori and lunges at Tobi. He phases through the man, who says Sasuke’s current goal is useless anyway, Konoha was destroyed. Zetsu arrives and reveals Danzou is the new Hokage. Tobi says he figured as much. He states that Pain destroyed Konoha, and their actions have caught the attention of the Kage, who plan to meet. In Konoha, Sakura asks how Sasuke could be in Akatsuki. Karui calls her annoying and asks what the man is to her anyway? Sakura becomes emotional and Naruto asks if they're sure it was Sasuke. Karui confirms and demands to know why Sakura is crying, as they're the ones who lost Killer Bee and Yugito. Sai tells them to calm down, because if the kill order is official the village will provide the needed information. The Cloud duo state they simply want all the information they can get, they can't let what happened to their master pass. Naruto remembers his goal to avenge Jiraiya and asks if Killer Bee was a Jinchuuriki? He explains that he's one too and Akatsuki want the hosts alive, so there's still a chance to save him. The Cloud are surprised and Naruto suggests they try to find Bee before going after Sasuke. He says he'll help them and give information on Akatsuki. Sakura looks to Naruto for reassurance and he says to leave things to him. Karui asks Naruto his name. Elsewhere Suigetsu is surprised Naruto took out Pain. Zetsu says he's strong, stronger than Sasuke probably. Sasuke says he doesn't care; their goal is to head to the Kage Summit and take Danzou's head. Zetsu splits in two and states he'll lead them to the meeting place. The group leaves and Juugo asks if they can trust Akatsuki. Sasuke says he'll use Amaterasu if needed. And there's something else he wants to test. Zetsu congratulates Tobi and the elder expresses surprise at Nagato’s betrayal, as the Tensei jutsu was supposed to be reserved for he himself. He reveals that Sasuke may become more powerful than Nagato, but he doesn't plan to sync him with Gedou Mazou. Naruto has delayed their plans and there's no more need for caution, they'll fast track the "Eye of the Moon" plan. Elsewhere a voice calls for Kankurou to hurry and the man explains that he was delayed preparing his puppets. Matsuri tells the Kazekage to be careful and Ebizou tells Temari and Kankurou he's leaving the Kazekage's protection to them. Gaara tells them to move out and Kankurou questions Gaara's need for bodyguards...
	Chapter 453: "The Night Before the Five Kage Summit...!!" - As Team Hawk travels, Tobi swirls into existence before them. Sasuke asks how Madara knew his location and the elder ninja says it's within his powers. Sasuke says they're through with Akatsuki but Tobi says not quite, they failed their mission and he's not happy about it. So they still must work for the group. Sasuke asks what if he says no, to which the man says they’ll have to fight. Sasuke charges Chidori and lunges at Tobi. He phases through the man, who says Sasuke’s current goal is useless anyway, Konoha was destroyed. Zetsu arrives and reveals Danzou is the new Hokage. Tobi says he figured as much. He states that Pain destroyed Konoha, and their actions have caught the attention of the Kage, who plan to meet. In Konoha, Sakura asks how Sasuke could be in Akatsuki. Karui calls her annoying and asks what the man is to her anyway? Sakura becomes emotional and Naruto asks if they're sure it was Sasuke. Karui confirms and demands to know why Sakura is crying, as they're the ones who lost Killer Bee and Yugito. Sai tells them to calm down, because if the kill order is official the village will provide the needed information. The Cloud duo state they simply want all the information they can get, they can't let what happened to their master pass. Naruto remembers his goal to avenge Jiraiya and asks if Killer Bee was a Jinchuuriki? He explains that he's one too and Akatsuki want the hosts alive, so there's still a chance to save him. The Cloud are surprised and Naruto suggests they try to find Bee before going after Sasuke. He says he'll help them and give information on Akatsuki. Sakura looks to Naruto for reassurance and he says to leave things to him. Karui asks Naruto his name. Elsewhere Suigetsu is surprised Naruto took out Pain. Zetsu says he's strong, stronger than Sasuke probably. Sasuke says he doesn't care; their goal is to head to the Kage Summit and take Danzou's head. Zetsu splits in two and states he'll lead them to the meeting place. The group leaves and Juugo asks if they can trust Akatsuki. Sasuke says he'll use Amaterasu if needed. And there's something else he wants to test. Zetsu congratulates Tobi and the elder expresses surprise at Nagato’s betrayal, as the Tensei jutsu was supposed to be reserved for he himself. He reveals that Sasuke may become more powerful than Nagato, but he doesn't plan to sync him with Gedou Mazou. Naruto has delayed their plans and there's no more need for caution, they'll fast track the "Eye of the Moon" plan. Elsewhere a voice calls for Kankurou to hurry and the man explains that he was delayed preparing his puppets. Matsuri tells the Kazekage to be careful and Ebizou tells Temari and Kankurou he's leaving the Kazekage's protection to them. Gaara tells them to move out and Kankurou questions Gaara's need for bodyguards...
	Chapter 454: "The Five Kage Appear...!!" - Gathered Rock ninja big farewell to the Tsuchikage, and ask Kurotsuchi and Akatsuchi to watch after him. After complaining about his age, the Kage throws out his back trying to lift his pack. The huge Akatsuchi lifts the elder and his luggage and they set out. In Mist, the gathered ninja big farewell to the Mizukage and her attendants Ao and Choujuurou, a young Seven Swordsman member. In Cloud, the Raikage asks for word on Samui. His secretary says she will probably be in contact soon. He and his attendants Shii and Darui make ready to leave. Eager to head out, Raikage bursts through the window. Back in Konoha, Karui and Omoi interrogate Naruto at a secluded location. Naruto thinks over what Sasuke means to him and the village and states that he can't betray his friend. He remembers his father's and Nagato's comments on the cycle of hatred. His words infuriate Karui, and he attempts to explain how killing Sasuke will only cause the cycle to continue. Omoi asks what they should do with their hatred? Naruto declares they should take it out on him. Karui slugs Naruto and continues beating him to see if it will really make things better. Sai watches from a distance. In the Hokage tent, the gathered Root report on the members tracking Anko. They ask if they should kill her, Danzou says no. They must find Kabuto before she does. He thinks over his connection to Orochimaru and states Orochimaru's experimental data is important for his right arm and eye...
	Chapter 455: "Bond...!!" - Danzou directs two of his men to remain behind as his attendants and asks them to remove their masks. He then directs Root to watch Naruto in case Sai fails to carry out his orders and to keep the Jinchuuriki in the village. Elsewhere Karui continues beating a bruised and bloody Naruto. She yells that she won't stop until he tells her about Sasuke. She moves to hit again but Sai intercepts the blow. Naruto asks him to stay out of it, but his friend says there's no reason for him to get beaten for Sasuke's sake. Sasuke has done nothing but hurt him and if it were up to him... An impatient Karui moves to knock Sai out of the way but her arm is stopped by Omoi, who tells her to cool it. He states they said they'd help them find Killer Bee; that Naruto is not the type to go back on his word and sell out his friends. Omoi offers that he likes that in a person. Samui arrives and asks what's going on. Omoi reveals that Bee might still be alive but Samui says searching would be almost impossible. They'll tell the Raikage directly the information they have received. Naruto states he wants to talk to the Raikage but Karui is furious. Samui tells her to stand down and after hearing Naruto's name, recalls overhearing villagers speak highly of the young man. Samui explains that she can't let him see the Raikage in these insecure conditions and the Cloud take their leave. Naruto then asks Sai to take him to Kakashi. Some time later, Sai bandages up Naruto and asks if Sakura should look at him. Naruto says he doesn't have time and that he heals fast. He thanks Sai and Kakashi recalls his earlier talk with Sai. Sai asks if their bond is worth so much even after causing such pain? Kakashi states he knows Sai is supposed to be watching Naruto. Sai stumbles over his words in surprise and Kakashi says it's okay, he knows Sai is helping Naruto beyond how he is assigned in his mission, so he should know why Naruto and Sakura do it. In the present Naruto says he has to speak with the Raikage about getting him to forgive Sasuke. Yamato declares that Naruto shouldn't be leaving the village, that he was lucky the seal saved him last time and that he himself can't leave the village as it needs repair. Naruto reveals he met the Fourth and that he was the one who stopped his rampage. Kakashi offers that the Fourth must have left something in the seal. Naruto explains how Akatsuki's masked man was behind the Kyuubi attack and how he's probably using Sasuke. Kakashi states it's as Jiraiya feared and when it comes to Madara, he could believe about anything. Naruto remembers the name and asks who he is. Kakashi explains Madara's history, states they must tell the elders and asks Sai to tell Danzou. Kakashi asks what else the Fourth said, as fathers typically have things to say to their sons. Naruto smiles and says his father declared his faith in him. Kakashi gives him the thumbs up and says he and Yamato will go with him to the Raikage. Yamato is surprised and we move to the unmasked Root and Danzou travelling to the summit. The Root catch movement and Danzou says he'll handle it, as it's been awhile since he's fought. As masked ninja launch an attack from above, Danzou pulls down the bandage over his right eye to reveal and activated Sharingan...
	Chapter 456: "Naruto's Departure...!!" - Danzou forms hand seals and quickly spins, unleashing a jutsu which cuts through the attacking ninja. He then lifts one of the fallen as a shield as numerous piercing weapons fly in and uses his Sharingan to calculate the enemy's number. In Konoha, Naruto is bandaged and prepped to leave. Kakashi asks Sai not to report Naruto's absence and states he has faith in him. Sai remembers Naruto's report on what the Fourth said and smiles. Danzou's Root report that the ninja were assassins from the Wood Country. Danzou offers that he was fine living in the shadows, but that won't work any longer, he'll have to act in the public now as well. Moreover, by making the summit go smoothly, the Jounin will have to approve of him. As Team Hawk travels on, Karin identifies something in the distance. Back in Konoha, Naruto and Konohamaru square off in an Oiroke challenge. Kakashi uses the distraction to quickly knock out the Root watching Naruto with Sharingan. Konohamaru admits defeat and Naruto reveals he learned Konohamaru used a Rasengan against Pain. He states he'll show him how to use a bigger one later and takes his leave. At the library, Team Samui gathers their data and head out. As they leave the building, they walk over Yamato’s tracking seeds which stick in their sandals. Yamato, Kakashi and Naruto then prepare to follow in pursuit. At an inn, Mizukage and her attendants rest. Choujuurou reports he's not feeling well and Ao chides the weakness of the current generation. The Mizukage says times have changed since the bloody days of the Fourth Mizukage. She then misinterprets Ao's statements yet again about her relationship failures. Elsewhere Tsuchikage and his attendants rest. Akatsuchi asks what the Iron Country is like, and his Kage explains how it is a land without ninja but it has a strong military of samurai. Team Hawk watches the samurai from a distance and Suigetsu reports on their defense. Sasuke asks Juugo to use animals to probe for a weakness. Inside the snowy fortress the Iron leader Mifune greets Gaara and his team. Some distance away Naruto sneezes at the cold weather and Yamato warns him not to give away their presence.
	The Five Kage Summit, Opens...!!" - Juugo reports on a poorly guarded area and Sasuke informs Zetsu he'll need to come along to identify Danzou. Elsewhere Danzou receives an ink bird update from Sai and continues on his way. Suigetsu debates Karin on the best way to attack Danzou. Sasuke warns Zetsu not to lie to him and Karin reveals she can tell when people lie. Raikage continues his journey and then stops to meet Samui's team. Naruto, Yamato and Kakashi then arrive to Karui's surprise. Raikage asks if the Hokage sent Kakashi but the man says no, Naruto would like to speak to him. Naruto tells them not to go after Sasuke; he doesn't want Sasuke to be the cause of more bloodshed between Cloud and Leaf. Raikage listens and then tells his people they're leaving. Naruto falls to his knees and begs them not to do it; revenge consumed Sasuke and made him a different person. He doesn't want to lose more people to the same thing. Back in Konoha, Sai remembers speaking with Naruto about the feelings he has for Sakura. He asks Naruto why he doesn't tell her, and the young man says he can't, because he can't keep his promises. Sai ponders that he can't just stand by either. Raikage states he'll kill Sasuke and it'll be up to Naruto to make sure the violence goes no further. Yamato offers that Konoha stood by and accepted Hyuuga Hizashi's death when they didn't have to, so Kumo still exists today due to Konoha's good graces. Kakashi explains that Naruto isn't skilled in such matters, but he's begging for the sake of both countries. The Raikage says a ninja should not bow, but respect actions and strength. The history of life has been a history of war; only the strong survive. Akatsuki are criminals and if Sasuke is with them the whole world will be after him as well. Begging for mercy for criminals for the sake of friends is not friendship. He tells Naruto to think things over, as the world has no place for such fools. They take their leave and Kakashi moves to help Naruto up. Back in Konoha Sai enters Tsunade's tent to speak with Sakura. Having successfully infiltrated the Iron compound, Team Hawk and Zetsu spy on Danzou from above. The Five Kage then gather in the meeting room and Mifune calls the summit to order.
	Gaara offers to start and Tsuchikage snidely comments on Gaara's youth. Mizukage asks Gaara to continue and the Kazekage explains how he was a Jinchuuriki and almost died because of Akatsuki. He states Sand asked for help against Akatsuki but only Leaf responded. Tsuchikage replies that losing ones Jinchuuriki is an embarrassment best not shared with other countries. Gaara retorts that's old fashioned thinking, which annoys Tsuchikage. Mizukage comments that losing the Bijuu isn't the end, as it takes time to control them. Danzou offers that only Shodai Hokage, Madara, Killer Bee and the Fourth Mizukage Yagura could control the Bijuu. A furious Raikage smashes his table and demands an end to the useless talk. The attendants of the other Kage move in to defend their leaders and Mifune asks for the rude behavior to stop. The attendants retreat and Raikage yells that Akatsuki is composed of ninja from their villages. Looking at the Tsuchikage, he states he also knows some in this room have used Akatsuki. Gaara asks what he means and the Tsuchikage explains the benefits of using a mercenary group who wouldn't drain the village resources. Raikage says that's enough, Sand used Orochimaru, who may or may not have still been with the group; and they lost the Third Hokage and Gaara's father the Fourth Kazekage because of it. Eyeing Danzou he states he can't help but think that was due to someone's plotting. Furthermore Mist is also involved, as there are rumors Akatsuki started there. Mizukage is silent but then offers that yes, there are suspicions that the Fourth Mizukage was being controlled by some third party. Tsuchikage tells Raikage to calm down, as the whole reason countries used Akatsuki was because Cloud continued to build strength during peacetime. Danzou interjects that before the meeting falls apart, he must inform them that Uchiha Madara is probably leading the group. The others are surprised and Mifune suggests that Akatsuki acted during unsure times. However, the Five Kage have a rare opportunity to work together now against them under one authority he can select. In Konoha, Sai explains how Naruto is trying to save Sasuke for Sakura's sake. He doesn't know what promises Naruto made, but he knows Naruto loves her. Sakura remembers Naruto's promise and Sai explains that Naruto has been shouldering it since then. Sasuke causes Naruto to suffer... but Sakura herself does as well. Sakura cries and looks on in dismay. At the summit, Mifune offers that since the Kyuubi Jinchuuriki is the only host left, perhaps Danzou should lead the new alliance? The other Kage are stunned by the suggestion.
	The Five Kage's Argument...!!" -The Raikage yells that Danzou can't be trusted but Mifune says there's no one else. He explains that Raikage lets his emotions run wild, Kazekage is too young, Tsuchikage too old and Mizukage can't be trusted due to Akatsuki's possible influence. Ao feels uneasy and tells Choujuurou to prepare for battle. He forms a hand seal and suddenly activates a hidden Byakugan under his eye patch. In Konoha, Ino cries and the Konoha 11 discuss handling Sasuke. Shikamaru resolves to talk to Sakura about their decision. In Tsunade's tent, Sai explains that everyone relies on Naruto too much. He can see the sadness in Naruto and the anger welling in his gut. He suggests they need to do something themselves. Shikamaru enters and agrees. He states he wants Team 7s permission to take care of the Sasuke situation. If Kumo is allowed to take out Sasuke, it will just cause the revenge cycle to continue. That's why he's asking Sakura's permission. Sakura remains quiet and asks him to say no more. Inside an inn in the Iron Country, Naruto rests and wonders why Sasuke hasn't come back to Konoha after finding his revenge. Has his hatred taken him over? He doesn’t understand his former teammate. Inside the summit building, Team Hawk notices Zetsu's sudden absence. Outside Zetsu confers with Tobi, who tells him to proceed. Back in Konoha, Sakura wipes away her tears and states she'll talk with Naruto. She's caused him the most pain, so she doesn't want to make any further mistakes. At the conference, Ao looks at Danzou and ponders what he sees. He asks to see underneath Danzou's bandages, as his arm, eye and chakra all match that of Uchiha Shisui. Ao explains how he fought Shisui once before, and that he himself took a Byakugan from a fallen Hyuuga. He states Shisui could get into the minds of others and control them. Raikage angrily asks if he's controlling Mifune but his question can't be answered, as Zetsu rises from the floor before them. The Kage recognize Akatsuki and Zetsu reveals that Sasuke is here with them...
	Sakura's Decision!!" - The Raikage yells that Danzou can't be trusted but Mifune says there's no one else. He explains that Raikage lets his emotions run wild, Kazekage is too young, Tsuchikage too old and Mizukage can't be trusted due to Akatsuki's possible influence. Ao feels uneasy and tells Choujuurou to prepare for battle. He forms a hand seal and suddenly activates a hidden Byakugan under his eye patch. In Konoha, Ino cries and the Konoha 11 discuss handling Sasuke. Shikamaru resolves to talk to Sakura about their decision. In Tsunade's tent, Sai explains that everyone relies on Naruto too much. He can see the sadness in Naruto and the anger welling in his gut. He suggests they need to do something themselves. Shikamaru enters and agrees. He states he wants Team 7s permission to take care of the Sasuke situation. If Kumo is allowed to take out Sasuke, it will just cause the revenge cycle to continue. That's why he's asking Sakura's permission. Sakura remains quiet and asks him to say no more. Inside an inn in the Iron Country, Naruto rests and wonders why Sasuke hasn't come back to Konoha after finding his revenge. Has his hatred taken him over? He doesn’t understand his former teammate. Inside the summit building, Team Hawk notices Zetsu's sudden absence. Outside Zetsu confers with Tobi, who tells him to proceed. Back in Konoha, Sakura wipes away her tears and states she'll talk with Naruto. She's caused him the most pain, so she doesn't want to make any further mistakes. At the conference, Ao looks at Danzou and ponders what he sees. He asks to see underneath Danzou's bandages, as his arm, eye and chakra all match that of Uchiha Shisui. Ao explains how he fought Shisui once before, and that he himself took a Byakugan from a fallen Hyuuga. He states Shisui could get into the minds of others and control them. Raikage angrily asks if he's controlling Mifune but his question can't be answered, as Zetsu rises from the floor before them. The Kage recognize Akatsuki and Zetsu reveals that Sasuke is here with them...
	Sasuke Surrounded...!" - The attendants react in surprise and Danzou thinks it's impossible. In an instant, Raikage has Zetsu by his neck and demands to know Sasuke's location. Zetsu offers that they’ll regret it but before he can continue speaking, Raikage snaps his neck. Mizukage warns him not to kill again, as they can get information out of Sasuke, but Gaara explains that Akatsuki aren’t the type to give up secrets. Mifune orders his men to look for Sasuke. Raikage moves to leave and asks Ao to watch Danzou. He then smashes the wall and leaves with his attendants. Elsewhere Mifune's men make preparations to find Sasuke. Karin is suddenly alerted to their change in pattern and Juugo figures it was Zetsu. One samurai spots something suspicious and moves to attack. Elsewhere, snow falls on the inn and Tobi greets Naruto from the window seal. Naruto attacks with Rasengan, which fails to connect. As Tobi points that out he's quickly enveloped by wooden bindings. Yamato tells Naruto to stay still and Tobi acknowledges Kakashi's speed. With Raikiri in hand, Kakashi declares that he won't let Madara get his hands on Naruto. The bound man states that Kakashi obviously learned the truth, but his attacks won't work on Madara. Yamato offers that Madara has to be physical to attack Naruto, but that also allows him to be captured. Madara laughs, stating that he just wants to talk. He asks Naruto why Nagato turned against him. Naruto yells that it doesn't matter, what about Sasuke? Madara offers that Sasuke is consumed in the world's hatred. In the Iron Country, the samurai finds an empty cloak pinned to a wall. He is quickly struck from behind. Above, the rest of Team Hawk hide and Suigetsu promises to make Zetsu pay. Below numerous samurai arrive to face Sasuke. The samurai charge chakra into their swords and Sasuke tells them to come, as he's angry and won't go easy on them. They launch attacks which Sasuke deflects. Juugo tells Karin to find Danzou, as he will handle the samurai. Karin is suddenly hit by a change in Sasuke's chakra. As Sasuke coldly cuts through the samurai, Suigetsu wonders why Sasuke told him to not kill anyone. A worried Karin tries to make sense of the change in Sasuke, as his chakra is more powerful and stranger than when he was in his level two form. Elsewhere Raikage and his attendants rush on and identify chakra disappearing below them. Levels below, the samurai recognize Sasuke is not alone and Karin feels something large approaching. Suddenly the ceiling collapses downwards sending rubble below. As the dust clears, a Raiton enveloped Raikage warns the young Sasuke to fear his anger...

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Volume Forty-Eight Manga Summary
Naruto: VOLUME 48 Title: Kanko no sato!! ~ The Jubilant Village!!

	Chapter 443: "Meeting!!" - As Deva is sent flying into the rubble below, Naruto falls to the ground. Nagato informs Konan of Deva's defeat. Naruto removes a piercing from Deva and remembers the man's words on attaining justice through pain and that merely understanding one another isn't enough. Naruto stabs his palm with the piercing and thinks over his fallen comrades and Pain's belief in the rule of hatred. Katsuyu suggests Naruto wait for help but he says he'll handle it alone. Elsewhere Hinata thanks Sakura and Katsuyu reveals Naruto defeated the last Pain. The others are surprised and Hinata is relieved. Neji suggests they go to help over Katsuyu's objections. Outside Konoha Naruto rushes through the trees and is joined by Shikamaru's group. They ask Naruto if he defeated Pain but he replies it doesn't matter. He asks that they let him proceed alone, as he wants to talk to Pain by himself. Inoichi yells that talking won't solve anything. Naruto rhetorically asks if they should just kill Pain, his men and any villages that get in their way? Will that resolve the situation? He explains that he doesn't forgive Pain but Inoichi doesn't like it. Shikaku calms his friend and suggests they let Naruto go, he's the one who beat Pain and he has his reasons. Naruto says his thanks and leaves. Shikaku remembers his son's words that Naruto has a way about him, which makes one want to walk at his side. Further ahead, Sennin Mode Naruto stops at a large tree made of paper sheets. Peeling it open reveals Nagato and Konan. The kunoichi moves to defend but Nagato asks her to stand aside. Naruto asks if Nagato is the original and the decrepit figure offers that peace has finally arrived...
	Chapter 444: "The Answer" - Naruto looks on and imagines the deaths of Jiraiya and Kakashi. Nagato asks the young man if he hates him and wants his revenge. Konan offers that killing Nagato won't change anything. Naruto contemplates the cycle of hatred and Nagato states that Naruto could give him no answer, his only role now is as a sacrifice to bring peace. He fires a chakra spike from his chair which impales an unfazed Naruto. The man gloats that he can control Naruto easily now but the young man stares back intently with combination of Sennin and Kyuubi eyes. Naruto explains that he came to talk and to see how he would feel when he saw Nagato in person. Removing the spike, he trembles with rage and states he can't forgive the man. Konan is shocked Naruto could resist the chakra and watches as Naruto charges Nagato. She moves to intercept but Naruto stops, and states that Jiraiya had faith that he could change the world, but he just wanted his sensei's approval. In the end, it's not easy to do. Nagato offers that Jiraiya's dreams were idealistic nonsense. Even if Naruto finds his justice in killing him, he's not God, that still won't fix the world's problems. Naruto looks on and offers that he knows Nagato was once Jiraiya's student, and he can't understand how he became the man before him. So he'd like to hear Nagato’s story, in return he’ll give the answer Nagato desires. Wanting to hear it, Nagato accepts. The first source of pain was his parent's death. He reveals how during the war two ninja entered his home looking for food. When his parents tried to sneak everyone out, Nagato accidently alerted the ninja to their presence. Nagato's father tried to stall the men but was quickly killed. His mother then fell trying to defend him. The ninja were shocked to see they weren't enemy ninja, but actually civilians. Seeing the Leaf forehead protectors, the frightened and crying Nagato had his pain grow into rage, which caused the young boy to scream out with Rinnegan eyes...
	Chapter 445: "Top of the World" - Nagato awoke to see the Leaf ninja dead. Adult Nagato then explains that his parents died due to Konoha's war, and it's a pain which still hurts. And when that pain turned to hatred, his powers emerged. He continues his story, telling how he buried his parents and ran out of provisions. When he collapsed with hunger a small dog found him. He and the dog Chibi tried to beg for food but had no luck. He eventually collapsed but a young girl offered him a loaf of bread. Nagato shared the bread with Chibi and was brought in by Konan to her dwelling. Yahiko was angry but eventually they became friends. As orphans they stole what they could to survive, and in the end, Yahiko never gave up hope, dreaming of one day taking over the world. From that position he could change things. Young Nagato felt Yahiko would be like a god and wondered if he'd be able to end war. Before Yahiko could respond the three were sent to the ground by an explosion. Chibi no longer moved and the trio warily looked over a ridge to a battle below, where Hanzou and the Sannin fought. Though the dog stopped breathing, Yahiko implored them to make a hasty retreat. Back in their cave hideout, Nagato cried as he held on to Chibi. An angry Yahiko proclaimed that if the world could not end the wars, he'd have to become its God and do it himself. It was then that Yahiko's dream became Nagato's as well.
	Chapter 446: "I Just Want to Protect Them" - Yahiko chided Nagato for crying, saying nothing would ever change if he continued. To change things, he needs to be strong and learn ninjutsu. The trio found the Sannin and though Nagato didn't trust the Leaf, he eventually saw Jiraiya was different. Soon after, they were attacked and he killed a ninja when his Rinnegan activated. Jiraiya decided to train them, which Nagato believed was to help him control his Rinnegan. Jiraiya eased his doubts and he grew to accept his new teacher. Jiraiya explained how hate affects us and how knowing others pain allows them to grow. And the answer you find due to that pain is up to you. Nagato explains that like Naruto, Jiraiya also hadn't found an answer. But unlike them, Nagato immediately knew, he would protect his friends no matter what pain he faced. Jiraiya wondered how to find peace, and he felt Nagato's Rinnegan may hold the key. He explained how long ago the world was racked by war, but a lone monk appeared who taught of chakra and the way of ninshuu. This later developed into ninjutsu, but it was meant to be used to bring peace. Rikudou Sennin was hailed as a savior who hoped people could one day understand each other, and Jiraiya felt he might be reborn in Nagato himself. So he entrusted Rikudou Sennin's hopes with the young man who bore his eyes. After Jiraiya left, the trio gathered followers under Yahiko, who sought to gain peace without military action. Hanzou approached the group in the hopes they could broker a peace between the warring nations. They agreed and their naiveté got Yahiko killed. Hanzou was afraid they would gain control of Hidden Rain, so he allied with Danzou of Konoha, who wanted help becoming Hokage. Hanzou captured Konan and threatened to kill her unless Nagato himself killed Yahiko. Konan pleaded for them to just run but Yahiko ignored her. He asked Nagato to kill him but he was horrified. Nagato gathered himself and picked up the kunai Hanzou threw. He then watched in shock as Yahiko grabbed his arm and forced him to drive the kunai into his chest. Stunned, Nagato watched as his dying friend begged him and Konan to live on, as he could change the world. That was his second pain, and though he thought he had grown, nothing had changed from when his parent's died. His answer was worthless.
	Chapter 447: "To Believe In" - Hanzou orders his troops to kill Nagato, who remembers Yahiko's dreams of becoming a god. As kunai fly in, Nagato raises his arm and repels them. He jumps towards Hanzou but the Rain leader retreats leaving Konan behind. As Nagato reaches to lift her up, paper bombs raises from the ground to encircle his legs. He retreats with Konan as the bombs activate. As the dust clears, Nagato stands but his legs are wrecked. He tells Konan to stand clear and stares intently at Hanzou. The Rain leader finally notices Nagato's eyes and compliments him as being no ordinary kid. The Leaf Root jump to attack and Nagato summons Gedou Mazou, a huge statue resembling the one he later uses to seal the Bijuu. Konan pleads for him to stop but the statue beast crawls from the earth and extends black chakra rods into Nagato's back, causing his body to wither. A spectral dragon emerges from the statue's mouth and flies through the surrounding ninja, drawing out and capturing their souls. They collapse and Hanzou offers his surprise that Nagato was really the leader and had the Rinnegan. As the dragon flies towards Hanzou, he Shunshins away in full retreat. The rods holding Nagato break away, leaving Nagato the same gaunt man before Naruto now. He finishes his story by explaining how he broke from his village and led their gang from that day on. He explains that he lost many friends, and how the Fire Country is complicit in war for the sake of "peace". War that is built on the sacrifices on the lower shinobi countries. The act of living causes hatred, so there will be no peace. He offers that Jiraiya's hopes were a fantasy and asks Naruto for his answer. Naruto reaches into his jacket and withdraws Jiraiya's Gutsy Ninja book. He states that Nagato is probably right, as he still hates him. However, Jiraiya believed in Naruto. And for that reason he will believe in what Jiraiya believed. That is his answer and the reason he won't kill Nagato...
	Chapter 448: "Memento...!!" - Nagato questions what they should do then, sit there and wait for peace to happen? He can't believe in Jiraiya, as there will never be real peace in the cursed world they live in now. Naruto retorts by saying he will break the curse and find the peace. He won't give up. Nagato recognizes the words and Naruto acknowledges their source as the book in his hand. A book written to change the world. Naruto explains how the book is dedicated to a pupil who inspired Jiraiya, the young Nagato. The man wonder if it's a coincidence and Naruto states the main character's name is... We cut to Nagato's memories. Jiraiya is eating ramen and Nagato asks to speak with him. Jiraiya says he has writer's block and can take a break. Nagato asks if he remembers their talk about the world's hatred. He states he doesn't know how to reach it but he will break the curse and he will find the peace. He won't give up. Faith that it can be accomplished is better than any plan. Jiraiya offers that he might be right and is suddenly struck with an idea for a story. Looking at the fish cakes in his ramen, he ponders what to name his character. Time passes, and we see the trio try to cope with Jiraiya's leaving. They return to their house and Nagato finds a finished copy of Jiraiya's book. Reading through the story, Nagato imagines himself in the role of the titular character fighting against the ninja from a foreign village. The main character states the foreign ninja should give up on trying to make him give up and that he'll find peace. He states his name is... Naruto. Nagato is shaken and Naruto explains that Naruto's name was precious to Jiraiya, he can't disrespect it. He'll become Hokage and he'll make the peace, for Hidden Rain too. Believe in him. Nagato considers both Yahiko and Naruto's words and his time together with his parents and Jiraiya. He offers that he was joking earlier when he said they should understand each other because they studied under the same master but Naruto is odd, as he reminds him of a younger version of himself. Nagato couldn't believe in Jiraiya or himself but Naruto chose a different path and he can see a different future through him. Removing his arms from the chair, Nagato declares he will believe in Naruto...
	Chapter 449: "Flower of Hope" - Nagato calls out the name of his Tensei jutsu and Konan cries out to him. He silences her and says he now has access to a path he long ago gave up on. Naruto asks what the jutsu is and Konan explains that a Rinnegan user exists outside of life and death, and thus can control it. She watches on and ponders how Naruto was able to change Nagato. In Konoha, Hell Realm's Enma bursts from the ground, releasing the souls of the deceased from its maw which fly through the air into their original bodies. Fukasaku sits up and Shima rushes to his side. Sakura wonders what is happening, as she was confidant that the toad was dead. All around other formerly deceased individuals begin to move. Shizune stirs and Shikaku offers that Naruto apparently took care of things. At Myouboku, Gamabunta recovers and the Toad Elder reveals the prophecy has been fulfilled, surprisingly by both of Jiraiya's pupils. When Jiraiya refused to give up, he ensured his book really would change the world. Elsewhere Kakashi and Sakumo continue their talk. Sakumo offers he was surprised they both died so young, but not as young as Kakashi's mother. Kakashi explains that he understands why his father did what he did, breaking the rules for everyone's sake. For that reason, he's proud. His father gives his thanks and a beam of light suddenly strikes Kakashi. In the paper tree, Naruto demands to know what's happening. Katsuyu reveals the villagers are being revived. Remembering Jiraiya's promise to train the orphaned trio to atone, Nagato explains he can revive those killed when he came to Konoha to atone. At the campfire, Sakumo offers that Kakashi's time isn't done and gives his thanks for his son's forgiveness. He offers that his soul is finally at rest and he can move on to be with Kakashi's mother. Kakashi bolts upright in the ruined village, surprising Chouji. Nagato offers that war brings death and pain, and accepting the death of loved ones is hard, especially for those who haven't lived through war. One tries to find some meaning in the pain that never heals. He states that Naruto will have to face this. The nature of the book makes it seem like someone set it all up, but maybe it's the hand of the real God. He offers that his part is over and that Naruto can really... The paper tree disperses and a short time passes. Konan stands beside a body shrouded in paper, and begins to encase Deva in paper as well. Konan explains that Deva was created from Yahiko's corpse and she'll be taking both of her friends away. Naruto asks what she plans to do and she reveals she's done with Akatsuki. The dreams of her dead friends have been entrusted to Naruto, so she believes in him too. Hidden Rain will do their part as well to make that dream come true. The young man offers that his name, his never give up attitude and the pain of life were given to him by his master and fellow student. Konan draws together a paper bouquet and offers her wish that Naruto be a flower of hope that forever blossoms. Naruto smiles and remembers his promise to Jiraiya that he'll carry out his will if he is unable to. Elsewhere Sasuke tells his team to prepare themselves; they're heading to Konoha...
	Chapter 450: "The Jubilant Village!!" - As Naruto journeys back to Konoha he begins to collapse. Kakashi catches him and tells him he did a good job. They return to a large gathering of grateful villagers. Naruto is stunned and Katsuyu explains that she told everyone what happened. Villagers crowd around him and the toads watch from a distance. Hinata is happy that he's okay and Sakura comes to greet him. She slugs him for being rash but then embraces him and offers her thanks. His friends watch on and Iruka remembers Naruto's lonely days at the Academy and the striking difference to the love everyone feels for him now. Some distance away Zetsu watches and leaves to report to Tobi. An ANBU comes to Shikaku and reports his presence is needed. At the Akatsuki hideout, Zetsu reports of Pain's death and Konan's leaving. Tobi ponders that they'll need more pawns in order to properly sync with Gedou Mazou. He directs Kisame to find the Eight-Tails, as he has other pressing matters. Elsewhere in the Fire Country, the Cloud trio continue their journey to Konoha. Karui and Omoi begin to argue over the possibility of finding love in Konoha. Omoi offers his doubts that she would find a hot, rich man who could fall in love with her. She becomes furious and throws a rock which he manages to dodge. He then speculates about what would have happened if the rock she threw caused a chain of events resulting in an avalanche burying Konoha. She yells that no such foolish thing could happen, but then freaks out when they come upon a destroyed Konoha. Samui tells them to cool it and suggests they find someone in charge. In a tent, Kakashi, Naruto, Sakura and Shizune gather around a bed-ridden Tsunade in her natural form. Sakura states she's been unconscious since protecting the village. At the Fire Daimyou's palace, the Daimyou and his advisors meet with Danzou, Homura, Koharu, Shikaku and an ANBU. Homura states they will continue working with other villages to counter Akatsuki and the advisors say they'll have their support. Danzou offers that the matter of appointing the next Hokage needs to be addressed. The Daimyou asks if they can wait on Tsunade but Koharu offers that they don't know when she'll wake up and that she's partially responsible for Konoha's destruction. The Daimyou states he always liked Jiraiya but since he's dead, who? Danzou begins to speak but Shikaku declares it should be Kakashi. The Daimyou offers his appreciation for the man and his advisors debate Kakashi’s merits and his teaching lineage to the Third Hokage. Danzou angrily declares that the Third is the reason they're in this mess. He and his pupils’ failures led to many of the problems the village has faced. The village needs a strong leader who can resolve their problems and properly enforce their laws. And only he himself is capable of such a feat. The advisors offer it may be best but Shikaku voices his disapproval of Danzou's fanaticism. The Daimyou says he's heard enough, Danzou will be the Sixth Hokage...
	Chapter 451: "Disposing of Sasuke!!" - The Leaf dig through the rubble looking for salvage and discuss how the founders left them with more than just a village. Yamato slams his hand to the ground, causing numerous structures to rise and form out of wood. As the villagers cheer at his speed, the weakened man offers that it's not exactly easy. Naruto and Sakura rest on some timber and talk about Tsunade's status. They're greeted by a surprise, Tazuna and Inari who have come to help in the repair efforts. Tazuna offers that the Wave Country is prosperous due to their help, so they're returning the favor. He then asks where Sasuke is, causing Naruto and Sakura to go silent. Naruto offers that he got into a fight with Sasuke so he left, but he plans to get him to come back soon. The two carpenters take their leave and Naruto wonders where his friend now is. Elsewhere Team Hawk moves through a forest. Naruto remembers Sasuke's words that he never had any family connections, so he doesn't know that loss. Naruto remembers Jiraiya and offers that he now understands how Sasuke felt and of wanting revenge. He then remembers Pain's words on how only by sharing pain can you understand it. The young man offers that he never truly understood Sasuke until now. And though it may hurt, he wants to fight him for real, because he wants Team 7 together again. As Sasuke rushes onwards he remembers Itachi's words and his promise to kill the loved ones of anyone who rejects his way of life. Back in Konoha, Samui asks a Leaf ninja what happened, and the man explains how Akatsuki attacked. Karui gives a sigh of relief that she didn't actually cause the destruction. Samui then requests an audience with the Hokage. At the temporary camp for the messenger squad, a scroll requesting a meeting of the Five Kages arrives. Another squad member chimes in that they have a problem. Shizune explains to Samui that Tsunade's unconscious and that she can take the Raikage's letter for her. Samui says she'll need to speak with whoever is most senior then, as it's urgent. A voice then announces that Tsunade is no longer Hokage... he is. Shizune is shocked and Samui hands Danzou the letter. He reads the letter concerning Sasuke and Samui asks his answer. A short time later, Kiba rushes through the village and finds Naruto. He announces that Danzou is now Hokage, and he has given permission for Sasuke's disposal as a missing-nin.

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Volume Forty-Seven Manga Summary
Naruto: VOLUME 47 Title: Fuuin hakai!! ~ The Broken Seal!!

	Chapter 433: "Senjutsu's Failure...!?" - Naruto figures he has four Rasen Shuriken left now that Sennin Mode is over. Pain charges and Shima tells her husband they should fuse with Naruto. Fukasaku says it doesn't work, but they found something which does. Naruto hurls his scroll away as Deva moves to face him. They exchange blows and Naruto tells the others to stay back. Fukasaku unfurls the scroll and quickly uses its summoning seal. A Sennin Mode Naruto is suddenly transported from Myouboku Mountain. As Pain moves to stab Naruto with his chakra pike, the Naruto clone disperses, sending its gathered energy back to the original Naruto. Naruto breaks the pike and kicks Deva away. Fukasaku explains that Naruto left behind two Sennin Mode Kage Bunshin for later summoning. Naruto hurls another Rasen Shuriken at Deva. Before it impacts, Hungry Ghost intercepts and seals away the attack. Naruto is surprised, as he thought the body was dead. He looks to Hell and sees the Enma head. Naruto discusses with Katsuyu that Hell must be able to revive the others, while Hungry Ghost can absorb and Deva can repel, but he strangely hasn't in some time. Hungry Ghost stands before Deva, while Hell moves to Deva's rear. Naruto forms double Rasengans and has his clones hurl smoke bombs. Out of the smoke flies another Rasen Shuriken. As Hungry Ghost moves to absorb it, the attack disperses to reveal it was a transformed Naruto. As Naruto grabs and brings down Hungry Ghost, another Rasen Shuriken comes flying in behind him towards Deva. Deva repels the attack and gloats that his strength has returned. Suddenly from above, the original Naruto comes smashing down into Hell with double Rasengans, taking him out and surprising Deva...
	Chapter 434: "Naruto VS Deva!!" - Deva looks on and grasps Naruto's actions. Naruto and his clone charge but Deva raises his arms and sends them flying. The clone disperses and the real Naruto gathers himself. The three toad giants jump to attack and Pain launches himself out of the way. Katsuyu explains Deva's powers to Naruto and the five second delay. Fukasaku suggests they try Genjutsu. The toad giants move to strike again and are launched flying by Shinra Tensei. Fellow villagers watch on and do not interfere. Hinata moves to help but a fellow clan member suggests she stay back to not get in Naruto's way. Fukasaku explains that it will take awhile for him and Shima to prepare, and that Naruto's remaining Sennin Mode clone will only give him 5 minutes of Sennin power. Shima asks why he didn't make more and her husband explains that focusing the Sennin chakra isn't easy and creating more clones now will also interfere with the process. Deva looks to his fallen bodies and states that no one has given Pain that much trouble before. However, he states, that will end. As he raises his arm Naruto is drawn through the air towards him. Hungry Ghost punches Naruto in the chest and holds him in place. The elder toads continue focusing and Hinata watches on in worry. Deva explains that he won't kill Naruto and the young man offers that he shouldn't be underestimated... but he stops to suddenly feel his power leaving him. Hungry Ghost draws out the Sennin chakra, returning Naruto to normal. Deva then voices his success at capturing the Kyuubi...
	Chapter 435: "Banshou Tenin" - Naruto ponders how he can't move but then considers how that works in his favor. Focusing, he draws in natural energy for Senjutsu chakra which Hungry Ghost quickly absorbs, causing him to turn into a toad-like stone. Naruto pulls himself forward; breaking through Hungry Ghost’s arms. Deva contemplates the risk involved in Senjutsu chakra and Naruto says it's down to just one. Deva says not quite. Katsuyu offers that the Realms are just puppets being manipulated from afar. The toad sennin finish their preparations but before they can move Deva lifts his arm and draws Fukasaku through the air. Naruto moves to stop him but the toad elder is quickly impaled on Deva's chakra spike. Elsewhere Ino and her father bring Shizune's body to Shikamaru's group. Miles beyond Konoha the toad giants lay defeated. Gamabunta curses himself, as all his bones are broken. Back in Konoha, Shikamaru offers that they can't let Shizune's death be in vain; they have to find Pain's real body. Shikaku wonders if they should proceed more slowly but Inoichi says no. Shikaku asks if he could trace the enemy's chakra but Inoichi states he was unable. Pain flings aside the body of Fukasaku and Naruto moves to strike. Pain draws in an off balance Naruto and smashes him into the ground. Deva then stabs a spike through Naruto's hands to pin him to the ground. Naruto senses a vision of Rinnegan and Deva asks the Kyuubi if he’ll now be more agreeable. Shima watches on crying and Naruto yells out to ask why Pain is doing this. Deva offers that there are always reasons, which may only become clear after the fact. But this time he may as well speak. A distance away Shikamaru states they have to gather all the information they can, even if they have to carry all the bodies out for examination. Inoichi is suddenly struck with a realization and begins to tell the others...
	Chapter 436: "Peace" - Inoichi explains how the corpse of Animal was taken to the tallest tower in Hidden Rain. She must have had the chakra receivers implanted there; and being the tallest tower, it would be the best place to transmit signals. Therefore, the real Pain must be at a very high point nearby. The others voice their understanding and Shikamaru suggests they go search. Deva explains that his goal is peace through justice. Naruto calls the plan idiotic, as he destroyed his sensei, friends and village. Pain asks Naruto what he wants, and Naruto says he wants to defeat him to bring peace. Pain says that is noble, as his friends and village were also destroyed as the battleground for the other shinobi countries. Deva offers that he wants the same thing Jiraiya did, and that he himself is like Naruto, wanting to find justice against the ones who harmed his friends. He offers that Naruto knows pain, but if revenge is justice, it just begets more revenge. It's an endless cycle of hatred that's gone throughout time for the ninja. Naruto recalls Jiraiya explaining how he hoped to end hatred and bring an understanding between peoples, and that it might be left to Naruto to if he couldn't accomplish it. Deva asks Naruto how he would approach the hatred and the young man states he has no answer. Deva explains that he formed Akatsuki to end the cycle; he would use the Bijuu to create a weapon capable of leveling a country. Naruto is stunned and Deva goes on to explain that people will be shocked by the pain into peace, but over time the wounds would heal and the weapon would be used again. We cut to an older weakened Nagato hooked into a walking mechanical chair, with Konan looking on. Nagato explains that though the cycle will continue, within it will be periods of peace. He begins to cough and Konan warns him not to overdo it. He looks on with Rinnegan eyes and states he can see the peace he so desperately wants...
	Chapter 437: "Confession" - Deva offers that a world where everyone understands each other is foolish and impossible, but Naruto yells that he's wrong. Deva replies that all Naruto does is talk, unable to back up his words. Hinata watches from a distance while elsewhere Shikamaru and Shiho remain behind while the others split into two groups to find Pain's source body. Outside Konoha, Team Gai continue their journey home and Neji, with his Byakugan, sees Gamabunta. Deva impales Naruto with more chakra spikes and explains that he missed the vital organs. Shima yells for Naruto to not give up, as Jiraiya and her husband believed in him. Deva knocks her back and moves to collect Naruto. From behind rushes Hinata, who forces Deva to retreat backwards. Hinata states that she won't let Pain lay a hand on Naruto. Naruto yells out to know why she came, as she's no match for Pain. Hinata explains that she knows that, she's here of her own free will. She explains that she use to cry and give up, but Naruto showed her the way to be a better person. She was always chasing him, hoping to catch him and be able to walk alongside him confidently. And now, she's not afraid to die protecting him, because she loves him. Naruto is stunned and watches as Hinata charges Deva. She moves to strike but Deva forces her into the ground with Shinra Tensei. He forms a spike and Naruto yells out desperately for him to stop. Deva impales Hinata and states it's just like when his own parents were killed before his eyes, the cycle of hatred continues. Naruto looks on as the rage builds inside him. An explosion of dark chakra explodes, revealing a four-tailed Naruto. Deva asks Naruto if he hates him, and the young man cries out. Two more tails generate and a skeletal Kyuubi form begins to encase Naruto. Deva asks how anyone can understand each other with such events, but in any case, his pain is still greater...
	Chapter 438: "The Broken Seal" - Sakura recognizes the chakra and the Hyuuga clan member explains how Hinata tried to help. As Naruto rages, tendrils emerge from his chest to try to contain him. Reaching down he raises the Hokage necklace and crushes it, freeing him from its binding. He charges and Deva moves to redirect him backwards. Naruto stays in place, having anchored himself to the ground with his tails. The blast rebounds, sending Deva flying backwards instead. A weak Hinata calls out for Naruto. He doesn't hear her as he begins to draw in and compress chakra. Deva directs a chunk of rubble into Naruto before the blast is completed, causing it to prematurely explode. The Hyuuga clan member states he can see six tails, leaving Sakura stunned. She quickly directs everyone to retreat. Elsewhere Katsuyu suggests the same to Shikamaru's group, revealing that Hinata fell trying to save Naruto. Inoichi then wonders where Yamato is. Elsewhere Anko, Sai and Yamato attempt to track Kabuto. Yamato is suddenly shaken and is alerted to the breaking of Naruto’s protective barrier seal. He quickly alerts the others that they must return. Back in Konoha, the dust clears and half of Deva's cloak is torn away. He marvels at the Kyuubi's power and then quickly turns to flee. Naruto gives chase and the Hyuuga reports their movement. Sakura states they have to use this opportunity to save Hinata and find some way to stop Naruto. As Deva rushes through the forest, Naruto follows in pursuit. Nagato reports that Deva is close enough, and the Realm in turn prepares to use a new jutsu...
	Chapter 439: "Chibaku Tensei" - Konan tells Nagato he's in no shape to use the jutsu but he tells her to let him concentrate. Deva creates a black sphere in his palms which is launched into the air. Suddenly the surrounding countryside begins to be sucked around the sphere. Naruto fires a blast but the sphere continues pulling in debris. As the ground shakes, Naruto is quickly sucked into the growing mass as well, totally enveloping him. Konan says there was no need to go that far, but Nagato says he had to, it was the Kyuubi. And in any case, it pales in comparison to the moon Rikudou Sennin made. Within his mind Naruto questions how it came to this; that it hurts so much. The sphere begins to rumble as Deva watches on. In the fox prison, Naruto questions what he should do. Kyuubi tells Naruto he should give up his body and destroy everything; he'll then be free of the pain. Naruto rips open his jacket and the seal on his stomach begins to twist and coalesce. Blood begins to pour out into the water below. Elsewhere Yamato sees an 8 appear on his hand. From out of the rubble sphere emerges a skinless eight-tailed Kyuubi and Deva watches on in disbelief. In the prison Kyuubi directs Naruto to remove the seal and the young man rises to obey. Yamato sees a 9 appear on his palm and desperately questions why it is happening. As Naruto grips the seal on Kyuubi's prison an arm reaches out to stay his hand. A stunned Naruto looks to the figure before him, as the Fourth Hokage turns to pull Naruto away from the seal. Minato explains that if eight-tails are formed, he was made to appear to Naruto. He offers that he never wanted to see the Kyuubi again, but in the scheme of things, seeing his grown son made it worth it...
	Chapter 440: "Speaking with the Fourth!!" - Deva concludes he'll need to make a more powerful Chibaku Tensei. Inside Naruto, the Kyuubi yells out at Minato's presence. Minato tells Naruto he'll have to be careful around the fox and the young man asks how he knew his name. Minato says because he named him of course, he's his son. A slow smile fills Naruto's face and a tear begins to form. Minato suggests they speak elsewhere and a quick snap of the fingers transports them to an empty plane. Naruto wipes his tears away and Minato concludes that Sarutobi didn't tell him, to keep everything about the Kyuubi a secret. If anyone knew Naruto was his son, there could be trouble. He apologizes but Naruto slugs him in the stomach, demanding to know how he could implant the Kyuubi in his own son. He offers that he doesn't know whether to be happy or enraged. He begins to cry and Minato asks Naruto how old he is now. Naruto says 16 and his father offers his sorrow at making his life hard. Naruto clears his tears away and says he'll deal with it, he's the son of the Fourth Hokage. Minato smiles and explains that he sealed the Kyuubi in him because as his son, he felt Naruto could use it. He also realized someone was controlling the fox, and without a special power, there would be no way to combat him when he attacks the village again. Naruto offers that Konoha was already destroyed and Minato says he saw what happened from within Naruto, and about Jiraiya as well. Naruto asks if Pain used the Kyuubi before but his father says no, it was the masked Akatsuki member. Naruto remembers Tobi and Minato states that the man saw through everything and he's using Pain now to further his goals. Naruto asks why this is happening and Minato offers that as long as ninja villages exist, the strife will continue and so will the pain. That very hatred was responsible for Jiraiya's death and his teacher entrusted him with finding a way to end it. The young man states he can't forgive Pain and asks what he should do. Minato offers that he doesn't know, Naruto will have to figure it out himself. Naruto yells that if Jiraiya couldn't figure it out either, how could he? He's stupid and not a great ninja. Minato reaches out to comfort Naruto and belay his fears, he confidently states that Naruto will find the answer, he believes in him as a father. Minato reveals his chakra is fading, but he has enough to restore the seal on Naruto's stomach. He touches the seal and it reforms. He begins to fade away and offers that Konoha can be rebuilt and that he is counting on Naruto. Naruto stares on in confidence and thanks his father. Rubble clears away from the sphere and watching down from above is a determined Sennin Mode Naruto...
	Chapter 441: "Rasen Shuriken VS Shinra Tensei!!" - As Deva wonders if Naruto found a way to control the fox, Nagato himself begins to cough blood. The sphere of rubble collapses and Naruto senses that his remaining Kage Bunshin at Myouboku dispersed while he was in the fox form. Katsuyu climbs from within Naruto's jacket and expresses her relief that she survived. Deva reconsiders Kyuubi's power and Naruto himself is suddenly scared that he harmed the other villagers when he lost control. Katsuyu says everyone is okay and Naruto is relieved. Back at the village, Team Gai arrives and calls for a medical ninja for Hinata and Shima. Deva offers that it's time he ends this and asks Naruto if he finally understands someone else’s pain. A defiant Naruto demands to talk to the real Pain and Deva offers his amusement at them figuring it out. He states the time for talk is over and from his experience, Naruto will only be able to use two of the Rasen Shuriken while in Sennin Mode, and if he fails, Deva will beat him down and take him prisoner. Naruto offers he'll have to find the real one and Katsuyu asks how. He states he has a plan and moves to face the onrushing Deva. Deva tries to impale Naruto but the young man grabs the rod, breaks it and kicks Deva back into a nearby boulder. He quickly stabs himself with the shard and traces Nagato's chakra back to a nearby mountaintop. Nagato realizes he's been found and Deva gathers himself. Naruto forms two Kage Bunshin and a Rasen Shuriken. He hurls a smoke bomb and the shuriken flies out. As Deva uses Shinra Tensei to disperse it, a second shuriken hidden in its shadow flies in to hit during his five second recharge period...
	Chapter 441: "Rasen Shuriken VS Shira Tensei!!" - As Deva wonders if Naruto found a way to control the fox, Nagato himself begins to cough blood. The sphere of rubble collapses and Naruto senses that his remaining Kage Bunshin at Myouboku dispersed while he was in the fox form. Katsuyu climbs from within Naruto's jacket and expresses her relief that she survived. Deva reconsiders Kyuubi's power and Naruto himself is suddenly scared that he harmed the other villagers when he lost control. Katsuyu says everyone is okay and Naruto is relieved. Back at the village, Team Gai arrives and calls for a medical ninja for Hinata and Shima. Deva offers that it's time he ends this and asks Naruto if he finally understands someone else’s pain. A defiant Naruto demands to talk to the real Pain and Deva offers his amusement at them figuring it out. He states the time for talk is over and from his experience, Naruto will only be able to use two of the Rasen Shuriken while in Sennin Mode, and if he fails, Deva will beat him down and take him prisoner. Naruto offers he'll have to find the real one and Katsuyu asks how. He states he has a plan and moves to face the onrushing Deva. Deva tries to impale Naruto but the young man grabs the rod, breaks it and kicks Deva back into a nearby boulder. He quickly stabs himself with the shard and traces Nagato's chakra back to a nearby mountaintop. Nagato realizes he's been found and Deva gathers himself. Naruto forms two Kage Bunshin and a Rasen Shuriken. He hurls a smoke bomb and the shuriken flies out. As Deva uses Shira Tensei to disperse it, a second shuriken hidden in its shadow flies in to hit during his five second recharge period...
	Chapter 442: "The Final Gamble!!" - Neji wonders why Hinata did it and Sakura ponders Hinata’s love for Naruto. She continues to heal Hinata and a short distance away Shima holds her dead husband. Katsuyu explains that Naruto suppressed the Kyuubi chakra and Gai suggests they go help. Katsuyu says no, Naruto has a plan and they'd be in the way. Elsewhere, as the second Rasen Shuriken flies towards Deva, rubble to his sides transforms back into two Narutos. They jump to pin Deva but he impales them and flips out of the way of the attack, which impacts a boulder and unleashes its fury. Deva lands on a spire of rubble overlooking the battlefield and counts down the recharge time. He contemplates that Naruto is now finished since he used two shuriken. Suddenly the rocks around the base of the spire transform into Narutos which launch themselves towards Deva. As they come within inches of Deva the recharge finishes and Deva blasts them back. The original Naruto creates clones to brace him from Shira Tensei and Deva yells out that Naruto is another fool without answers and that he should give up. Naruto remembers Jiraiya's words that it would be up to Naruto to bring an understanding between people if he couldn't do it. He also remembers the faith Kakashi and his father had in him. As Shira Tensei ends, Naruto uses his remaining two clones to assist. As one helps him form Rasengan the other grabs onto him. Deva determines he's safe, as Naruto can't throw that version. But the clones hurl Naruto through the air and he yells out a cry which echoes the literary character for which he's named: Pain should give up on trying to make him give up. Naruto quickly closes the distance and strikes his Rasengan home, right into Deva's chest...

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Volume Forty-Six Manga Summary
Naruto: VOLUME 46 Title: Naruto kikan!! ~ Naruto Returns!!
	Chapter 423: "Deva Realm's Ability!!" - Both Pain and Chouza compliment Kakashi's tactical skills. Kakashi states he may have figured out Pain's ability. Pain charges and the gathered ninja launch attacks in response. Kakashi throws an exploding charge for retreat. He determines all the attacks were blocked through some form of attraction and repulsion force, and that it appears to take a short interval to recharge. They can use that interval to plan their attack. A short time later Kakashi bursts from the ground below Pain. He's blown back and Pain comes to strike. Kakashi gives the signal and Akimichi roll in from either side. They're blown back but use the force to pull up a chain from the ground which binds Pain in place. Kakashi launches towards Pain's head with Raikiri but is suddenly blocked by a damaged Asura. Kakashi tears through Asura and watches on with Sharingan. At Myouboku, Fukasaku asks Naruto if he's ready to practice fusing. Naruto wonders if Konoha's okay with the threat of Akatsuki. Fukasaku dismisses it, saying the village has excellent ninja and that a frog would alert them if needed. In Konoha, a bloodied Kakashi is pinned in rubble while Pain stands triumphant. Pain offers that this Kakashi is no clone and that he must end things quickly. He picks up a nail and states Kakashi must know pain... Kakashi offers that he can't dodge and the nail is launched into Kakashi's head...
	Chapter 424: "Determination!!" - Katsuyu's slugs begin healing the wounded, while an ANBU flanked Tsunade focuses herself to disperse her chakra. Underground, Danzou offers to his gathered Root that the commotion will allow him to act undetected. One of Root asks if they should help, Danzou says no. Some of the village will be saved, but the other's sacrifice will be necessary for him to become Hokage. At the interrogation headquarters, Inoichi and the rest of the team probe the Rain ninja Yuudachi’s mind, pulling out memories. Inoichi finally finds one of Yuudachi helping his partner Ryuusui deliver a corpse. Yuudachi figures it's a girl and wonders about the tower they take the bodies to, thinking it’s a shrine to the dead. Ryuusui offers that he heard a rumor Pain was inside. Yuudachi offers that there's no way that's true. Ryuusui unzips the body bag, revealing the unpierced form of Pain's most recent Animal Realm body. Konan thanks the men, and Ryuusui turns to greet "Angel". She tells them to bring the next one and we cut to the present. A weak Chouji calls out for his dad and Kakashi. At the interrogation, Tonbo offers that Inoichi is awesome at pulling out info. Mozoku tells him to cut the chatter and Shizune suddenly arrives, asking for all their data on Pain. Outside the Animal and Human Realm bodies arrive. Elsewhere Chouji looks over the fallen body of his father. He cries and Kakashi says there is time for tears later; Chouji has to tell Tsunade of Pain's powers. Don't let his father's sacrifice be in vain. A broken Asura offers that they're persistent and fires one remaining missile towards Chouji. Chouji thanks his dad and takes off in a run. Kakashi considers that if he uses it again his chakra will be zero and he'll die. Entrusting everything to Chouji and for the well being of Konoha, he forms Mangekyou and sends the missile away. Asura contemplates that Kakashi used that jutsu on the nail as well. A panting Kakashi considers that for him it's now over Obito and Rin...
	Chapter 425: "Hatake Kakashi" - A dying Obito says he'll be Kakashi's eye and asks that he protect Rin. Kakashi asks for forgiveness as he wasn’t able to. He walks in blackness and states he'll be joining them soon. He comes across a fire and recognizes the man sitting by it. The man asks Kakashi to tell him how his life has gone. Kakashi says it will be a long story, but his father Sakumo says that's okay. In reality Kakashi slumps over in the debris while Asura falls apart. At Myouboku, Fukasaku attempts to fuse with Naruto but is sent flying by the Kyuubi. The toad explains how he was rejected, which causes an infuriated Naruto to ask why they even bothered training. Outside the interrogation headquarters, Animal Realm moves to summon. Inside Ino offers that the chakra transmitting sounds like her clan's techniques. Ibiki offers than Rikudou Sennin could supposedly use any jutsu. Suddenly the building is rocked and the gathered ANBU move to take action. Three ANBU utilize Earth, Wind and Lightning jutsu in an attempt to contain the giant dog summon. It bursts out and the ANBU decide to focus on the summoner instead. A giant rhino bursts into the interrogation head quarters, shocking those inside. Riding atop the beast, Animal sees the chakra receiver in Shizune's hand. The building is rocked again and Katsuyu's slugs are thrown clear. From within the slugs emerge those who were in the building. Above them stands the rhino and dog summons. Inoichi offers that he recognizes the woman atop the beast, but she was dead when he saw her last. Shizune considers how each Pain body can only use one type of jutsu and that the summoning body was taken out. Shizune tells Inoichi they should compile their information. Ibiki tells them to go, they'll handle Pain. Elsewhere amongst the rubble of Konoha, Konohamaru emerges from the shadows...
	Chapter 426: "Naruto and Konoha!!" - The Hell Realm grabs two Leaf by their throats and demands to know Naruto's location. A spectral face enshrouded in flames forms but the Leaf refuse to answer. Suddenly tongue-like protusions extend from their mouths, while two hands extends from the mouth of Hell's giant spectral head. It grabs onto the two "tongues" causing one of the men to collapse, Hell pronounces the other man truly did not. Konohamaru watches from the shadow, he turns to flee and runs into the wall, drawing Hell's attention. Ebisu lands between them and hopes that Konohamaru escapes. Elsewhere Animal's giant summons stand over the interrogation crew and Shizune. They decide to head for the code breaking office and leave Animal for Ibiki and the ANBU. Inoichi and the others bolt and the Human Realm moves to follow. At Myouboku, Naruto trains in an effort to gather natural energy while moving. Fukasaku says it's impossible but Naruto refuses to give up. Seeing the code on the toad's back, he states it was also meant for him. Jiraiya was his master who never gave up, and he inherited his nindo. Back in Konoha, Konohamaru debates what to do. Ebisu is held by the throat while Hell interrogates him. Ebisu thinks back to how Konoha viewed Naruto. First with distrust, then beginning to respect all his accomplishments as a ninja and finally as a comrade who they would give their life for. Ebisu smiles and says he has no intention of telling Akatsuki anything. Konohamaru hears this and thinks back to a lesson Naruto once taught him. Ebisu hopes to himself that Konohamaru ran away and Hell moves to kill him. Suddenly kunai plant in his arm, freeing Ebisu. Konohamaru then yells out his intent to fight...
	Chapter 427: "Reunion" - Ebisu demands to know why Konohamaru didn't run. The young man explains his promise to challenge Naruto for Hokage, so he can't run from his path. Hell Realm charges and Konohamaru forms a hand seal. At Myouboku Naruto turns toad-like and is hit by Fukasaku. The toad says he can't keep up, what Naruto's trying doesn't even make sense, it's like looking left and right at the same time. Suddenly Naruto has a revelation. In Konoha, Tsunade senses the status of the fallen, including Kakashi. She punches down a stone protrusion in frustration. Chouji arrives and explains Deva's powers. She orders the ANBU to have Katsuyu spread the word and tells Chouji to rush Chouza to the hospital, as he still might live. Chouji cries and then asks about Kakashi. Tsunade remains silent and tells him to hurry. At the morgue, Hungry Ghost removes the chakra piercings from the former Animal body. A Gatsuuga attack bursts into the room. As the dust clears, the Animal body falls from the wall, having been used as protection. Kiba then points out Pain's location on the ceiling to his mother. Elsewhere bugs eat through Konan's paper. Before her stand the Aburame, Shibi tells his son Shino to give it his all. Elsewhere in the Fire Country, Team Gai stops to rest. Gai points out the ill omen of birds flying away from Konoha and they leave to rush home. In Konoha, Tsunade continues dispersing her healing chakra to the fallen. The ANBU come to attention as Deva jumps to the roof. Tsunade recognizes the man, who offers a greeting to her as the last of the Sannin...
	Chapter 428: "Conversation!!" - Konohamaru moves to retreat but is pinned to the wall by Hell. Ebisu jumps to help but is kicked away. Hell asks Naruto's location but the Genin says he doesn't know. Konohamaru then sees the arms which extend from the spectral face mouth grab his spirit. He remembers back to Naruto training him about rotation and power and misinterpreting it as an expansion of the Sexy Jutsu. In the present, the Genin poofs away, causing Hell to turn in surprise to receive a Rasengan to the chest from the original Konohamaru. He's sent flying into the wall and Ebisu wonders when Konohamaru learned the jutsu. The young man yells confidently that he's a proud member of the Sarutobi clan and named after the village, so Pain shouldn't forget it. On the Hokage building roof, Tsunade recognizes Deva as Yahiko. He asks Naruto's location and warns that war and strife are on the horizon. Tsunade says they're trying to destabilize the world. Deva warns her to stop being high and mighty, that as god he demands to know. Tsunade offers that he's wrong about one thing; he'll never get what he wants. Deva retorts that Konoha can't protect Naruto forever, but Tsunade replies he doesn't understand, Naruto is no pushover. Elsewhere Shizune, Inoichi and Ino determine that the piercings act as chakra receivers, giving life to corpses. And to transmit the chakra, the real Pain must not be that far away. Suddenly Human lands among the group and a bomb drops, causing everyone to scatter. As the dust clears Human holds Shizune by the head. He warns them not to move or he'll kill her. As he probes her mind he finds his target, stating Myouboku. On the Hokage roof Deva closes his eyes and then announces the same revelation, stunning Tsunade...
	Chapter 429: "Know Pain" - Pain offers he has no reason to stay. The ANBU suggest they let him go so they can regroup and help the village. Pain turns and identifies the chakra at his opponent's feet, saying they know his power, but it's still meaningless, war brings death to everyone. He states once they know true pain, then they can understand peace. He then launches himself into the air. Elsewhere Human holds Shizune's spirit and Sakura heals the wounded. At Myouboku the toads notice that the name of Kousuke, the toad Danzou killed, disappeared from their scrolls. Fukasaku wonders if Konoha is under attack. In Konoha, Animal terminates her summons and flees the village. High above Konoha, Deva raises his arms. Outside the village, Animal summons the others. Konan asks what's happening and Pain explains that he is going to use his jutsu. At Myouboku, Fukasaku wishes luck to a toad travelling to Konoha to find Shima. The ninja in the village begin to regroup and the toad arrives through a water basin portal. Fukasaku says that Shima is near Konoha and that they along with Naruto will summon something powerful. The toad finds Shima and moves to summon while she offers that she understands her part. Konan tells Nagato not to do it, as it will shorten his life. The Pain bodies collapse leaving Deva alone above the village. Shima jumps to summon while Tsunade and the ANBU rush onwards. Suddenly a massive gravity wave is unleashed at the center of Konoha, sending rubble and debris up as it expands outwards to Hokage Mountain and the outer wall. From within the rubble emerges a slug, which expels Sakura. She looks at the destruction in shock and yells for Naruto to quickly return. As the dust clears, a scroll and cloth can be seen. High above, Deva looks to the barren waste below at a puff of smoke at the center of Konoha...
	Chapter 430: "Naruto Returns!!" - As the dust clears, Naruto stands atop Gamakichi who is atop his father. A Sennin mode Naruto wears a red jacket with black flames and the toad contract scroll. Flanking Gamabunta are Gamaken and the stand destroyer toad. Pain plummets to land on the ground. Naruto asks where they are and Shima arrives, revealing they're in Konoha. The others can't believe it until they see Hokage Mountain. She explains that she feels the same presence as when she fought with Jiraiya. A shocked Naruto focuses his mind in determination. In the rubble, Katsuyu clones emit more ninja, including Iruka, Shiho, Shikamaru and Shikaku. Elsewhere Chouji, Chouza and Kakashi emerge. A Hyuuga asks Hinata if she's okay and states he can't let anything happen to her while Hiashi and Hanabi are away. Tsume tends to Kiba and Tsunade also emerges from the rubble. She sees the destruction and promises Pain will pay. A nearby ANBU notices Tsunade's Souzou Saisei mark missing, having been used to disperse her remaining chakra to the fallen. Pain sees Naruto and offers that the young man just saved him a trip. Sakura watches from a distance and a nearby Hyuuga reveals the figure beyond is Naruto. Outside Konoha, Hell Realm calls upon his spectral head, which consumes the destroyed Asura Realm body. Its mouth opens to emit a revived Asura. Konan asks why Pain is taking such foolhardy steps. Animal answers that it's his justice and is then flung back into Konoha by Asura. Konan ponders that focusing his chakra to Deva increased the jutsu's power, but now the others revived slower than before. She says she's returning to check on him and disperses. Animal arrives and summons the other Realms to stand with Deva. Tsunade yells out that Pain trampled on their ancestors treasure and dreams, and he'll pay for this. He retorts that she somewhat understands pain now but she is no longer needed. Asura quickly moves to strike her down but it is sent crashing into the earth in pieces by a Rasengan wielding Naruto. Tsunade sees Minato and Jiraiya in Naruto and the young man offers that she can rest, no need to sully her hands with this ilk. Sakura asks what happened and the Hyuuga reveals Naruto took out a Realm with a single blow, which surprises her. Gamabunta asks Fukasaku if he saw those familiar forms and the elder toad says he did, Naruto has surpassed the previous generation. Naruto grits his teeth and yells that he will wipe out Pain once and for all...
	Chapter 431: "Naruto's Great Eruption!!" - Pain considers how Deva will take awhile to regain power, so he moves three Realms to the front and one to his rear. Naruto calls for Gamakichi to take Tsunade to safety. Naruto asks for no interference and she gives Naruto a Katsuyu slug to relay information. The toad elders jump to land on Naruto's scroll and the young man asks Tsunade about Kakashi's whereabouts, as he can't sense him through natural energy. Tsunade remains silent and Naruto understands. Animal summons her giant rhino which charges at a determined Naruto. Gamakichi brings Tsunade to Sakura, and the young woman lets her master know she's done well. As the dust of the rhino impact clears, Naruto remains in place holding its horn, unfazed by the beast's power. He hurls the beast over his shoulder into the air. Animal summons her bull and dog beasts which also charge. The toad elders jump and unleash a paralyzing song blast. Naruto forms two clones and two gigantic Rasengan's in their palms. Each impacts a beast and sends it flying. Fukasaku calls to the toad giants and they hurl into the air to cut and beat down Pain's summons. Naruto charges Hungry Ghost and Katsuyu states he absorbs jutsu. Hungry Ghost moves to impale Naruto as the young man in turn moves to strike him. They both dodge but Naruto's natural energy extends from his body to send the Realm flying. The three giant toads finish off the summons and Hungry Ghost flies into the ground unconscious. Deva watches on in confusion, as he thought Hungry Ghost had avoided the attack. Fukasaku watches on in appraisal, as Naruto is using natural energy to extend his reach and power. Naruto stands and draw in energy, forming a hand seal he states he'll end it with his next move...
	Chapter 432: "Rasen Shuriken Once Again!!" - Naruto forms Kage Bunshin and Pain offers that the young man became a sage like their sensei Jiraiya. And because they shared a sensei they should understand each other, Jiraiya wanted peace as well. Naruto yells for him to get real and holds aloft Rasen Shuriken. He states the destruction around him isn't peace. Pain offers that Naruto simply doesn't understand, his death will bring peace. Naruto yells again for Pain to stop the idiocy and hurls the Rasen Shuriken towards the Realms, revealing its new freedom of movement. As it flies through the air, Human throws Animal out of the way and is cut through as the disk expands in size. Animal quickly summons the giant bird which impacts the ground near Naruto. A short distance away Shikamaru asks what the commotion is. His father states that Naruto knows Senjutsu now and they best stay out of his way. Beneath Gamabunta the dog summon splits and attacks the two other giant toads. The toad elders state they have to cut the Rinnegan connection and Pain determines Naruto is running out of his sage chakra. Fukasaku tells Gamabunta his plan and Shima expels a dust cloud to engulf the Deva and Hell Realms. Animal suddenly finds herself in blackness and Gamabunta moves to stab the other two Realms. They retreat and Deva tries to determine Animal and Naruto's location. In the blackness, Naruto strikes Animal with double Rasengans. Gamabunta suddenly expels air and spits out Naruto and a defeated Animal. The giant summons disperse, leaving Deva, Hell and a tired non-Sennin mode Naruto...

Manga Summary

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Volume Forty-Five Manga Summary
Naruto: VOLUME 45 Title: Senjou, Konoha!! ~ Battlefield, Konoha!!
	Chapter 413: "Collapse" - As Sasuke approaches his foe, chakra begins to boil around the Jinchuuriki. Suddenly a chakra cloak and eight tails surround him. Sasuke recognizes the cloak from when he fought Naruto. The Jinchuuriki lunges, with two tails acting like horns. Sasuke uses his Sharingan and quickly avoids the attack. The Jinchuuriki considers how only his brother avoided that attack before. He continues to move and heads for the rest of Team Hawk. Juugo grabs the others and jumps to avoid the attack. He drops Suigetsu as the Jinchuuriki comes smashing down. Sasuke considers how much trouble he's having predicting his opponent's movements, so he asks Karin to keep a constant track of him. The Jinchuuriki doesn't plan to give them an opening and moves to attack Sasuke again. Sasuke activates Mangekyou and the Jinchuuriki finds himself in a Genjutsu being stabbed. He collapses but then in an instant he barrels into Sasuke, knocking him backwards. Blood flies from Sasuke's chest and Juugo catches him. Karin offers to heal Sasuke but Juugo says no, he'll fuse his own flesh and chakra with Sasuke since they should be compatible. The Jinchuuriki boasts that Genjutsu won't work if he has a partner to wake him, which he has since he controls his beast. As his skin begins to peel from his body, he rhymes that their destruction awaits. Suddenly a massive ox-headed tentacled Bijuu towers over the shocked Team Hawk...
	Chapter 414: "Rampaging Ox" - The group marvels at the monster`s form and chakra. Juugo rushes to finish and finally withdraws his hand from Sasuke's chest. Suddenly Juugo de-ages to a young boy and he offers that Sasuke can't die, as he's his last tie to Kimimaro. The Hachibi charges but is blocked by a mass of uprising water. Suigetsu floats within the water and tells the others to flee. The Hachibi says they won't get the chance and forms a large ball of destructive chakra which he fires into Suigetsu. Suigetsu and portions of the surrounding countryside are blown away. In the distance two Cloud ninja hear the disturbance. Elsewhere at Myouboku Mountain, Naruto continues his training and excitedly yells he can see the natural energy. Fukasaku smiles and they take a break for lunch. After lunch the sage toad directs Naruto to use his own chakra to lift one of the stone frogs. Naruto tries and fails, so the toad suggests he try to draw out his Sennin chakra. Naruto sits and focuses and the energy begins to seep in. Opening his toad-like eyes he moves to one of the stone frogs and lifts. The stone suddenly lifts above him and Fukasaku considers how much more quickly Naruto is learning than Jiraiya once did. Naruto sits the stone down and it topples over. Gamakichi chides him for knocking over their ancestor and Fukasaku considers how Naruto is also more of an idiot than Jiraiya was. Back in Lightning, the two Cloud ninja rush to the scene. They wonder why Killer Bee is in his Bijuu form, even after the Raikage warned him not to transform. Suddenly the duo sees Team Hawk below. Seeing the Akatsuki robes they recognize the group who took Yugito. Down below, Team Hawk looks at the watery unconscious form of Suigetsu. Karin offers that there's no way to run and an exhausted Sasuke looks at his team members. Remembering their various offers of help and sacrifice, Sasuke closes his eyes and sees Kakashi, Sakura and Naruto. As the Hachibi moves to strike again, Sasuke's left eye begins to bleed. It opens to reveal his Mangekyou and the black flames of Amaterasu...
	Chapter 415: "The Determined 'Amaterasu'!!!" - Hachibi is quickly engulfed in Amaterasu's black flames. As the Bijuu flails about, Team Hawk dives for cover. As a swinging tentacle falls towards a fallen Karin, Sasuke extends his Chidori sword to sever it. The tentacle misses but black flames spread to Karin's back from the beast. Juugo says she's finished and states they should retreat. Sasuke says no and activates his other Mangekyou. As he focuses on the flames, they die down and are extinguished. Sasuke is shaken and surprised that he was able to stop them. He yells for Juugo to retrieve Karin and she's quickly brought out of harm`s way. Juugo asks what happened and Sasuke wonders how he put the flames out, whether that was the power of Mangekyou. He then casts his gaze to the Hachibi and extinguishes those flames as well. Killer Bee drops out of the flames, as the Bijuu was burned away. Seeing the man still alive, Sasuke offers they were able to avoid killing him. From above the two Cloud are shocked that Killer Bee lost, and consider that the Akatsuki were skilled. One of the Cloud notices the Uchiha crest on Sasuke's back and says they have to inform the Raikage that his brother has been defeated. The other offers that the Raikage won't let this stand. Juugo tells Sasuke he looks tired and that the wounds from Itachi's battle still pain him. Sasuke says yes, but now... Elsewhere at Myouboku, Fukasaku tells Naruto he has mastered the oil. He then states that Naruto must begin calling the natural energy without the oil. With his toad-eyes, Naruto jumps to the top of the statuary and says he can feel the power. Fukasaku explains that normal ninjutsu utilize one`s own chakra, so a ninja becomes tired more quickly by using it. However, by using natural energy, one can recover more quickly. Naruto says he understands, and the toad considers how the Kyuubi also helps Naruto recover even faster. Naruto clinches his fists and wonders aloud if he can now do it. The toad asks him do what. Naruto quickly says nothing and tries to drop the matter. The toad relents and states he has something to give Naruto, a book to read. It's Jiraiya's first book, which he put his heart into. Naruto accepts the book and reads the cover: "Utter Gutsiness, A Ninja Tale"
	Chapter 416: "Utter Gutsiness, A Ninja Tale" - In a forest, a ninja taunts a hiding Leaf shinobi. The Leaf throws smoke bombs but his opponent moves to subdue him. The Leaf asks if he can say one thing but his opponent strikes to kill. The Leaf offers that he should quit making him try to give up and then poofs away. The opponent realizes it was a Kage Bunshin too late and is struck from behind. The downed man gloats that even if he dies, another assassin will strike; as long as shinobi villages exist, there will be strife. The Leaf states he will break that curse, he`ll find the peace no matter what. The assassin asks the man his name and the Leaf says it`s... In Myouboku, Naruto cries as he finishes Jiraiya's book about the hero named Naruto, the man he is unknowingly named after. Naruto thinks back to his time training with Jiraiya. He asks why Orochimaru tried to destroy the village if he and Jiraiya were once friends. Jiraiya explains that after Orochimaru's parents died, he turned to Kinjutsu, either to revive his parents or seek revenge against Konoha. Jiraiya explains that he was an orphan like Naruto, so Orochimaru said he wouldn't understand. Jiraiya says maybe he didn't but he still knows hate is spreading. Naruto asks what he means, and Jiraiya explains that he hopes to one day end the hatred and bring an understanding between people. Naruto offers that it sounds difficult. Jiraiya states if he can't do it, it will be up to Naruto. Naruto smiles and says okay. Jiraiya laughs and Naruto asks what's funny. Jiraiya offers that Naruto's smile is his salvation and that he's glad Naruto is his apprentice. Naruto blushes but Jiraiya offers that he hasn't given up yet; he'll change the world through his books. Naruto points out the lack of sales but Jiraiya yells that they'll be best sellers soon enough, and when Naruto begs for an autograph he won't get it. Naruto asks why he wants that, as he has something better. In the present Naruto smiles and we cut to Akatsuki's hidden base. Sasuke throws the bound Killer Bee before Madara. He offers his approval and Sasuke turns to leave. Madara asks where he's going and Sasuke says to heal and then to Konoha. Madara remembers an earlier conversation with Sasuke. Sasuke explains that he plans to wipe out all of Konoha, not just the elders. He can't forgive them. Sasuke was more important than Konoha to Itachi, and Itachi is more precious than Konoha to him. Konoha had the Uchiha destroyed and worship the Senju, so they're worthless. He offers that he`s not a kid ruled by his emotions, those that don't know hatred would never understand. If anyone stands in his way he'll kill everyone they ever cared about, then they'll finally understand his hatred. In Cloud, the Raikage receives word of Killer Bee's abduction. The ninja reports that his comrade went in pursuit. The Raikage smashes his desk and yells that Akatsuki will pay. He offers aloud to his abducted brother that help is on the way...
	Chapter 417: "The Raikage Moves!!" - Naruto begins to turn into a toad so Fukasaku whacks him again, warning him to remain absolutely still. Naruto asks why he can't just take the oil with him, but the toad explains that it evaporates outside of the Myouboku. He states that Naruto isn't taking the training seriously but Naruto says that's not true, he's much better at concentrating now. The toad tells Naruto to follow him and directs him to place a stone tile on top of a nearby spike. He states Naruto must learn to become still and find the proper balance with nature. Naruto begins to sit but then loses balance and falls. The toad grabs Naruto with his tongue and says that once Naruto learns to stop moving, he'll be successful. Elsewhere Team Hawk recuperates and Suigetsu demands to know why his sword was left behind. Karin says they didn't have time. Juugo says they need each other so they shouldn't fight. Suigetsu asks Sasuke if he'll get the Hachibi's power. Sasuke says he doesn't know but that he has a new power anyway. He reaches for a glass but accidently knocks it over. His vision blurs and Karin is alerted to a presence outside. The Cloud ninja releases a messenger lizard but Sasuke soon kills it. Juugo also arrives to stop the ninja's escape. At the King of Hell statue, Madara arrives with Killer Bee and says they have to wait on Pain. In Hidden Cloud, Raikage is angry about Yugito and Killer Bee's defeat. The secretary explains that they received several communication reports and that one of the ninja appeared to be Uchiha Sasuke, a former ninja from Konoha. The Raikage wonders why Konoha couldn't finish him off, as they had no problems with the Hyuuga. Cloud learns that no more lizards have arrived so the Raikage orders they dispatch a battalion based on the information they do have about their man's last location. He orders Samui's team to prepare and that word be sent to Konoha that they'll deal with Uchiha Sasuke. He then says to prepare a summit of the Five Kages, and that Akatsuki will pay for their actions. Three Cloud ninja prepare to depart, Samui, Omoi and Karui. Omoi ponders what he did to piss of the Raikage. He then begins to insult the two women with Karui kicking him out of anger. Samui tells them to chill and head out.
	Chapter 418: "Sennin Naruto!!" - As Naruto balances on a spike, Fukasaku approves of the young man's ability to control the natural energy without the toad oil. With himself centered, Naruto draws in the chakra and then opens his dark rimmed eyes, having mastered the Senjutsu chakra without looking like a toad. The toad asks how Naruto feels and the young man states he feels like he's become one with the environment. A bird swoops down and lands on his shoulder, sending him off balance and crashing down below. As the dust clears, he sees in surprise that he was barely hurt. Fukasaku says that's thanks to Sennin Mode, and now there's one final training area left, to use the sage chakra in the toad fighting style. Outside Team Hawk's compound, Cloud ninja destroy the entrance, rush in and find their comrade unmoving on the ground. Later that night at Myouboku, Naruto finishes a jutsu in secret. He determines he needs more practice and that it will have to proceed in secret. Back in Konoha, Shikamaru, Sakura and Shiho discuss how Pain controlled his bodies, possibly through Genjutsu. Shikamaru offers that the group had immortals with them, so anything is believable at this point. Shiho offers that they just need to gather what they can and go from there. At the interrogation squad headquarters, Inoichi tries to pry the mind of one of the Rain ninja, but a block turns him away. Ibiki tells his comrade to be careful and the men proceed. In the autopsy room, Shizune continues with her study of the Fuuma-Pain body. Outside Konoha, the bodies of ninja dot the ground. Soon seven figures stand before Konoha's outer wall: Pain Rikudou and Konan. Yahiko-Pain then offers that it's time for the world to experience pain...
	Chapter 419: "Invasion!!" - Pain has his Asura, Animal and Hungry Ghost realm bodies act as diversions, while Konan, the Deva, Human and Hell realms act as reconnaissance. Pain identifies a barrier around Konoha and says they'll launch Animal over the wall and down through the barrier to hide their numbers. Animal is launched and the barrier squad is alerted to her arrival. She lands and then summons the others. They scatter and begin launching attacks. Asura fires missiles into the surrounding buildings and Animal summons a giant centipede. Two barrier squad members are confused by the enemies numbers, so they move to get backup and alert the Hokage. Elsewhere the Human realm grips the head of a Leaf ninja and senses that the man does not know the Kyuubi's location. He pulls out the man's soul and the body collapses. In Cloud, the letter to the Hokage is prepared. Raikage tells Samui's team that he's counting on them. Omoi says he has a bad feeling and Karui says there's no way their sensei Killer Bee could get taken out like that. They begin to argue so Raikage tells them to stop as tears fall from his face. He says they have to save Bee. Karui and Omoi are moved and begin to cry as well. At Akatsuki's base, Killer Bee floats in the air while Hachibi is extracted. Zetsu comments that the extraction takes forever with so few members. Suddenly the group looks in surprise as Bee turns into a tentacle and then falls to the ground. Kisame offers that Sasuke messed up and Madara is speechless. Zetsu laughs and his other half chides him. Back in Lightning at the bottom of the lake rests the tentacle Sasuke severed to save Karin. From within it emerges Killer Bee. He sees the coast is clear and swims to shore. Hachibi says that wasn't a good plan, as he had to lose several limbs for it to work. Bee raps that he has plenty left and his Bijuu tells him to quite the rapping, he's not good at it. Bee says that next time he'll sing enka music instead. Hachibi is speechless and Bee offers that he's now free to finally leave his village, since Akatsuki "captured" him. Hachibi states the Raikage is probably worried. Bee says that's fine, he's been stuck defending the village and it's time for a break. He'll find Sabu, the leader of the enka ninjas. Hachibi offers that Akatsuki won't like this and asks why Bee even bothered to summon him, as he had the upper hand. Bee states that the Sharingan user was strong, and he just got carried away. Hachibi ponders that a new era is coming, and Bee happily asks if it's because of his new music career change ...
	Chapter 420: "Battlefield, Konoha!!" - Naruto jumps through the air as he spars with Fukasaku. The toad tells Naruto he's getting better and the young man offers that he's not finished yet. In Konoha, Iruka helps a fallen comrade. The Deva Pain arrives and asks him where Naruto is. Iruka refuses so Pain moves to impale him. Suddenly the spike stops as a hand grabs it. Kakashi offers his surmise that the attack is a diversion. Kakashi tells Iruka to go, so he picks up the injured ninja and retreats. Pain moves to kick but Kakashi dodges and summons a stone wall. Pain brings down his arm to impale Kakashi's shoulder. Kakashi uses the attack to hold Pain in place while he moves to thrust Raikiri. Suddenly Kakashi gets a sensation of Rinnegan eyes and misses Pain's head. He wonders what it was and Pain says he's honored to meet the legendary copy ninja. He asks Naruto's location and Kakashi calls the question stupid. He moves to attack with Raikiri again but is then sent backwards by an unseen wave which also crushes the wall behind Pain. Back at Myouboku, Fukasaku explains that Sennin Mode is risky, as one can't stay in the mode for extended periods of time. To gather the energy, one can't move and if one can't move, then battle is pointless. It must be done when one has allies or can find a place to retreat and gather energy. Naruto yells in confusion as to why he even bothered learning it. The toad offers that all is okay, that's why he'll have an ally, as they'll fuse their bodies together. Naruto is taken aback at the thought of himself as a giant toad. The toad clarifies that he'll only be sitting on his shoulder and Naruto is reassured. Fukasaku explains that while one is fighting, the other will gather energy. That's how he and his wife did it with Jiraiya. Naruto understands and high fives the toad in confidence. Back in Konoha, Shizune finishes her analysis of Pain's black rods. She explains that they're receivers for high frequency chakra waves. As she states that they must inform Tsunade the building is rocked. At the code breaker head quarters, Shikamaru, Shiho and Sakura are also shaken. They look out the window to see dust and debris rising. At the interrogation building, Inoichi continues searching through the Rain ninja's mind and finds what he's been searching for. Elsewhere the top of Asura Realm's head opens, and he fires a laser into the surrounding buildings. Team 8 and Ino and Chouji hear the disturbance. Ino rushes to tell her father, while in the Hokage building Tsunade looks out her window. She thinks back to Fukasaku's explanation that Jiraiya entrusted everything to Naruto, and how she entrusted him with her necklace. She tells the waiting ninja to put out an emergency alert and call for Naruto.
	Chapter 421: "Call Naruto Back!!" - As villagers flee from Pain's giant centipede, a little girl trips. Suddenly Sakura slugs the creature away, killing it. She tends to the girl who gives her thanks. Iruka arrives and explains the situation to Sakura. Sakura states she never thought Akatsuki would attack them directly. An explosion rises nearby and Iruka suggests that Sakura should head to the hospital to help the wounded. At the Hokage building, a toad states he'll retrieve Naruto. Homura and Koharu enter and state Naruto is to be left at Myouboku. Tsunade demands an explanation and the elders explain that the attacker is Pain, and it would be bad if Naruto fell into his hands. Tsunade grabs them by their collars and remembers Naruto's promise to become Hokage and avenge Jiraiya. The elders demand to know the meaning of Tsunade's actions. She yells that Naruto is no longer a child. He inherited the Will of Fire and will surpass Jiraiya. He's not to be kept out of conflict, hidden away. He's one of the ninja who will protect the village. She throws them down and offers that they lack what the Third, Jiraiya and Chiyo had... faith. As we see teams around Konoha moving to act, Tsunade explains that the First entrusted the elders with the village when they were young, and now it's their turn to do the same. They rise and state she can do what she wants. They take their leave and Shizune arrives. Elsewhere Kakashi ponders how he was blown backwards. He sends a lightning wolf to test Pain's defenses and it is repelled as well. As Kakashi wonders how to proceed, the Asura Realm Pain lands behind him. Shizune explains that the piercings receive chakra signals and once they learn what the Interrogation teams find, they should be able to solve the riddle of Pain. Tsunade tells the toad to let Fukasaku know about this as well. She orders teams to protect Shizune and the Interrogation squad and states she'll be helping Katsuyu with the wounded. They leave and the toad prepares to return to Myouboku. Suddenly he's impaled by a sword and Danzou offers that now the Kyuubi is out of reach.
	Chapter 422: "Kakashi VS Pain!!" - Konan envelopes a Leaf ninja in paper and inquires about Naruto's location. He happily declines to answer. Elsewhere other ninja are probing the Hungry Ghost Realm's absorption defenses. Hell Realm also interrogates a ninja who refuses to give up Naruto's location. At the admin building Tsunade summons Katsuyu. She tells her summon to break down into smaller clones, and then use her chakra to help heal people. Tsunade then reaffirms that she'll protect the village as Hokage. Elsewhere Chouza, Chouji and other ninja move through the village. A distance away, Kakashi lunges with Raikiri but Asura dodges. Kakashi remembers how the bodies share vision and ponders their strange nature. Asura suddenly forms two more faces on his head and removes his cloak, revealing four more arms and a saw-life blade sprouting from his back. Deva raises his arm and Kakashi is drawn through the air towards him. Kakashi finally grasps Deva's power and throws a chain around a beam to brace himself. He determines he can't win alone. He needs some reinforcements and to let others know what he discovered. He's shaken loose of the chain by Deva's ability and suddenly plunges into Asura's blade. His body disperses as a lightning clone, which electrocutes Asura. Deva suddenly retreats as two giant arms come crashing down. The left arm lifts revealing a crushed Asura. Chouza offers that one of them has been taken out. Chouza and Chouji return to normal size, while Kakashi emerges from nearby rubble. He offers he had a backup plan, but their assistance just saved him a lot of chakra...