Posted in Naruto Shippuden on Oct 29th, 2008
81 “Sad News”
Naruto struggles to combine shape and elemental manipulation in his new technique. Elsewhere, the Akatsuki begin sealing the two-tailed beast, and the Akatsuki leader reveals that Akatsuki plans to use the tailed beasts to cause conflict, serving as mercenaries at a lower cost than the ninja of the hidden villages, replacing them and [...]
Posted in Naruto Shippuden on Oct 29th, 2008
80 “Last Words”
Asuma collapses, mortally wounded. Shortly thereafter Ino, Choji, Aoba and Raido appear as the team’s backup. They are unable to defeat the Akatsuki members, but the two are ordered back to seal the Two Tails. Hidan and Kakuzu retreat, warning the group that they will return. Ino tries to treat Asuma, but fails, [...]
Posted in Naruto Shippuden on Oct 29th, 2008
78 “Given Judgment”
79 “Unfulfilled Scream”
Asuma’s fire jutsu strikes Hidan, but much to the team’s surprise, Asuma is also burned. Hidan reveals his ability: By ingesting an opponent’s blood and standing in a ritual circle drawn with blood, the “curse” links him to his opponent and all damage inflicted on him is also inflicted on the [...]
Posted in Naruto Shippuden on Oct 29th, 2008
76 “The Next Step”
77 “Climbing Silver”
Mirror:
Kakashi reveals that while he knows how to perform Rasengan, he cannot combine his own lightning-based chakra. He adds that even the Fourth Hokage, who created the move, could not combine his elemental chakra with the technique, but that Naruto might be able to. Asuma sends word to other teams [...]
Posted in Naruto Shippuden on Oct 29th, 2008
75 “The Old Monk’s Prayer”
Asuma mourns Chiriku’s death, and realizes that Hidan and Kakuzu are trying to claim the bounty on his head. Meanwhile, Hidan and Kakuzu take Chiriku in for their payment. Meanwhile, Kakashi shows Naruto what the true goal of his training will be. It is also revealed that Kakashi can perform the [...]
