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It’s kind of amazing how Madara and Kabuto haven’t killed each other yet and continue to play a dangerous game where they both think they’re using the other person. From their conversation, there’s little doubt in my mind that they’re well aware that they’re keeping tabs on one another and have both planned many steps ahead to take that into account. This of course means that I’m not entirely convinced that Kabuto’s explanation on how Madara could use his Sharingan on him to get him to cancel the Edo Tensei is entirely truthful, much like how Madara wasn’t buying it either. For all we know, it may very well trigger a backup technique that Kabuto has planned in case he falls under the effects Madara’s doujutsu.
Even if that isn’t the case, Kabuto was pretty clever in stating that the technique would persist even if he’s killed, as it dissuades Madara from killing him at his convenience and risk losing control over all the resurrected ninjas. This could even be a straight-up lie as well, but isn’t something I can see Madara calling Kabuto’s bluff on without knowing for sure. I still get the feeling that Kabuto is withholding some information about the technique and has only partially explained how it works, which isn’t in reference to how he used Anko’s body to power up the ninjas he brought back. What’s more, I’m still suspect he’s made certain “improvements” to the Zetsu clones that Madara isn’t aware of, which is what might ultimately tip the balance in Kabuto’s favor. It may even be that the “release” seals he’s told Madara actually release some sort of effect in all the clones instead (e.g. Madara’s control over them).
Other than that, I really like how the story’s going into a bit of detail on how the ninja divisions are deployed, giving off a real sense that there’s a war going on. Rather than just depicting ninja battles all over the place, the military strategics provide an overview of the status of the war and also place emphasis on which battles are absolutely crucial. Granted, that was pretty much overshadowed by the eruption of Zetsu clones from underground, and the ninja alliance lying in wait to take as many of them out as they could with a preemptive attack. After seeing that spectacle of bodies in the air, I’m curious to know exactly how many Zetsu clones they managed to take out in one fell swoop. I somehow get the feeling that they may have managed to get away without too many losses, meaning that all hell should break loose now that the opposing armies are face to face.
Whatever happens, I’m glad to see Kakashi up against Zabuza again, as he’s the only one who would’ve made their fight interesting from a story standpoint. I was a bit surprised by how remarkably noble Zabuza is though, as it’s something that I would’ve only really expected from Haku. This includes how he asked how Naruto’s doing before eventually making a plea to Kakashi to free them from their immortal existence as tools. The fact that they had a very respectable conversation made me feel sorry for Zabuza and Haku, and hoping that something can be done for them even in death. Before even getting underway, this has already turned out to be one of the sentimental match-ups I was looking forward to, so I can’t wait to see how their battle unfolds.
Kabuto: “DARK CHIP!”
Zabuza: “AUUUGHHHHHH!”
^Basically.exe
Somehow I think the Zetsu-clones will be fully alright. You’d expect that even mindless(?) clones like them would give off some reaction to being spouted in the air and getting chopped in half.
So I reckon they’ll just fit back together Terminator-1000 style and go on. Plus the fact that there are an awefull lot of them.
The scenes with haku&Zabuza once again show what a good decision it was to have the resurrected keep their personality and memories as it would’ve turned into a boring slugfest otherwise.
I wonder what’ll make their souls find peace.
Major spoiler this image for those who are watching the anime. This is showing that Zabuza will come back. This should be inside the post, not on the the main website page. =/
I don’t consider it big enough to be a “major” spoiler.
yeah but out of context its a little more then ‘what the motherduck?’. But yeah a little less spoilery would have been nice perhaps. I liked this chapter, you do get the sense there is a very big battle going on and there’s an overall tactic, not just a series of isolated instances
remember its naruto an anime watcher only could think of a flashback
Not really. It could’ve been a flashback. And even if you know that he comes back, you shouldn’t know the when/where/how so it really doesn’t spoil much of anything
On top of that, Divine doesnt even blog the Naruto anime show, so why anyone who watches it would even open this page baffles me… :3
im guessing he put something on yamato before offering him to the zetsus so he can control or sabotage them.
I still wonder what will happen to anko, will she die or still play an important part other than powering kabuto.
I want Anko…..curse you kabuto. I hope you got squirrel Aids!!
I am very interested on who Itachi is going to match up to. But in this case he is suppose to lose his sharingans because Sasuke now had them.
I wonder who will win this evil vs evil
I mean Madara was made the main antagonist but now Kabuto it taking the spot light.
the other thing I wonder is how Naruto is going to beat Sasuke or Madara if he can just get trapped on a genjutso like anyone else, maeby the thing that Itachi did to him like 200 chapthers ago?
I think what Itachi did to Naruto maybe similar to what he did to Sasuke when Amaterasu activated upon Madara coming into view of Sasuke’s eyes.
How did Sasuke beat Itachi if he could just get trapped in Genjutsu, too? There are always methods to counter
well Sasuke manage to overcome Itachi’s genjutsu cus he have a sharingan on his own
but Naruto’s trainings just give him more and more chakra with more powerfuls resengans
Great, with the way things are going, Naruto won’t end up having any major encounters with the resurrected shinobi until the likes of Itachi, Nagato, and/or Hanzo, who are definitely among the most powerful of them while only the others will have the more emotional ones; Gaara and others with Chiyo, Shizune’s group with Dan, Shikamaru and co with Asuma, and so on.
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wtf he came back?
..read manga
As far as Zabuza being honorable, he’s always been like that if you look back. He seemed to have a great respect for good fighters and Kakashi was definitley that.
At the end of there fight when Haku sacrificed himself for Zabuza and fought against the greedy tycoon I think it said it all. He hates anyone who perverts the art of war.
He’s what we would call Lawfully Evil. And that makes his character so damn awesome.
these two ninja are responsible for Naruto ‘ninja way,’ brings back the dream of the young Naruto ^_^
Why couldn’t Madara’s sharingan figure out the Impure resurrection jutsu?
There are most likely risks to the user that kabuto wants madara to get