Sasuke tests his fledgling team against the volatile Jugo in this chapter. When cursed-seal power and raw bloodlust collide in a prison cell, it is Sasuke's sheer presence, not brute force, that finally quiets the storm.
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Summary
Facing Jugo's assault, Sasuke calls up the marking of the Heaven cursed seal to guard himself. The sight thrills Jugo, who is amazed to meet someone able to wield such a seal so cleanly. Before things go further, Suigetsu throws himself into the fight in Sasuke's place, and the two trade blows. Sasuke ends the brawl by unleashing his killing intent, which drains the murderous urge from Jugo. His bloodlust ebbing, Jugo withdraws into his cell and asks the pair to go, saying he has no wish to take anyone's life.
Key Events
Sasuke activates his Heaven cursed seal to block Jugo's attack, impressing Jugo. Suigetsu steps in to fight in his stead. Sasuke halts the clash with killing intent, calming Jugo, who retreats to his cell and asks them to leave to avoid killing anyone.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in "A Conversation Between Men!!"?
In "A Conversation Between Men!!," Sasuke activates his Heaven cursed seal to defend himself against Jugo's assault, impressing the volatile prisoner. Sasuke ultimately calms Jugo using sheer killing intent, and Jugo retreats to his cell, asking Sasuke and Suigetsu to leave so he does not end up killing anyone.
How does Sasuke calm Jugo down in this chapter?
Sasuke ends the clash with Jugo by unleashing his killing intent, which drains the murderous urge out of Jugo entirely. His bloodlust fading, Jugo withdraws into his cell and asks Sasuke and Suigetsu to leave.
Why is Jugo impressed by Sasuke in this chapter?
Jugo is thrilled and amazed that Sasuke can wield the Heaven cursed seal so cleanly to guard himself against his attack, since few people can control that power effectively.
What is this chapter's alternate English title?
"A Conversation Between Men!!" is chapter 351 of the Naruto manga, part of the Itachi Pursuit Mission arc, and Viz released it under the alternate title "The Man to Man Talk!!" It was published in Japan on May 7, 2007.
What role does Suigetsu play in this chapter?
Suigetsu throws himself into the fight against Jugo in Sasuke's place, trading blows with him before Sasuke ultimately ends the confrontation using killing intent.
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