Naruto debuts his new wind technique against Kakuzu, and it fails at the worst moment. This chapter pits the young ninja's unfinished Rasenshuriken against a deadly foe while his teammates are forced to hold back.
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Summary
A wave of Naruto's shadow clones rushes Kakuzu. Asuma's squad readies itself to lend a hand, but Yamato warns them to stay clear. With Kakuzu occupied by the clones, Naruto attempts to land his untested Rasenshuriken, only for it to fall apart before reaching its mark. The failure leaves Naruto exposed, and Kakashi and Yamato have to leap in to shield him from the counterstrike. Unimpressed by the botched attempt, they offer to fight Kakuzu at his side. Naruto pleads for one more try, insisting he will never close the gap to Sasuke if he must always lean on others.
Key Events
Naruto sends shadow clones at Kakuzu and tries to strike with the new Rasenshuriken, which dissipates before landing. Kakashi and Yamato rescue Naruto from Kakuzu's counterattack. They offer to join the fight, but Naruto asks for another chance, tying his resolve to eventually reaching Sasuke.
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Notes
The chapter falls within the effort to suppress Akatsuki and highlights the early instability of the Rasenshuriken before Naruto masters it. Viz released the installment under the title The Perilous Bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens when Naruto tries to use the Rasenshuriken against Kakuzu?
In "A Dangerous Bridge", Naruto attempts to strike Kakuzu with his untested Rasenshuriken, but the technique falls apart before it reaches its target, leaving him exposed to a counterattack.
Who saves Naruto after his Rasenshuriken attempt fails?
Kakashi Hatake and Yamato leap in to shield Naruto from Kakuzu's counterstrike after the Rasenshuriken dissipates before landing.
Why does Naruto insist on fighting Kakuzu himself?
Naruto pleads for another chance to fight on his own, arguing that he will never be able to close the gap between himself and Sasuke if he keeps relying on others to save him.
What arc does this chapter belong to?
"A Dangerous Bridge" is chapter 340 of the Naruto manga, part of the Akatsuki Suppression Mission arc collected in volume 38.
What alternate title did Viz Media give this chapter?
Viz Media released this chapter under the title "The Perilous Bridge."
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