Chapter 353 of the Naruto manga checks in on the Akatsuki's beast-hunting campaign. Itachi and Kisame trade notes on their progress before a full meeting delivers grim news and a pointed warning about Sasuke.
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Summary
Itachi and Kisame talk over how far Akatsuki has come in rounding up the tailed beasts. Fresh off capturing the Four-Tails, Kisame volunteers to bring in the Nine-Tails on Itachi's behalf, but Itachi waves off the urgency, noting the Nine-Tails is meant to be sealed away only at the very end of the sequence.
Key Events
The pair are summoned to a gathering of the organization, where word reaches them that Hidan and Kakuzu have died and that Sasuke has struck down Orochimaru. Reading the situation, the group's leader cautions Itachi that his brother will now come hunting for him, pointing to the abilities of the new companions Sasuke has gathered around himself.
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Notes
The chapter falls in volume 39 as part of the Itachi Pursuit Mission arc. VIZ published its title as The Akatsuki Assembles…!!, framing the meeting that anchors the installment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do Itachi and Kisame discuss at the start of "Akatsuki Gathers…!!"?
Itachi and Kisame talk over Akatsuki's progress rounding up the tailed beasts, with Kisame fresh off capturing the Four-Tails.
Why doesn't Itachi want Kisame to capture the Nine-Tails yet?
Itachi waves off Kisame's offer to bring in the Nine-Tails, noting that it is meant to be sealed only at the very end of the sequence.
What news does the Akatsuki gathering reveal in this chapter?
At the Akatsuki gathering, Itachi and Kisame learn that Hidan and Kakuzu have died and that Sasuke has struck down Orochimaru.
What warning does Akatsuki's leader give Itachi?
The leader cautions Itachi that his brother Sasuke will now come hunting for him, pointing to the abilities of the new companions Sasuke has gathered around himself.
What arc and volume does "Akatsuki Gathers…!!" belong to?
"Akatsuki Gathers…!!" is chapter 353 of the Naruto manga, part of the Itachi Pursuit Mission arc, collected in Volume 39 and released by Viz as "The Akatsuki Assembles…!!"
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