Chapter 435 turns Naruto's own gathered energy against him, warping the Preta Path into stone before the Deva Path counters the toads' plan. A trusted mentor falls, and Naruto is left pinned and helpless during Pain's siege of the village.
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Summary
As the Preta Path drains Naruto's chakra, it accidentally pulls in the natural energy he had been building up as well. The Path cannot handle that raw power and hardens into a stone toad, which lets Naruto wrench himself loose. Nearby, Fukasaku and Shima have been readying the same genjutsu that once let Jiraiya bring down three of the Six Paths.
Key Events
The Deva Path refuses to be undone by a trick that already claimed several of its bodies. Before the toads' illusion can take hold, it strikes Fukasaku down. The Deva Path then locks Naruto in place and takes him captive, leaving the counterattack in ruins.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in the Naruto chapter "Bansho Ten'in"?
"Bansho Ten'in" is chapter 435 of the Naruto manga, set during Pain's assault on the Hidden Leaf, where the Preta Path's attempt to drain Naruto's chakra backfires.
How does Naruto escape the Preta Path's grip in this chapter?
When the Preta Path drains Naruto's chakra, it accidentally absorbs the natural energy he had been gathering as well, and since it cannot handle that raw power it hardens into a stone toad, letting Naruto break free.
What were Fukasaku and Shima planning to use against the Deva Path?
Fukasaku and Shima had been preparing the same genjutsu that Jiraiya once used to take down three of the Six Paths of Pain, intending to use it against the Deva Path.
What happens to Fukasaku in this chapter?
The Deva Path refuses to be caught off guard by the same trick twice and strikes Fukasaku down before the toads' genjutsu can take hold.
What arc and volume is "Bansho Ten'in" part of?
"Bansho Ten'in" is chapter 435, collected in volume 47 during the Pain's Assault arc, and it first appeared in Japan in issue 12 of 2009.
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