Chapter 472 traps Killer B inside a flooded dome where Kisame holds every advantage. As the water saps B's strength, an unexpected loyalty from Samehada complicates Kisame's plan to haul his prisoner away.
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Summary
Merged with Samehada, Kisame moves far more freely underwater and seals Killer B inside a huge dome of it to keep the duel on his terms. B cannot last long submerged, and with Samehada steadily siphoning his chakra he attempts to break away. Kisame chases him down and keeps up the assault until B is spent.
Key Events
Once his opponent is worn out, Kisame splits from Samehada and moves to sever B's legs so he will be easier to transport. Samehada, having taken a liking to B's chakra, blocks the strike and shields him, even returning a portion of the chakra it had drained. Kisame kicks the sword aside and sets up once more to take B's legs.
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Notes
The chapter is numbered 472 and collected in volume 50, part of the Five Kage Summit arc. Viz Media released it in English as Water Prison Death Match!! Its first Japanese printing appeared in issue 52 of 2009.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in "Battle of the Death inside the Water Prison!!"?
"Battle of the Death inside the Water Prison!!" is chapter 472 of the Naruto manga, in which Kisame traps Killer B inside a flooded dome where he holds every advantage.
How does Kisame trap Killer B in this chapter?
Merged with Samehada, Kisame moves freely underwater and seals Killer B inside a huge dome of water to fight on his own terms, while Samehada steadily drains B's chakra and saps his strength.
What does Kisame try to do once Killer B is exhausted?
Once Killer B is worn out, Kisame separates from Samehada and moves to sever B's legs so he will be easier to transport.
Why does Samehada turn against Kisame in this chapter?
Samehada has taken a liking to Killer B's chakra, so it blocks Kisame's strike, shields B, and even returns some of the chakra it had drained from him.
What arc and English title does this chapter carry?
This chapter is collected in volume 50 during the Five Kage Summit arc, and Viz Media released it in English as "Water Prison Death Match!!"
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