Chapter 356 of the Naruto manga splits a pursuit into two ambushes. While Sasuke is cornered by Akatsuki, Naruto receives an unsettling gift from Kabuto, who explains how far he has gone to escape a life of servitude.
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Summary
Sensing they are being trailed, Naruto and Sasuke find their party split. Tobi steps out to occupy Sasuke, leaving him open to an attack from Deidara. Naruto, meanwhile, is approached by Kabuto, who hands him a black book packed with intelligence on the Akatsuki.
Key Events
Asked about the gift, Kabuto calls Naruto an inspiration. He draws a parallel between Naruto's lifelong effort to be seen as more than the beast sealed within him and his own struggle to break free from serving others. Following that example, Kabuto has fused Orochimaru's remains into himself to become strong enough never to serve again, leaving half of his body Orochimaru.
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Notes
The chapter belongs to the Itachi Pursuit Mission arc and was collected in the thirty-ninth volume. It reached Japan on June 18, 2007.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in the Naruto chapter "Collision…!!"?
Chapter 356 splits Naruto and Sasuke's pursuit into two ambushes: Tobi confronts Sasuke while Deidara attacks him, and Kabuto approaches Naruto with a black book of intelligence on Akatsuki.
Why does Kabuto call Naruto an inspiration in this chapter?
Kabuto compares Naruto's lifelong struggle to be seen as more than the beast sealed within him to his own effort to escape a life of serving others, telling Naruto he inspired him.
What has Kabuto done to himself by the events of "Collision…!!"?
Kabuto has fused Orochimaru's remains into his own body, leaving half of himself Orochimaru, so that he can become strong enough never to serve anyone again.
What arc does "Collision…!!" belong to?
"Collision…!!" is chapter 356 of the Itachi Pursuit Mission arc, collected in volume 39.
When was "Collision…!!" released in Japan?
"Collision…!!" was released in Japan on June 18, 2007.
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