The leaders of the great villages set out for a historic summit, each shadowed by guards, while Danzō schemes to seize Kabuto. In Konoha, Naruto endures a beating from a grieving Cloud shinobi rather than turn against Sasuke.
Summary
The Kage ready themselves for the coming summit, departing their villages each with a pair of escorts. Ahead of his own trip, Danzō commands that Kabuto be captured, intending to exploit his medical knowledge to restore his damaged right arm and eye. Back in Konoha, Karui and Omoi press Naruto for information about Sasuke, but he refuses to condemn his friend, reasoning that killing Sasuke would neither rescue Killer B nor stop a fresh cycle of revenge-fueled conflict. Naruto invites Karui to take out her fury on him, and she obliges, striking him again and again. Sai eventually steps in to stop her; Naruto resents it in the moment but comes around to gratitude later.
Key Events
The Kage leave for the summit, each accompanied by two bodyguards. Danzō orders Kabuto's capture in hopes of repairing his arm and eye. Naruto absorbs Karui's blows rather than speak against Sasuke, until Sai intervenes.
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Notes
The chapter sets the stage for the Five Kage Summit and Danzō's private ambitions. It underscores Naruto's loyalty to Sasuke and his refusal to feed further bloodshed. A note distinguishes it from the similarly titled anime episode.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in "Enter the Five Kage…!!"?
"Enter the Five Kage…!!" shows the Kage departing for their summit while Danzō orders Kabuto's capture. In Konoha, Naruto endures a beating from Karui rather than speak against Sasuke, until Sai intervenes.
Why does Danzō order Kabuto's capture in this chapter?
Danzō orders Kabuto captured in "Enter the Five Kage…!!" so he can exploit Kabuto's medical knowledge to repair his own damaged right arm and eye.
How does Naruto respond when Karui confronts him about Sasuke?
When Karui and Omoi press Naruto for information about Sasuke in this chapter, Naruto refuses to condemn his friend, reasoning that killing Sasuke would not save Killer B or stop further revenge-driven conflict. He then invites Karui to take out her anger on him.
Who stops Karui from continuing to attack Naruto?
Sai steps in to stop Karui from continuing to strike Naruto in "Enter the Five Kage…!!," though Naruto resents the interruption at first before later feeling grateful.
What does this chapter set up for the story going forward?
"Enter the Five Kage…!!" sets the stage for the Five Kage Summit arc and reveals Danzō's private ambitions, while underscoring Naruto's loyalty to Sasuke.
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