Chapter 368 threads two converging journeys: Sasuke's team closing on the waiting Itachi, and Jiraiya slipping into the rain-soaked village ruled by Pain. As the Sage begins probing for information, his enemies already sense that someone has breached their home.
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Summary
Sasuke and the members of Hebi press on toward the meeting spot where Itachi waits for them. Far away, on a rainy day in Amegakure, Pain directs Konan to hunt down the trespasser lurking in the district known as West Three, the third stretch of the town's western quarter, while he readies himself to confront the stranger personally.
Key Events
That intruder is Jiraiya, who happens to overhear two local shinobi talking about Pain. Seizing the chance, he snatches the pair so that he can question them about what they know.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jiraiya doing in Amegakure in chapter 368?
In chapter 368, Jiraiya infiltrates Amegakure and happens to overhear two local shinobi discussing Pain, then seizes the chance to grab the pair so he can question them about what they know.
What does Pain do when he senses an intruder?
Sensing someone has slipped into the village, Pain orders Konan to hunt down the trespasser in the district known as West Three while he prepares to confront the intruder himself.
What is Sasuke doing at the same time as Jiraiya's mission?
While Jiraiya operates in Amegakure, Sasuke and the members of Hebi are pressing on toward the meeting spot where Itachi is waiting for them.
What does the chapter title "Intelligence Gathering" refer to?
The chapter's title, Joho Shushu, means the gathering of information, referring to Jiraiya's attempt to question captured shinobi about Pain; Viz Media shortened the English title to "Intel."
Where does chapter 368 fall in the Naruto story?
Chapter 368 is collected in volume 40 under the Tale of Jiraiya the Gallant arc and saw print in Weekly Shonen Jump issue 40 of 2007, dated September 17, 2007.
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