A setup chapter in which Kabuto raises three fallen leaders and the alliance answers with strategy. The revived Kage take stock of their situation as commanders assign matchups and Black Zetsu slips toward the feudal lords.
Summary
Sensing that Mū has gone still, Kabuto wonders whether he has been detected, then orders him to summon three departed leaders: the Second Mizukage, the Third Raikage, and the Fourth Kazekage. The restored Kage take stock of the strange predicament they now face. Out on the field, Gaara learns which opponents his division has drawn, while Darui readies his own division for the coming clash.
Key Events
At alliance headquarters, fresh readings from the Sensor Division prompt Shikaku to pitch a deployment plan to the Fourth Raikage. The commanders sign off after a single change, routing the Third Tsuchikage against the Second Tsuchikage on account of his Dust Release. Far from the front lines, Black Zetsu surfaces at the spot where the feudal lords of the five great nations have gathered.
Notes
The 525th chapter belongs to volume 56 within the Fourth Shinobi World War: Confrontation arc, published in English by Viz as "The Kage Resurrected!!" It first appeared in the 9th issue of Weekly Shōnen Jump for 2011, dated February 14.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which Kage does Kabuto revive in this chapter?
In Kage, Revived!!, Kabuto orders Mu to summon three departed leaders: the Second Mizukage, the Third Raikage, and the Fourth Kazekage. The restored Kage then take stock of the strange predicament they now face.
What do the revived Kage do after being brought back?
After Kabuto revives the Second Mizukage, Third Raikage, and Fourth Kazekage, the three take stock of their situation on the battlefield. Out on the field, Gaara and Darui also learn which opponents their divisions have drawn.
What plan does Shikaku propose in this chapter?
At alliance headquarters, fresh readings from the Sensor Division prompt Shikaku to pitch a deployment plan to the Fourth Raikage. The commanders approve it after one change, routing the Third Tsuchikage against the Second Tsuchikage because of his Dust Release.
Where does Black Zetsu appear at the end of the chapter?
Far from the front lines, Black Zetsu surfaces at the spot where the feudal lords of the five great nations have gathered. His appearance closes out the chapter on an ominous note.
What arc and volume does Kage, Revived!! belong to?
Kage, Revived!! is chapter 525, collected in volume 56 as part of the Fourth Shinobi World War: Confrontation arc. Viz published it in English as The Kage Resurrected!!.
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