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Kurama!!

Manga ChapterCh. 570

Chapter 570 cements a milestone in Naruto's bond with his tailed beast. As Tobi reclaims Son Gokū and drives the other jinchūriki into their full forms, Kurama chooses to share its power freely, and Naruto opens the seal to accept the fox not as a prisoner but as an ally.

Volume: 60
Japanese Release: 8, 2012
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Summary

The moment Naruto pulls out the chakra receiver, Tobi calls forth the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path and reclaims Son Gokū, though not before the beast leaves Naruto a parting token. Announcing that he will hold nothing back now that something of his has been taken, Tobi drives the five remaining jinchūriki into their complete tailed beast shapes as Kakashi and Guy look on, stunned. Amid the tension, Kurama offers to lend Naruto still more of its strength.

Caught off guard, Naruto thanks the fox for its aid during his short clash with Madara Uchiha, only for Kurama to brush the gratitude aside and hold out its fist, telling him to blend their chakra together. Naruto bumps fists with the beast, rises, and declares to B and the Eight-Tails that he is ready to rejoin the fight. The pair suggest he hang back in support, since he never managed to reach Tailed Beast Mode, but Naruto waves off the plan, prompting the Eight-Tails to wonder whether Kurama has at last softened toward him. Pressing a hand to the seal on his belly, Naruto throws open the gates that once caged the fox and hails Kurama no longer as the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox but as a comrade of the Leaf.

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Key Events

Tobi reseals Son Gokū with the Demonic Statue and forces the other jinchūriki into full tailed beast forms. Kurama volunteers more of its power, and Naruto melds their chakra by bumping fists. Naruto refuses to fight from support and opens the seal holding Kurama back, embracing the fox as a fellow shinobi of Konoha.

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Notes

This chapter is set during the Fourth Shinobi World War: Climax arc and was collected in Volume 60. It appeared in Weekly Shōnen Jump issue 8 of 2012, dated February 6. The Japanese title, naming the fox itself, is Kurama!!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kurama bad or good?

In the "Kurama!!" chapter, Kurama proves to be good rather than evil. It offers Naruto more of its power without being asked, and Naruto responds by opening the seal and calling it a comrade of the Leaf instead of the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox.

What happens in Naruto chapter 570, "Kurama!!"?

Tobi reclaims Son Goku with the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path and forces the remaining jinchuriki into their full tailed beast forms, while Kurama offers Naruto more of its chakra and Naruto opens the seal that once caged the fox.

Why does Tobi force the other jinchuriki into their complete tailed beast forms?

Tobi declares he will hold nothing back now that something of his, Son Goku, has been taken from him, so he drives the remaining jinchuriki into their full tailed beast shapes in retaliation.

How does Naruto bond with Kurama in this chapter?

Naruto bumps fists with Kurama to blend their chakra together, then presses a hand to the seal on his belly and throws open the gates that once held the fox captive, accepting Kurama as a fellow shinobi of the Leaf.

What arc and volume does the "Kurama!!" chapter belong to?

"Kurama!!" is chapter 570 of the Naruto manga, part of the Fourth Shinobi World War: Climax arc, and was collected in volume 60.

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