Chapter 145 threads Naruto's peril with Sasuke's darkest memory, laying bare the massacre of the Uchiha clan just as the brothers' paths converge. Itachi's return reignites Sasuke's oath of vengeance.
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Summary
Confronted by two strangers, Naruto is caught off guard by the Sharingan burning in Itachi's eyes, and even more so when the pair speaks openly of the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox bound inside him. Neither man is familiar to Naruto, yet they plainly know his most guarded secret.
Key Events
Elsewhere, Sasuke combs the area for Naruto and sinks into memories of his youth. His brother had once struck him as a distant but otherwise unremarkable elder sibling, right up until the night Sasuke came home to find the whole Uchiha clan slaughtered by Itachi's hand.
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Notes
As Itachi and Kisame press Naruto to leave his room, Sasuke reaches the scene and swears aloud that he will one day kill his brother.
Frequently Asked Questions
What secret do Itachi and Kisame reveal to Naruto?
Itachi and Kisame speak openly of the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox sealed inside Naruto, catching him off guard since neither man is familiar to him.
What memory does Sasuke revisit while searching for Naruto?
Sasuke sinks into memories of the night he came home to find the entire Uchiha clan slaughtered by Itachi's hand.
How did Sasuke view Itachi before the massacre?
Sasuke once saw his brother Itachi as a distant but otherwise unremarkable elder sibling.
What does Sasuke vow when he reaches the scene?
Sasuke swears aloud that he will one day kill his brother, Itachi.
Who confronts Naruto in this chapter?
Itachi Uchiha and Kisame Hoshigaki confront Naruto and press him to leave his room.
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