Chapter 532 gives Hanzō a warrior's ending, as the memory of his own mercy frees him long enough to turn his blade inward and let the Allied forces seal him. Nearby, Chōji's grief stays his hand against the reanimated Asuma.
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Summary
Mifune calls back to the words Hanzō spoke during their earlier duel, when Mifune lay poisoned and dying from a strike of Hanzō's kusarigama. In that past moment, moved by the samurai's courage, Hanzō had handed him the antidote that saved his life. The recollection of who he once was stirs the reanimated Hanzō to fight against the control binding him.
Key Events
Reclaiming his will, Hanzō puts his faith in Mifune and turns his broken kusarigama on himself, committing seppuku. The blade pierces the venom gland housed within his body, unleashing a vast toxic cloud that seizes up his own movements. The self-inflicted paralysis hands the Fifth Division the opening to seal him away for the rest of the Fourth Shinobi World War.
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Notes
On another front, Shikamaru uses his Shadow Imitation Technique to steer the reanimated Asuma within reach of Chōji. Chōji enlarges his arm with the Partial Multi-Size Technique to land the blow, but falters and pulls back at the last instant. The hesitation lets Asuma counter and ready his Wind Release: Dust Cloud Technique, warning his former students to run.
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Hanzō respect Mifune?
Yes. In "Mifune vs. Hanzō, the Conclusion!!" Hanzō came to respect Mifune's courage during an earlier duel, and the memory of sparing him with an antidote after poisoning him with his kusarigama is what stirs Hanzō to fight against his reanimation.
How does Hanzō break free from Tobi's reanimation control?
The memory of his past mercy toward Mifune stirs the reanimated Hanzō to reclaim his own will, letting him act against the control binding him and turn his broken kusarigama on himself.
How does Hanzō die in this chapter?
Hanzō commits seppuku, piercing the venom gland housed within his own body and unleashing a toxic cloud that paralyzes him, giving the Allied Shinobi Forces' Fifth Division the chance to seal him away for the rest of the war.
What happens between Chōji and the reanimated Asuma in this chapter?
Shikamaru guides the reanimated Asuma into range with his Shadow Imitation Technique, and Chōji enlarges his arm with the Partial Multi-Size Technique to strike, but he hesitates and pulls back, letting Asuma counter and ready his Wind Release: Dust Cloud Technique.
What chapter and arc is "Mifune vs. Hanzō, the Conclusion!!" from?
"Mifune vs. Hanzō, the Conclusion!!" is chapter 532 of the Naruto manga, part of the Fourth Shinobi World War: Confrontation arc, first published in April 2011.
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