Naruto arrives back at Konoha in Sage Mode with a force of toads, only to discover the entire village leveled by Pain. He immediately confronts the Six Paths, destroys the Asura Path to shield an exhausted Tsunade, and declares himself Pain's one and only target.
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Summary
Naruto, holding his Sage Mode along with a strike force of toads, drops into the heart of Konoha. Nothing looks familiar until the Hokage Rock comes into view, and only then does he grasp that Pain has flattened the entire village. Scattered survivors begin pulling themselves together while the Six Paths of Pain turn back toward the ruins to meet the newcomer.
Key Events
Though spent from shielding the villagers against the Deva Path's assault, Tsunade steps forward to face Pain. The Asura Path, brought back to working order by the Naraka Path, moves to cut her down, but Naruto destroys it before it can. He then declares to Pain that he alone is the intended enemy and orders the rest of Konoha to stay clear of the coming fight.
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Notes
The chapter falls within the Pain's Assault arc and was published in Weekly Shonen Jump issues 6 and 7 of 2009. It marks Naruto's dramatic homecoming and the pivot into his direct duel with Pain.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in the manga chapter Naruto Returns!!?
In Naruto Returns!!, Naruto Uzumaki drops into Konoha in Sage Mode with a strike force of toads and discovers that Pain has leveled the entire village.
How does Naruto stop the Asura Path from killing Tsunade?
Naruto Uzumaki destroys the Asura Path just before it can strike down an exhausted Tsunade, who had already spent herself shielding villagers from the Deva Path's assault.
What does Naruto tell Pain after arriving in Konoha?
Naruto Uzumaki declares to Pain that he alone is the intended target and orders the rest of Konoha to stay clear of the coming fight.
Which story arc does Naruto Returns!! belong to?
Naruto Returns!! is part of the Pain's Assault arc and was published in Weekly Shonen Jump issues 6 and 7 of 2009.
Who revives the Asura Path in Naruto Returns!!?
The Naraka Path restores the Asura Path to working order so it can move against Tsunade, only for Naruto Uzumaki to destroy it first.
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