Chapter 548 lingers on Gaara's tearful reconciliation with his late father before turning to the wider war. Reanimated Kage break free and reveal their techniques, Ōnoki presses his duel with Mū, and Naruto and Killer B finally come face to face with Nagato and Itachi.
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Summary
The Fourth Kazekage's confession about how deeply Gaara's mother loved him leaves his son stunned. As tears spill from Gaara, his father admits the young man has outgrown him and places the future of the village in his hands, even as the sealing takes hold of him.
Key Events
Elsewhere the Second Mizukage and the Third Raikage tear loose from Gaara's sand and find the Fourth Division waiting, prompting the two revived Kage to lay out what their powers can do. Ōnoki keeps trading blows with Mū, warning his old rival against taking him lightly as he conjures a set of rock clones to press the attack.
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Notes
The chapter closes on a fateful meeting: Naruto and Killer B come across Nagato and Itachi Uchiha. It belongs to Volume 58 within the Fourth Shinobi World War: Confrontation arc and was released in Japan on August 8, 2011.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Gaara's father reveal to him in this chapter?
In Naruto vs. Itachi!!, the reanimated Fourth Kazekage confesses how deeply Gaara's mother loved him, leaving Gaara in tears. He admits his son has outgrown him and places the future of the village in Gaara's hands as the sealing takes hold of him.
Who breaks free from Gaara's sand in this chapter?
The reanimated Second Mizukage and Third Raikage tear loose from Gaara's sand and find the Fourth Division waiting for them. The two revived Kage then lay out what their powers can do.
What is Ōnoki doing during this chapter?
Ōnoki keeps trading blows with his old rival Mū, warning him against taking him lightly. He conjures a set of rock clones to press his attack.
Who do Naruto and Killer B run into at the end of the chapter?
The chapter closes with Naruto and Killer B coming across Nagato and Itachi Uchiha. This fateful meeting sets up their coming confrontation.
What volume and arc is Naruto vs. Itachi!! part of?
Naruto vs. Itachi!! is chapter 548, belonging to Volume 58 within the Fourth Shinobi World War: Confrontation arc. It was released in Japan on August 8, 2011.
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