Chapter 365 follows Hebi's flight from the pursuing Konoha squads during the Itachi Pursuit Mission, ending with one of Naruto's clones running into Itachi himself.
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Summary
As Sasuke takes a moment to recover, Karin picks up Team 7 and Team 8 closing in on their position. Realising they have been located, Hebi is quickly on the move again. To shake the trackers, Jūgo shreds one of Sasuke's shirts and hands the scraps to a passing flock of birds, scattering his scent so that following it becomes pointless.
The Konoha ninja soon catch on to the ploy, and Naruto answers by conjuring a squad of shadow clones to chase down every scent trail at once. One of those clones happens upon Itachi, who calmly requests a word with him.
Key Events
Karin senses the Konoha teams approaching, prompting Hebi to flee. Jūgo disperses Sasuke's scent using birds carrying pieces of his torn shirt. Naruto splits into shadow clones to cover the multiple trails, and one clone encounters Itachi, who asks to speak with him.
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Notes
The chapter is part of the Itachi Pursuit Mission arc and sets up the pivotal meeting between Naruto and Itachi, where the elder Uchiha's true intentions begin to surface.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in "Pursue Itachi"?
In "Pursue Itachi," Hebi flees from pursuing Konoha squads as Karin senses Team 7 and Team 8 closing in, and Jugo disperses Sasuke's scent using a flock of birds.
How does Naruto search for Sasuke's group in this chapter?
Naruto creates a squad of shadow clones to chase down every scattered scent trail at once while hunting for Sasuke's group, Hebi.
Who does one of Naruto's clones encounter in "Pursue Itachi"?
One of Naruto's shadow clones runs into Itachi Uchiha, who calmly asks to speak with him.
How does Jugo help Hebi escape in this chapter?
Jugo tears pieces of Sasuke's shirt and hands them to a passing flock of birds, scattering his scent so following it becomes pointless.
Which arc does "Pursue Itachi" belong to?
"Pursue Itachi" is chapter 365 of the Naruto manga, collected in volume 40, part of the Itachi Pursuit Mission arc.
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