Asuma's old students steel themselves to raise weapons against their reincarnated teacher, while a samurai commander steps into a separate clash with revived legends. The chapter pairs a painful family reunion against Mifune's cold precision.
Summary
Ino, Shikamaru, and Chōji brace themselves for the wrenching task of fighting their resurrected mentor, Asuma. On another front, Mifune leads a contingent of samurai to reinforce the Surprise Attack Division, wading into combat against the reanimated Hanzō, Chiyo, and Kimimaro. Mifune neutralizes Hanzō's ninjutsu by striking in the gaps between his hand seals, denying him the chance to complete his techniques. As their duel wears on, the swordsman recalls their very first encounter years earlier. He then catches Hanzō off guard, slipping past several strikes and landing damage of his own despite his opponent's fearsome reputation.
Key Events
Team Asuma is forced into a confrontation with their fallen sensei. Mifune and his samurai join the Surprise Attack Division's battle. Mifune disrupts Hanzō's jutsu by attacking between seal formations and reflects on their history together. He surprises Hanzō with his evasive skill and manages to wound him.
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Notes
This is the 531st chapter, printed in volume 56 during the Fourth Shinobi World War: Confrontation. Viz released it under the title Team Asuma Reunited. Results from the seventh character popularity poll were bundled with the chapter's original publication.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was on Asuma's team?
Asuma Sarutobi's team, later known as Team Asuma, was made up of Ino Yamanaka, Shikamaru Nara, and Choji Akimichi, all forced to face their fallen sensei's reincarnated body in this chapter.
Did Asuma come back to life?
Asuma does not truly return to life. In "Reunited, Team Asuma!" he is reincarnated through Impure World Reincarnation, forcing his former students Ino, Shikamaru, and Choji to fight his revived body.
What happened to Team 10 after Asuma died?
After Asuma's death, his students Ino, Shikamaru, and Choji, known as Team Asuma, are confronted with the agonizing task of battling their sensei once he is revived through reanimation in this chapter.
How does Mifune fight Hanzo in this chapter?
Mifune disrupts Hanzo's ninjutsu by striking in the gaps between his hand seals, denying him the chance to complete his techniques, and manages to catch him off guard and wound him.
What arc and volume is "Reunited, Team Asuma!" from?
This is chapter 531 of the Naruto manga, printed in volume 56 during the Fourth Shinobi World War: Confrontation arc, and Viz released it under the title Team Asuma Reunited.
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