Chapter 480 closes out the brutal clash between Sasuke and Danzo. A hidden genjutsu, a failing forbidden technique, and a hostage gambit converge as Sasuke makes a merciless choice that dooms both his opponent and an ally at once.
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Summary
The duel between Sasuke and Danzo reaches its end with both fighters gravely wounded. Danzo assumes Izanagi has once again spared him and claims the win, only to discover genuine injuries on his body; Sasuke had used a genjutsu to fake the technique's continued activity. While Karin tends to Sasuke's wounds, the crippled Danzo can no longer sustain the First Hokage's DNA that powers his Wood Release and is forced to sever his own arm.
Refusing defeat, Danzo grabs Karin as a shield to secure his escape. She trusts that Sasuke will move to protect her, but he instead drives a lightning-charged blade straight through her, dealing a mortal wound to captive and captor alike.
Key Events
Sasuke's genjutsu deception is exposed, unmasking Danzo's true wounds. Danzo loses control of the transplanted Wood Release and amputates his arm. He takes Karin hostage, and Sasuke impales her to strike Danzo down, fatally injuring them both.
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Notes
The chapter belongs to the Five Kage Summit arc and appears in the fifty-first volume of the series.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in the Naruto chapter "Sacrifice"?
"Sacrifice" (chapter 480) concludes the duel between Sasuke and Danzo, leaving both fighters gravely wounded. Sasuke tricks Danzo into believing his Izanagi has spared him again, when in fact Sasuke used a genjutsu to hide Danzo's real injuries.
How does Sasuke defeat Danzo in this chapter?
Sasuke uses a genjutsu to make Danzo believe his Izanagi technique is still protecting him, masking the true damage Danzo has taken. When Danzo grabs Karin as a hostage to escape, Sasuke drives a lightning-charged blade through her to strike Danzo down, fatally wounding them both.
Why does Danzo sever his own arm in "Sacrifice"?
Danzo can no longer sustain the transplanted First Hokage cells powering his Wood Release after being critically wounded, so he is forced to amputate his own arm. This happens right after Sasuke's genjutsu is exposed and Danzo realizes he was never truly protected by Izanagi.
What happens to Karin in this chapter?
Danzo grabs Karin as a hostage while trying to escape, expecting Sasuke to hesitate to protect her. Instead, Sasuke impales her with a lightning-charged blade to strike Danzo down, gravely wounding Karin in the process.
What arc and volume does "Sacrifice" belong to?
"Sacrifice" is chapter 480 of the Naruto manga, part of the Five Kage Summit arc, and is collected in volume 51 of the series.
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