Naruto crosses a major threshold by reaching Sage Mode without help, opening the door to combat training. Meanwhile Konoha digs into the mystery of Pain, and the Six Paths draw near the village in chapter 418.
Summary
Naruto finally slips into Sage Mode unaided, clearing the way to train the ability for real battle. He spars with Fukasaku and rehearses his signature wind technique. In Konoha the probe into Pain continues, with Inoichi called upon to read the mind of the captured Amegakure ninja and Shizune examining the piercings taken from the Pain that Jiraiya felled. At the village's edge, the Six Paths of Pain arrive.
Key Events
Naruto achieves Sage Mode on his own and starts combat training. Inoichi is tasked with searching the captured Amegakure ninja's memories, while Shizune analyzes the defeated Pain's body piercings. The Six Paths of Pain reach the outskirts of Konoha.
Notes
The chapter belongs to the Pain's Assault arc and is gathered in the forty-fifth volume of the series.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What milestone does Naruto reach in "Sage Naruto!!"?
In "Sage Naruto!!," Naruto Uzumaki finally achieves Sage Mode on his own without assistance, a breakthrough that lets him begin training the ability for real combat. He then spars with Fukasaku and rehearses his signature wind-based technique.
What is Konoha investigating about Pain in this chapter?
While Naruto trains, Konoha continues investigating Pain's identity. Inoichi Yamanaka is tasked with reading the mind of a captured Amegakure ninja, while Shizune examines the body piercings taken from the Pain that Jiraiya defeated.
What happens at the end of "Sage Naruto!!"?
"Sage Naruto!!" ends with the Six Paths of Pain arriving at the outskirts of Konoha, setting up the coming assault on the village.
What manga arc and volume does "Sage Naruto!!" belong to?
"Sage Naruto!!" is chapter 418 of the Naruto manga, part of the Pain's Assault arc, and is collected in volume 45 of the series.
Who does Naruto train with to master Sage Mode combat use?
After achieving Sage Mode unaided, Naruto Uzumaki spars with Fukasaku to practice using the technique in battle and to rehearse his signature wind technique.
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