Chapter 363 follows the aftermath of Deidara's suicidal detonation, which appears to have killed Sasuke. A last-second summon and Zetsu's misreport set up a false conclusion while Akatsuki turns its attention toward the Nine-Tails.
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Summary
Deidara's C0 tears the surrounding landscape apart in a massive blast. From their separate positions, the members of Hebi along with Team 7 and Team 8 witness the eruption. Watching from the shadows, Zetsu passes word to the rest of Akatsuki that Deidara, Tobi, and Sasuke have all perished in the explosion, a conclusion that the organisation accepts.
Key Events
Doubtful of the outcome, Suigetsu calls forth Manda to test his hunch, and the truth emerges: Sasuke summoned the enormous serpent at the final moment to absorb the brunt of Deidara's attack. The ploy spared him, though Manda succumbs to the wounds. Sasuke then rejoins his teammates. Far from the crater, Akatsuki's leader Pain receives his orders to seize the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox.
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Notes
The installment sits in Volume 40 within the Itachi Pursuit Mission arc. Its dramatic hook rests on a deception, since the deaths announced to Akatsuki are premature, and Sasuke's survival hinges entirely on his sacrifice of the summoned snake.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Sasuke come back to life in Naruto?
Sasuke never actually dies in this chapter, despite what Akatsuki believes. The reported death is a deception, since Sasuke summoned the giant serpent Manda at the last moment to absorb Deidara's explosive attack and survived.
What does Zetsu report to Akatsuki after Deidara's explosion?
Zetsu tells the rest of Akatsuki that Deidara, Tobi, and Sasuke all perished in the C0 explosion, a false conclusion the organization accepts.
How does Sasuke actually survive Deidara's attack?
Sasuke survives by summoning the enormous serpent Manda at the final moment to absorb the brunt of Deidara's C0 explosion, though Manda dies from the wounds.
What does Suigetsu do to find out if Sasuke is really dead?
Doubtful that Sasuke actually perished, Suigetsu calls forth Manda to test his hunch, which uncovers Sasuke's survival tactic.
What arc and volume does "Sasuke's Death…!!" belong to?
"Sasuke's Death…!!" is chapter 363 of Naruto, part of the Itachi Pursuit Mission arc, collected in volume 40.
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