Chapter 389 captures a turning point in the duel between the Uchiha brothers, as Sasuke seizes the initiative and pressures Itachi hard enough to force out his most dangerous flame technique.
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Summary
Key Events
The brothers then trade blasts of the Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique. As Sasuke's flames start to swallow his opponent's, Itachi finds himself cornered and is compelled to unleash Amaterasu to regain the advantage.
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Notes
Published in Volume 42, the chapter belongs to the Fated Battle Between Brothers arc. It marks a shift in the fight's momentum, with Sasuke dictating the pace and driving Itachi toward increasingly desperate measures.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in Naruto chapter 389, "Sasuke's Flow!"?
In "Sasuke's Flow!," Sasuke seizes the initiative against Itachi during their duel, striking first and setting a hidden snare with thrown fuma shuriken that forces his brother to give ground.
How does Sasuke's fuma shuriken attack work?
Itachi dodges the thrown fuma shuriken, but the evasion springs a hidden trap, and the exploding blades wound the already weakened Itachi, whose vision is deteriorating.
What technique do Sasuke and Itachi trade in this chapter?
The brothers exchange blasts of the Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique, with Sasuke's flames beginning to overpower Itachi's.
Why does Itachi use Amaterasu in this chapter?
Cornered as Sasuke's fireball technique starts to swallow his own, Itachi is compelled to unleash Amaterasu to regain the advantage.
What arc and volume does "Sasuke's Flow!" belong to?
"Sasuke's Flow!" is chapter 389 of Naruto, part of the Fated Battle Between Brothers arc, collected in volume 42.
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