Chapter 463 throws Sasuke against the Fourth Raikage, whose lightning-charged body outpaces every attack. Sasuke answers with an early Susanoo and black flames, but the Raikage's blistering speed keeps him a step ahead.
Summary
Cloaked in his Lightning Release Chakra Mode, the Fourth Raikage proves nearly untouchable, and Sasuke struggles to land any meaningful hit. To even the odds, Sasuke calls up a rudimentary form of Susanoo that keeps the Raikage from landing a decisive strike of his own.
Key Events
Sasuke next tries to burn the Raikage with Amaterasu, but the extra speed granted by the Lightning Release Chakra Mode lets his opponent dart clear of the black flames. Shifting tactics, Sasuke wreathes his own body in Amaterasu in the hope of warding the Raikage off entirely.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in the manga chapter "Sasuke vs. the Raikage!!"?
In "Sasuke vs. the Raikage!!" (chapter 463 of Naruto), Sasuke Uchiha battles the Fourth Raikage, whose Lightning Release Chakra Mode makes him nearly impossible to hit. Sasuke uses an early form of Susanoo and black Amaterasu flames to try to turn the fight, but the Raikage remains a step ahead throughout.
What techniques does Sasuke use against the Fourth Raikage in this chapter?
Sasuke uses a rudimentary Susanoo to keep the Raikage from landing a decisive strike, then tries to burn him with Amaterasu. When the Raikage dodges clear of the black flames, Sasuke wreathes his own body in Amaterasu to ward his opponent off.
Why is the Fourth Raikage so hard for Sasuke to hit?
The Fourth Raikage's Lightning Release Chakra Mode grants him blistering speed that lets him evade Sasuke's attacks and even outrun the black flames of Amaterasu.
Does Sasuke defeat the Fourth Raikage in this chapter?
No, the chapter ends with the Raikage still refusing to back down and driving his offensive onward even while wrapped in Amaterasu flames; the fight is not resolved within this chapter.
Which story arc does "Sasuke vs. the Raikage!!" belong to?
"Sasuke vs. the Raikage!!" is chapter 463 of the Naruto manga, part of the Five Kage Summit arc, and it was collected in volume 49.
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