Chapter 350 splits its attention between the Leaf and Sasuke's growing squad. Word reaches the village that Orochimaru has fallen, while Sasuke carves through a prison of cursed inmates to recruit a volatile new ally.
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Summary
Tsunade calls Naruto and Sakura into her office to deliver startling news: Sasuke has killed Orochimaru. Far from the village, Sasuke reaches the compound where Jūgo is held and runs headlong into a swarm of freed inmates, many of them marked with cursed seals. Fighting alongside Suigetsu, he cuts down the entire mob and pushes deeper into the facility. The two locate Jūgo's cell and release its lock, only for Jūgo to lash out at them the instant the door swings open.
Key Events
Tsunade informs Naruto and Sakura that Sasuke has slain Orochimaru. Sasuke and Suigetsu battle through escaped, cursed-seal prisoners. The pair reaches and unlocks Jūgo's holding cell. Jūgo immediately attacks the moment he is freed.
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Notes
The chapter is part of the Itachi Pursuit Mission arc and appears in volume 39. Viz published it as News of the Clash…!!. It marks the point where Sasuke moves to add Jūgo to his forming team.
Frequently Asked Questions
What shocking news does Tsunade deliver to Naruto and Sakura in this chapter?
Tsunade calls Naruto and Sakura into her office to tell them that Sasuke has killed Orochimaru. The revelation sets up the parallel storyline following Sasuke's own squad.
What happens when Sasuke and Suigetsu try to free Jugo?
Sasuke and Suigetsu fight through a mob of escaped, cursed-seal inmates to reach Jugo's holding cell. When they finally unlock the door, Jugo attacks them the instant he is freed.
What arc and volume does 'Shocking News…!!' belong to?
Shocking News…!! is chapter 350 of the Naruto manga, part of the Itachi Pursuit Mission arc, and it is collected in volume 39.
What is the Viz English title for 'Shocking News…!!'?
Viz Media published this chapter under the title News of the Clash…!!.
Why does Sasuke break into the prison where Jugo is held?
Sasuke is building a new team and travels to the compound holding Jugo in order to recruit him, cutting down freed cursed-seal inmates along the way.
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