Chapter 322 cuts between Naruto's grueling wind-chakra training in Konoha and Asuma's ambush of Hidan, whose refusal to die even after a lethal strike hands the immortal his unnerving introduction.
Summary
Asuma remarks that he has gone without a cigarette lately, brushing off the notion that nerves over a clash with Akatsuki are behind it, even as he quietly worries about how the fight will go. Back in Konoha, Naruto and a squad of shadow clones wrestle with folding wind chakra into the Rasengan, and the strain runs so high that a few clones lose their grip on the Nine-Tails' chakra until Yamato reins them in.
Key Events
Away from the village, Hidan lingers outside a bounty office while Kakuzu wraps up his dealings. Asuma steps in and strikes, only for Hidan to parry the blow. Before the immortal can retaliate, Shikamaru's shadow pins him in place, opening a window for Izumo and Kotetsu to land a hit of their own. Certain they have finished him off, the pair are rattled when Hidan simply asks who they even are.
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Notes
The chapter sits in volume 36 within the Akatsuki Suppression Mission arc and carries the Viz title "Unkillable." It debuted in the 41st issue of Weekly Shōnen Jump for 2006.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the immortal guy in Naruto?
The immortal ninja introduced in Naruto chapter 322, "That Guy Can't be Killed," is Hidan, the Akatsuki member who survives blows that should be lethal, earning him the Viz title "Unkillable."
What happens in Naruto chapter 322, "That Guy Can't be Killed"?
Chapter 322 crosscuts between Naruto's difficult wind-chakra training in Konoha and Asuma's ambush on Hidan, who shrugs off blows that should have killed him.
How do Asuma and his team attack Hidan?
Asuma strikes first though Hidan parries the blow, then Shikamaru's shadow technique pins Hidan in place so Izumo and Kotetsu can land a follow-up hit, all while believing they have killed him.
What does Naruto struggle with in his training during this chapter?
In chapter 322, Naruto and a group of shadow clones struggle to blend wind chakra into the Rasengan, with the strain causing some clones to lose control of the Nine-Tails' chakra until Yamato steps in.
What arc and volume is "That Guy Can't be Killed" from?
"That Guy Can't be Killed" is chapter 322, collected in volume 36 of Naruto within the Akatsuki Suppression Mission arc, and it debuted in Weekly Shōnen Jump's 41st issue of 2006.
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