As Naruto learns that sage power works best through fusion with Fukasaku, Pain's invasion of the Hidden Leaf begins in earnest, with Iruka nearly killed and Tsunade summoning the boy home.
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Summary
Naruto keeps drilling with Fukasaku, and during a pause the elder toad warns him that fighting in Sage Mode entirely on one's own is next to impossible. The remark leaves Naruto feeling his effort was pointless, but Fukasaku reveals a solution: by merging bodies with his pupil, the two can cover the technique's weakness together.
Key Events
Back home, Pain's strike against Konoha is already unfolding. The Deva Path corners Iruka and demands Naruto's whereabouts, and when Iruka gives up nothing, the attacker moves to kill him, only for Kakashi to pull him clear. Kakashi trades blows with the Deva Path but discovers he simply cannot close the gap to reach Pain directly. Elsewhere, Shizune deduces that the piercings studding Pain's body are actually chakra receivers. Word of the assault ripples across the village, and Tsunade orders Naruto called back.
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Notes
The chapter's cover carries a notable detail. Several jinchuriki still unknown to readers at this point, including Yagura, Roshi, Han, Utakata, and Fu, appear beside the familiar hosts, each raising fingers to signal how many tails their beast possesses, long before those characters entered the actual storyline.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in Naruto chapter 420, "The Battlefield, Konoha!!"?
Chapter 420 shows Pain's invasion of Konoha beginning in earnest, with the Deva Path nearly killing Iruka while Naruto continues his sage training under Fukasaku far from the village.
How does Fukasaku solve the weakness of using Sage Mode alone?
Fukasaku explains that fighting in Sage Mode entirely alone is nearly impossible, but he offers to merge bodies with Naruto so the two can cover that weakness together.
What happens to Iruka when the Deva Path attacks?
The Deva Path corners Iruka and demands to know Naruto's whereabouts, and when Iruka refuses to answer, Kakashi pulls him to safety just before the attacker can kill him.
What does Shizune discover about Pain's appearance?
Shizune deduces that the piercings covering Pain's body are actually chakra receivers, an important clue about how his ability works.
What unusual detail appears on the cover of this chapter?
The chapter's cover features several jinchuriki not yet introduced in the story, including Yagura, Roshi, Han, Utakata, and Fu, each shown holding up fingers to indicate their tailed beast's number of tails.
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