Just as Kakuzu seems finished, he reveals the extra hearts hidden in the masks on his back, turning the fight against Team Asuma into a barrage of elemental attacks alongside the immortal Hidan.
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Key Events
With the threat renewed, Shikamaru has no choice but to let Hidan loose, and Hidan immediately throws himself into a close-range brawl with Kakashi. Kakuzu unleashes his surviving masks to hammer the shinobi from a distance with blasts of elemental chakra. Hidan, unable to die, simply weathers the assault, while the rest of Team Asuma struggles to keep clear of it.
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Notes
The chapter deepens the danger of the Kakuzu and Hidan pairing, exposing Kakuzu's multiple hearts as the reason he is so difficult to kill during the Akatsuki Suppression Mission.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in "The Black Transformation…!!"?
In this chapter, Kakuzu reveals that he has four more hearts hidden in masks on his back after Kakashi Hatake destroys only one of them, and the fight against Team Asuma turns into a barrage of elemental attacks alongside the immortal Hidan.
How many hearts does Kakuzu have, and how many has Kakashi destroyed?
Kakuzu reveals that he has four additional hearts sealed within masks on his back, on top of the one that Kakashi Hatake has already destroyed.
Why is Hidan unaffected by the battle in this chapter?
Hidan cannot die, so he simply weathers Kakuzu's elemental attacks while brawling with Kakashi Hatake up close, forcing the rest of Team Asuma to struggle just to stay clear of the crossfire.
What is the Viz Media English title for this chapter?
Viz Media published this chapter, chapter 334 of the Naruto manga, under the English title "The Black Metamorphoses…!!"
What arc is "The Black Transformation…!!" part of?
"The Black Transformation…!!" is part of the Akatsuki Suppression Mission arc, found in volume 37, and it deepens the danger posed by the Kakuzu and Hidan pairing.
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