Chapter 468 follows the fallout of Tobi's declaration of war. With Akatsuki hunting jinchūriki, the assembled Kage debate how to shield Naruto and Killer B rather than risk them on the battlefield, even as both young hosts find their quiet moments interrupted.
Summary
His declaration of the Fourth Shinobi World War made, Tobi withdraws, leaving the gathered Kage to return to their plan of standing together against Akatsuki. Danzō's conduct, however, keeps the Hidden Leaf shut out of the alliance until a fresh leader is chosen, with Kakashi named as the preferred candidate.
Key Events
Ōnoki argues that both Killer B and Naruto would bolster the coming fight, yet the other three leaders fear that placing the two jinchūriki in combat would only hand Akatsuki its targets. They settle instead on committing every resource needed to keep the pair protected. Elsewhere, Sakura's group interrupts Naruto's senjutsu practice so she can speak with him, while Killer B takes singing lessons from Sabu until Kisame's arrival cuts the moment short.
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Notes
The chapter belongs to Volume 50 and unfolds during the Five Kage Summit portion of the story.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the 8 tails in Naruto?
In Naruto, the Eight-Tails is Gyuki, the tailed beast sealed within Killer B, who is named alongside Naruto, host of the Nine-Tails, as one of the two jinchuriki the Kage move to protect in this chapter.
What happens in Naruto chapter 468, "The Eight-Tails and the Nine-Tails"?
After Tobi declares the Fourth Shinobi World War and withdraws, the Kage decide to focus on protecting Naruto and Killer B rather than risk them in battle, while the Hidden Leaf remains excluded from the alliance until it chooses a new leader.
Why is the Hidden Leaf kept out of the Shinobi Alliance in this chapter?
Because of Danzo's conduct, the Hidden Leaf is shut out of the alliance until it selects a new leader, with Kakashi named the preferred candidate.
Why do the Kage decide not to send Naruto and Killer B into battle?
Three of the four Kage fear that fielding the two jinchuriki would simply hand Akatsuki its intended targets, so they choose to commit resources to protecting them instead.
What is Killer B doing when Kisame arrives in this chapter?
Killer B is taking singing lessons from Sabu, a moment cut short by Kisame's arrival.
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