Chapter 453 sets Sasuke on a collision course with the Kage. Tobi redirects Taka toward the summit to assassinate the new Hokage Danzō, while in Konoha a grieving Sakura is pressed for the intelligence that could doom the friend she cannot abandon.
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As a way to square that debt, Tobi points them toward the coming gathering of Kage so that Sasuke can cut down Danzō, the freshly appointed Hokage who had a hand in orchestrating the massacre of the Uchiha. Back in Konoha, Team Samui presses Sakura for the details that would help them kill Sasuke, reducing her to tears.
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Notes
Naruto steps in and offers to hand over the information himself so that Sakura is spared the burden, adding that Killer B can still be saved if they act without delay. The chapter is collected in Volume 48, and Viz released it as Gokage Summit's Eve.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Tobi send Taka toward the Five Kage Summit?
Tobi points Taka toward the coming gathering of the Kage so that Sasuke can cut down Danzo, the newly appointed Hokage, as a way for Taka to square their debt to Akatsuki after failing to capture the Eight-Tails.
Why is Danzo a target for Sasuke in this chapter?
Danzo is targeted because, as the freshly appointed Hokage, he had a hand in orchestrating the massacre of the Uchiha clan.
What does Team Samui pressure Sakura for in this chapter?
Back in Konoha, Team Samui presses Sakura for the intelligence that would help them kill Sasuke, reducing her to tears.
How does Naruto intervene to help Sakura?
Naruto steps in and offers to hand over the information himself so Sakura is spared the burden, adding that Killer B can still be saved if they act without delay.
What volume and Viz title is 'The Eve of the Five Kage Summit…!!'?
This chapter is collected in Volume 48 of Naruto, part of the Pain's Assault arc, and Viz released it as 'Gokage Summit's Eve.'
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