Chapter 523 sets the Third Division against the reanimated Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, with Suigetsu detailing the coveted blades even as Kakashi is caught in a deadly grip by the resurrected Haku.
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Summary
The Third Division finds itself locked in combat with the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist. Hunting for his own missing blade, Suigetsu takes the moment to explain his obsession with claiming all seven of the swordsmen's weapons and walks through what each one is capable of doing.
Key Events
Kakashi comes within a hair of striking Zabuza, but Haku intervenes and pins him in place. With his old comrade holding the enemy still, Zabuza readies a stroke meant to cut straight through both Haku and Kakashi at once.
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Notes
The moment mirrors an earlier scene, as Kakashi's Lightning Cutter had once run through Haku at the very moment the boy pinned Kakashi still, echoing chapter 30 of the manga. This installment, Densetsu no Shinobigatana Shichininshū!!, is chapter 523 of volume 55, part of the Fourth Shinobi World War: Confrontation arc, first published on January 31, 2011.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened to the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist in this chapter?
In "The Legendary Seven Shinobi Swordsmen!!", the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, including Zabuza Momochi, have been reanimated and are locked in combat with the Third Division during the Fourth Shinobi World War.
Why is Suigetsu so interested in the Seven Swordsmen's weapons?
Suigetsu explains in this chapter that he is hunting for his own missing blade and is obsessed with claiming all seven of the swordsmen's legendary weapons, detailing what each one can do.
What happens between Kakashi, Zabuza, and Haku in this chapter?
Kakashi comes within a hair of striking down Zabuza, but Haku intervenes and pins him in place, letting Zabuza ready a stroke meant to cut through both Haku and Kakashi at once.
Does this chapter reference an earlier moment in the manga?
Yes, the standoff between Kakashi, Haku, and Zabuza mirrors chapter 30, when Kakashi's Lightning Cutter had once run through Haku at the very moment Haku pinned him still.
What arc and volume does "The Legendary Seven Shinobi Swordsmen!!" belong to?
The chapter is number 523 of volume 55, part of the Fourth Shinobi World War: Confrontation arc, first published in Japan on January 31, 2011.
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