Chapter 460 of the Naruto manga tightens the hunt for Sasuke, as the Raikage, the samurai of the Land of Iron, and Tobi all converge on him from different directions while a violent slip gives away his position at the summit.
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Summary
The Fourth Raikage presses Zetsu for Sasuke's precise whereabouts and, losing patience with the delay, snaps his neck. He then sets off with his guards to confront Sasuke directly, but only after leaving Ao behind with orders to watch Danzō closely. At the same time, the swordsmen of the Land of Iron are sent out to track the fugitive down.
Key Events
Away from the summit, Tobi seeks out Naruto to probe him about his recent meeting with Nagato. The masked figure comes under attack from Kakashi and Yamato, and in response he dangles information about Sasuke as a bargaining chip. Elsewhere, Sasuke cuts down the samurai who move against him, and the killings give away his location to the Raikage without his meaning to.
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Notes
The installment belongs to volume 49 and the Five Kage Summit arc, drawing multiple factions onto a collision course around Sasuke. It first appeared in Japan in issue 39 of 2009.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the Fourth Raikage kill Zetsu in this chapter?
The Fourth Raikage loses patience while pressing Zetsu for Sasuke's exact whereabouts and snaps his neck when the information doesn't come fast enough.
Who does the Fourth Raikage leave behind to watch Danzō?
Before setting off with his guards to confront Sasuke directly, the Fourth Raikage leaves Ao behind with orders to keep a close watch on Danzō.
What does Tobi want from Naruto in this chapter?
Tobi seeks out Naruto to question him about his recent meeting with Nagato, and when Kakashi and Yamato attack him, he dangles information about Sasuke as a bargaining chip.
How does Sasuke's location get revealed to the Fourth Raikage?
Sasuke cuts down the Land of Iron samurai sent against him, and the killings unintentionally give away his location to the Fourth Raikage.
What is the Viz Media title for "The Net Encircling Sasuke…!"?
Viz Media published chapter 460 as "Trapping Sasuke...!!", part of the Five Kage Summit arc, first released in Japan on September 7, 2009.
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