Chapter 339 of the Naruto manga buries Hidan for good and shifts the spotlight to Naruto, who shrugs off Kakuzu's monstrous durability and readies the wind attack he has been building toward.
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Summary
The broken pieces of Hidan tumble down into the pit below. Still defiant, he swears he will claw his way out and settle the score with Shikamaru, who plainly does not buy it. Rather than argue, Shikamaru sets off a collapse that seals the immortal away beneath the rubble.
Key Events
Nearby, Kakuzu pieces together that Naruto is the host of the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox. Kakashi warns the boy about the enemy's stockpile of spare hearts, but Naruto pays the danger no mind and throws himself at Kakuzu. He scatters a handful of shadow clones to keep his foe occupied while he assembles his freshly developed Wind Release: Rasenshuriken, a weapon Kakuzu recognizes as capable of ending him.
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Notes
The installment belongs to volume 37 during the Akatsuki Suppression Mission arc and closes out Hidan's role while teeing up Naruto's signature new jutsu. It first appeared in Japan in issue 9 of 2007.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Naruto develop a new jutsu in this chapter?
Yes, in "The New Technique…!!" Naruto readies his newly developed Wind Release: Rasenshuriken, a technique Kakuzu recognizes as capable of ending him, while facing Kakuzu in battle.
How is Hidan finally sealed away in this chapter?
After boasting he will escape and get revenge on Shikamaru, Hidan is buried for good when Shikamaru triggers a collapse that seals the immortal beneath the rubble of the pit.
How does Kakuzu identify Naruto as a jinchuriki?
Kakuzu pieces together that Naruto is the host of the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox, prompting Kakashi to warn Naruto about Kakuzu's stockpile of spare hearts.
How does Naruto approach fighting Kakuzu?
Naruto ignores Kakashi's warning about Kakuzu's spare hearts and charges in, scattering shadow clones to occupy Kakuzu while he assembles his freshly developed Wind Release: Rasenshuriken.
What arc and chapter number is "The New Technique…!!"?
"The New Technique…!!" is chapter 339 of the Naruto manga, collected in volume 37 as part of the Akatsuki Suppression Mission arc.
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