Chapter 432 shows Naruto's Sage Mode paying off as he hurls a thrown Rasenshuriken at the Six Paths of Pain. The strike wipes out one of the bodies and forces him to hunt down the summoner keeping the fight endless.
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Summary
Drawing on the control Sage Mode grants him, Naruto shapes a complete Rasenshuriken and, for the first time, launches it through the air at the Six Paths of Pain. Most of the bodies scatter to avoid it, but the Human Path is caught and destroyed.
Key Events
The Animal Path answers by calling out a fresh wave of creatures, which the toads struggle to contain. Realizing the summons will never stop on their own, Naruto turns his focus onto the Animal Path itself and takes it down. With that body gone, its beasts vanish from the field.
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Notes
The victory comes at a cost, as the strain drains Naruto's natural energy and his Sage Mode fades. The chapter is published as number 432 in volume 46 during the Pain's Assault arc, titled Return of the Rasen-Shuriken!! in the Viz edition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Naruto ever use the Rasenshuriken as a thrown projectile?
Yes, in "The Rasenshuriken Once Again!!" Naruto uses the control granted by Sage Mode to shape a complete Rasenshuriken and, for the first time, throws it through the air at the Six Paths of Pain, destroying the Human Path.
What happens in the Naruto chapter "The Rasenshuriken Once Again!!"?
"The Rasenshuriken Once Again!!" is chapter 432 of the Naruto manga, in which Naruto's Sage Mode training pays off as he throws a Rasenshuriken to destroy the Human Path of Pain, then turns his attention to stopping the Animal Path's endless summons.
Why does Naruto target the Animal Path of Pain in this chapter?
Naruto targets the Animal Path because it keeps calling out fresh waves of summoned creatures that the toads struggle to contain, and he realizes the summons will never stop unless he takes down the Animal Path itself.
What happens after Naruto destroys the Animal Path?
Once Naruto destroys the Animal Path, the creatures it had summoned vanish from the battlefield, ending the endless wave of monsters overwhelming the toads.
What cost does Naruto pay for using the Rasenshuriken in this chapter?
The victory costs Naruto dearly, as the strain of the attack drains his natural energy and causes his Sage Mode to fade.
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