Two scenes unfold in parallel. Sasuke reveals to Kabuto how he consumed Orochimaru and then frees a captive named Suigetsu, while back home Naruto receives a stern warning about the toll of his newest jutsu.
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Summary
Through his Sharingan, Sasuke lets Kabuto witness the moment he flipped Orochimaru's body-transfer technique back on its user and drew the Sannin into himself. With that demonstration finished, he heads to Orochimaru's laboratory and unseals a prisoner, Suigetsu, inviting the young man to join him on the road ahead.
Key Events
In the Hidden Leaf, Kakashi passes along a caution from Tsunade concerning the Rasenshuriken. Her verdict is that Naruto must abandon the attack entirely, since continuing to wield it could strip him of the ability to perform any technique for the rest of his life.
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Notes
Naruto brushes the warning aside, insisting that he understands exactly where his own boundaries lie. The installment is set during the Itachi Pursuit Mission arc and marks Suigetsu's release from captivity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hidden technique in Naruto revealed in this chapter?
In "The Secret of the New Technique!!", Tsunade warns through Kakashi that Naruto's new technique, the Rasenshuriken, could strip him of the ability to perform any technique for the rest of his life if he keeps using it, though Naruto brushes off the warning.
How did Sasuke defeat Orochimaru, as shown to Kabuto in this chapter?
Through his Sharingan, Sasuke shows Kabuto the moment he flipped Orochimaru's body-transfer technique back on its user and drew the Sannin into himself.
Who does Sasuke free from Orochimaru's laboratory in this chapter?
Sasuke unseals a prisoner, Suigetsu, from Orochimaru's laboratory, inviting the young man to join him on the road ahead.
What does Naruto say when warned about the Rasenshuriken's dangers?
Naruto brushes the warning aside, insisting that he understands exactly where his own boundaries lie.
What arc does "The Secret of the New Technique!!" belong to?
The chapter is set during the Itachi Pursuit Mission arc and marks Suigetsu's release from captivity; it is chapter 346, collected in volume 38, released in April 2007.
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