Chapter 519 sees Sasori crumble away after passing his prized puppets to Kankuro, while the Allied forces plan around the reanimation jutsu and Naruto begins mastering a powerful new technique.
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Summary
Moved by Kankuro's words, Sasori's reincarnated body starts to fall apart. In his final moments before slipping back into the afterlife, he hands Kankuro his cherished puppets known as Mother and Father, urging him to carry them forward to the next generation. With that closure behind them, the group turns its attention to a possible flaw in the Summoning: Impure World Reincarnation and readies itself for an ambush.
Off to the side, Kabuto instructs Tobi to move up to the front lines while he himself remains concealed, pouring his concentration into sustaining his technique. On his own front, Naruto sets about learning a formidable new move.
Key Events
Sasori's body disintegrates after he entrusts the Mother and Father puppets to Kankuro. The team discusses a weakness in the Impure World Reincarnation and prepares an ambush. Kabuto sends Tobi ahead while staying hidden to focus on his jutsu, and Naruto begins training in the Tailed Beast Rasengan.
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Notes
The chapter is the 519th of the series and falls within the Fourth Shinobi World War: Confrontation arc, collected in volume 55. It first appeared in issue 1 of Weekly Shonen Jump for 2011, dated January 1, 2011.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is "The Tailed Beast Ball" chapter about?
"The Tailed Beast Ball" is chapter 519 of the manga, in which Sasori's body disintegrates after he entrusts his puppets to Kankuro, and Naruto begins training in the Tailed Beast Rasengan, a new and formidable technique.
What happens to Sasori in this chapter?
In this chapter, Sasori's reincarnated body disintegrates after Kankuro's words move him. Before returning to the afterlife, he passes his prized puppets, Mother and Father, to Kankuro, telling him to carry them into the next generation.
What does the Allied Shinobi Forces discuss after Sasori's puppets are passed on?
After Sasori's puppets are entrusted to Kankuro, the group turns to discussing a possible weakness in the Impure World Reincarnation jutsu and prepares to set an ambush.
What does Kabuto instruct Tobi to do in this chapter?
Kabuto instructs Tobi to move up to the front lines while he himself stays hidden, concentrating on sustaining his reincarnation technique.
What arc and volume is this chapter from?
"The Tailed Beast Ball" is chapter 519, part of the Fourth Shinobi World War: Confrontation arc, collected in volume 55. It first appeared in Weekly Shonen Jump issue 1 of 2011, dated January 1, 2011.
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