As word of a security breach reaches the Kage, the enemy's true numbers finally come into view. Tobi unveils a manufactured army that reshapes the coming war, while Naruto and Killer B stay hidden aboard a drifting stronghold.
Summary
Motoi warns the Kage that sensitive information has leaked. Because the island doubles as a fortress that drifts and cannot easily be pinned down, Naruto and Killer B are kept there where they are hardest to find.
Key Events
Kabuto steps forward and offers to seize the Eight-Tails and Nine-Tails so Tobi need not do it himself. Tobi then puts the scope of his forces on display, revealing an army that numbers one hundred thousand white Zetsu.
Notes
This is the five hundred twelfth chapter, collected in volume 54 during the Fourth Shinobi World War: Countdown arc.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Tobi reveal in "The Truth about Zetsu!!"?
Tobi reveals the true scope of his forces, unveiling an army of one hundred thousand white Zetsu clones.
What does Kabuto offer Tobi in this chapter?
Kabuto offers to personally seize the Eight-Tails and Nine-Tails jinchuriki so that Tobi does not have to capture them himself.
Why are Naruto and Killer B kept hidden on an island?
Naruto and Killer B are kept on a fortress island that drifts and cannot easily be pinned down, making it the hardest place for the enemy to find them, after Motoi warns the Kage of a security leak.
What arc does "The Truth about Zetsu!!" belong to?
"The Truth about Zetsu!!" is chapter 512 of the Naruto manga, collected in volume 54 during the Fourth Shinobi World War: Countdown arc.
Who warns the Kage about a leak in this chapter?
Motoi warns the Kage that sensitive information has leaked, setting off the events of the chapter.
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