An uneasy alliance forms as Kabuto bargains for Sasuke, backing his demand with a resurrected threat. Meanwhile, high on the toad mountain, Naruto steels himself to finally face the sealed power of the fox inside him.
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Summary
Kabuto names his price for teaming up with Tobi: possession of Sasuke. To pressure Tobi into agreeing, he revives a certain figure as a display of strength. Tobi promises the boy will be Kabuto's once the fighting is over, and the two begin mapping out the battles ahead.
Key Events
Anko, who tracked Kabuto by following the trail of corpses he left behind, reports Tobi's whereabouts to the Leaf. High on Mount Myoboku, Naruto weighs what to do with the key to his seal. Jiraiya meant for him to use it to master the fox's strength, no simple feat, but knowing he will need that power against Sasuke, Naruto resolves to put it off no longer.
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Notes
This is the four hundred ninetieth chapter, printed in volume 52 as part of the Fourth Shinobi World War: Countdown arc.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Kabuto demand in exchange for allying with Tobi?
Kabuto demands possession of Sasuke as his price for teaming up with Tobi, and Tobi promises Sasuke will be his once the fighting is over.
How does Kabuto pressure Tobi into agreeing?
Kabuto revives a powerful figure as a show of strength to pressure Tobi into accepting his terms for the alliance.
What does Naruto decide to do about his seal?
On Mount Myoboku, Naruto resolves to finally use the key to his seal to master the Nine-Tails' power, since Jiraiya intended it for that purpose and Naruto knows he will need that strength against Sasuke.
How does Anko find Tobi's location?
Anko tracks Kabuto by following the trail of corpses he leaves behind and reports Tobi's whereabouts to the Leaf.
What chapter and arc is "The Truth about the Nine-Tails!!" from?
"The Truth about the Nine-Tails!!" is chapter 490 of the Naruto manga, collected in volume 52 during the Fourth Shinobi World War: Countdown arc.
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