Chapter 391 sees Sasuke turn the sky itself into a weapon, calling down a colossal bolt of natural lightning against Itachi, only to learn that his brother's ultimate defense has weathered even that.
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Summary
A gathering storm sets the scene as Zetsu grasps what the younger Uchiha has quietly arranged. By pairing his own flames with the black fire of Amaterasu, Sasuke has superheated the air enough to build a towering thundercloud directly overhead, priming the battlefield for a strike of pure lightning.
Key Events
Seizing control of that real lightning, Sasuke lets loose Kirin, an instant blow that no opponent can hope to dodge. The bolt crashes down onto Itachi and flattens the terrain around them. Once the haze lifts, Sasuke assumes he has won, but Itachi tells him otherwise. Enraged that his final gambit has come up short, Sasuke shifts into the second stage of his cursed seal. Itachi concedes that the attack was formidable and admits it would have killed him had his Susanoo not shielded him.
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Notes
Chapter 391 appears in volume 43 and forms part of the Fated Battle Between Brothers arc. Viz gave it the name Thunderclap…!!. It debuted in issue 14 of 2008.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in the Naruto chapter "Together with the Thunder!!"?
In this chapter, Sasuke turns the sky itself into a weapon, calling down a colossal bolt of natural lightning against Itachi, only to learn that his brother's ultimate defense has weathered even that.
How does Sasuke create the lightning strike Kirin in this chapter?
Sasuke pairs his own flames with the black fire of Amaterasu to superheat the air, building a towering thundercloud directly overhead and priming the battlefield for a strike of natural lightning called Kirin.
What technique saves Itachi from Sasuke's Kirin attack?
Itachi's Susanoo shields him from the blow, and he admits the attack would have killed him had it not protected him.
How does Sasuke react after learning Kirin failed to defeat Itachi?
Enraged that his final gambit came up short, Sasuke shifts into the second stage of his cursed seal.
What is the Viz title and arc of this chapter?
The chapter carries the Viz title Thunderclap and is part of the Fated Battle Between Brothers arc, collected in volume 43.
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