Chapter 336 follows Shikamaru's gambit against the immortal Hidan during the Akatsuki suppression mission. By manipulating his enemy's ritual, Shikamaru turns Hidan's own curse into a weapon that ruptures one of Kakuzu's spare hearts.
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Summary
Shikamaru strips Hidan of his three-bladed scythe and draws him off to a chosen spot. Kakuzu, left behind, praises the Konoha team's cunning and remarks that facing them stirs memories of his old battle with the First Hokage, then fuses a pair of his masks to strike with double the force.
Away from the main fight, Shikamaru seeds the ground around Hidan with explosive tags. Once his shadow can stretch no further, Hidan breaks loose, secures a drop of blood to forge his death link, and drives a blade into his own heart. Shikamaru collapses, but the trap has already sprung.
Key Events
Shikamaru disarms Hidan and isolates him in a rigged location. Kakuzu merges two of his masks and attacks, likening the encounter to his clash with Hashirama. Crucially, Shikamaru manipulates Hidan into forming his curse link with Kakuzu rather than himself, so the self-inflicted wound destroys one of Kakuzu's hearts instead.
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Notes
Hidan starts back toward Kakuzu believing he has slain Shikamaru, unaware that his ritual has actually crippled his own partner.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in Naruto chapter 336, "Turnabout, Predicament…!!"?
In "Turnabout, Predicament…!!", Shikamaru turns his battle against Hidan into a trap, manipulating the immortal ninja's ritual so that it destroys one of Kakuzu's hearts instead.
How does Shikamaru trap Hidan?
Shikamaru strips Hidan of his three-bladed scythe, lures him to a chosen spot, and seeds the ground around him with explosive tags before his shadow technique reaches its limit.
How does Shikamaru turn Hidan's curse against Kakuzu?
Shikamaru manipulates Hidan into forming his blood curse link with Kakuzu rather than himself, so when Hidan stabs himself to complete the ritual, the wound destroys one of Kakuzu's spare hearts instead.
What does Kakuzu do while Shikamaru fights Hidan?
Kakuzu fuses two of his masks to strike with double force, remarking that facing the Konoha team reminds him of his old battle with the First Hokage.
Does Hidan realize his ritual backfired?
Hidan starts back toward Kakuzu believing he has slain Shikamaru, unaware that his ritual has actually crippled his own partner instead.
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