Naruto 336

[UChessmaster]

I was wondering the same.
I think he spilled the blood on the weapon and then 1) self injured himself or 2) spilled some of the same blood on his face

i dont think so... kakashi got the blood from kakuzu because of raikiri then passed it to shikamaru, then when hidan "slashed" shika he actually failed and shika threw the pill with blood to the scythe and then he used a needle (you can see it in one of the last pages) to scratch himself

[conquistaDan]

good chapter,not great but good.


it was interesting to see that Shikamaru got Hidan in that trap like that and then really got him.Good job Kishi.


I honestly hope Hidan dies before Kakuzu,even though we all know that won't happen anytime soon.

[Super5]

Awesome chapter. Shikamaru is outsmarting everyone, and he saved Kakashi! I seriously doubt Kakuzu is dead, probably just got another one of his hearts. But then again, all the ghosts are out of him right now, so he might actually have bit it.

Side note: since Kakuzu is so old, I wonder if the symbol on his protector is actually the waterfall village or something else? The waterfall village isn't exactly canon, being as how it only appeared in one of the OVAs and as background in the chuunin exam.

[samsonlonghair]

Side note: since Kakuzu is so old, I wonder if the symbol on his protector is actually the waterfall village or something else? The waterfall village isn't exactly canon, being as how it only appeared in one of the OVAs and as background in the chuunin exam.

The OVA aside, the appearance of a few gennins from Hidden Waterfall Village in the chuunin exams means that the village is cannon.

Here's my guess:
The land of Waterfall borders the land of Fire, so it's possible that Waterfall was once a more powerful country that lost land to Fire.

The first Hokage founded Konoha, right? I seriously doubt that Fire was a large, powerful country before it had a ninja village. The leaders of Fire probably asked the first Hokage to capture more land from bordering countries. The first Hokage may have invaded Waterfall and fought Kakazu then.

Continuing the speculation, Hidan (who is also seemingly immortal) may come from a fallen country that Konoha or another village completely wiped out.

[RyougaZell]

i dont think so... kakashi got the blood from kakuzu because of raikiri then passed it to shikamaru, then when hidan "slashed" shika he actually failed and shika threw the pill with blood to the scythe and then he used a needle (you can see it in one of the last pages) to scratch himself

well... that needle contained Kakuzu's blood.

[chet_chetty]

Doesnt Shikamaru have unlimited range for his kagemane when he's fighting in a forest? It looks they're about to switch roles in their cat and mouse game being in the forest with his nice tag and wire setup.

[kAi]

That was a very nice chapter, I like the planning that Shikamaru goes up to.

I like the way that Kakuzu's is immortal, a couple of chapters ago I was saying how I'd hate if Kakuzu survived the Raikiri, but it's better that's it gone this way, get to know his abilities more, and what he's capable of.

Now, I want to see or hear of the way that Hidan is, to me he just seems like a guy who really can't die at the moment, heh.

[JaySee]

i dont think so... kakashi got the blood from kakuzu because of raikiri then passed it to shikamaru, then when hidan "slashed" shika he actually failed and shika threw the pill with blood to the scythe and then he used a needle (you can see it in one of the last pages) to scratch himself

Shika didn't throw anything and Hidan didn't use his scythe. Shika has the vial in his hand in the last page. His face also is unscathed. It looks to me that he wiped the blood on his face and let the needle sword precisely slash only the blood and not the flesh on his face.

[Assertn]

Also check it out: Shika's face on the last frame.......the blood on his cheek is gone!

[Konohamaru]

woah that was an awesome chapter. Now we know who killed Shodai! Shika outsmarting Hidan and Kakazu! ahhh the intensity of this chapter made me wet myself...

EDIT: Wait my bad, it doesn't exactly say he killed Shodai.

[Meteros]

i don't think the chapter implies that kakuzu killed shodai. i'm sure kakuzu would've kept shodai's heart if he did... which means that oro couldn't have revived him when he fought the 3rd, the chances of oro creating the shodai clones (yamato) probably would be lower.. i guess he could still use dna from the rest of the body... and shodai being as strong as he is, kakuzu would've kept him, which he obviously hasn't

EDIT: haha i just saw your edit my bad

[Assertn]

I'm pretty sure shodai retired along with the 2nd when the 3rd became hokage

[nests]

Cool chapter. Now only two more hearts to go and Kakazu is gone.
Now what the hell is Shika going to do when Hidan realizes whats going on

[Elessar]

I'm pretty sure shodai retired along with the 2nd when the 3rd became hokage

In another forum someone posted a page of the Naruto factbook where it says that Shodaime died in the village of old age or sth like that.