CupofDice
December 22, 2007, 11:18 AM
Thanks to Kylara for the raw, tora-chan for the trans, and Franky House for the scanlation.
1. Uchiha Madara?
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/ShadowTitan/Naruto/01.png
I believe (as many do) that Madara occupies the body of Obito. While people in Naruto's world have no problem with interesting style choices, it usually has to do with their abilities and the only reason that Madara would cover up half his face is if he didn't need he left eye and we know what happened to Obito's left eye.
As we see on the first page (and the fact he hasn't sunk into the ground yet), he seems to be able to control his physical nature with a time/space ninjutsu. I consider this a skill of the Mangekyo Sharigan. We know that with the Sharigan, both Itachi and Sasuke can do time/space ninjutsu. For Sasuke, this is his entering Naruto's consciousness. For Itachi it is his Tsukuyomi. We also know that the blood of the Uchihas was diluted over the decades, therefor it is reasonable to assume that Itachi and Sasuke cannot do this.
I believe that Uchiha Madara was not killed by the First Hokage, but had his consciousness/soul imprisoned. One reason I believe this is because I consider the fact that Sasuke 'took over' Orochimaru is a hint of what is possible in this world. We also know that ninjas typically are supposed to dispose of their comrades bodies, especially when they have bloodline limits, and yet we did not see that happen with Obito. So it is possible that his body was recovered by some organization, and came into contact with Uchiha Madara. There is one problem with this, and that is the fact that Obito's body is full size.
One thing to note, why hasn't Hinata used user Byakugan on Tobi, especially after seeing Naruto go straight through him.
2. Jiraiya
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/ShadowTitan/Naruto/08.png
Not much to say about Jiraiya's end. A bit cliche, but done very well. Hopefully we will see him live on in Naruto. A bit sad to think that there will be no recovery of his body though. About the message he left to Pa Frog, I can only guess it has to do with his first book.
3. Tsunade
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/ShadowTitan/Naruto/10.png
Was Tsunade in love with Jiraiya? That whole conversation they had in chapter 367 makes me think that is a possibility. I guess we will see after she gets the news of his death. It will definitely be interesting to see whether or not she attempts to revenge his death of her comrade, especially after giving that talk to Shikamaru.
4. Naruto
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/ShadowTitan/Naruto/11.png
Whoa, Naruto looked pretty cool here. How many times have we seen Naruto knocked on his ass after attacking the enemy, but now who can blame him considering Tobi's jutsu. He wasn't exactly knocked on his ass either, and seemed to gather the wind around him and looked badass while doing it. Definitely an improvement over past times. It is also good to see an angry Naruto NOT gong into Tail mode.
5. Pain's secret once again
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/ShadowTitan/Naruto/13.png
There are two possibilities to me about Pain's secret. One is very simple and the other one is very complex. The simple one being that Pain can take over bodies, and he hides them in his tower. The complex one being unknown at this point. This part pretty much confirms that the code on Pa Frog's back is definitely the secret to Pain. Also interesting to note that Zetsu knows that Pain has multiple bodies, and seems to know that Madara exists too.
6. Sasuke and Itachi
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/ShadowTitan/Naruto/15.png
It seems pretty obvious to me that Itachi is still the strongest of the two because he does have the Mangekyo Sharigan, but I don't think that matters because I am guessing the upcoming fight is only serious on Sasuke's part. It is obvious Itachi has a hidden purpose that starts with Uchiha's Madara's goal and leaving his little brother alive. So the fight we have all been waiting for, I think will never come. At least not until Itachi's motives are known.
Rating: 4/5
Even though this chapter was a bit of a disappointment after the last one because the characters didn't get to know that Jiraiya was having trouble fighting Pain, this chapter still gave off a good 'calm before the storm' feeling. Plus there were a few pages I really liked (Naruto looking cool, the whole Konoha group talking to Tobi before the fight and all Sai could come up with was 'Bonds' (lol), and that last part with Sasuke and Itach attacking each other).
Prediction:
This time it's pretty obvious. Fighting all around :). Hinata will use her Byakugan, and hopefully we will have a better idea on how Tobi's jutsu works. I also have a feeling Kakashi will pull out his own time/space ninjutsu. I think the Sasuke/Itachi fight will be pretty good, if meaningless. And finally Tsunade will get news from the frogs that Jiraiya is dead.
1. Uchiha Madara?
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/ShadowTitan/Naruto/01.png
I believe (as many do) that Madara occupies the body of Obito. While people in Naruto's world have no problem with interesting style choices, it usually has to do with their abilities and the only reason that Madara would cover up half his face is if he didn't need he left eye and we know what happened to Obito's left eye.
As we see on the first page (and the fact he hasn't sunk into the ground yet), he seems to be able to control his physical nature with a time/space ninjutsu. I consider this a skill of the Mangekyo Sharigan. We know that with the Sharigan, both Itachi and Sasuke can do time/space ninjutsu. For Sasuke, this is his entering Naruto's consciousness. For Itachi it is his Tsukuyomi. We also know that the blood of the Uchihas was diluted over the decades, therefor it is reasonable to assume that Itachi and Sasuke cannot do this.
I believe that Uchiha Madara was not killed by the First Hokage, but had his consciousness/soul imprisoned. One reason I believe this is because I consider the fact that Sasuke 'took over' Orochimaru is a hint of what is possible in this world. We also know that ninjas typically are supposed to dispose of their comrades bodies, especially when they have bloodline limits, and yet we did not see that happen with Obito. So it is possible that his body was recovered by some organization, and came into contact with Uchiha Madara. There is one problem with this, and that is the fact that Obito's body is full size.
One thing to note, why hasn't Hinata used user Byakugan on Tobi, especially after seeing Naruto go straight through him.
2. Jiraiya
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/ShadowTitan/Naruto/08.png
Not much to say about Jiraiya's end. A bit cliche, but done very well. Hopefully we will see him live on in Naruto. A bit sad to think that there will be no recovery of his body though. About the message he left to Pa Frog, I can only guess it has to do with his first book.
3. Tsunade
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/ShadowTitan/Naruto/10.png
Was Tsunade in love with Jiraiya? That whole conversation they had in chapter 367 makes me think that is a possibility. I guess we will see after she gets the news of his death. It will definitely be interesting to see whether or not she attempts to revenge his death of her comrade, especially after giving that talk to Shikamaru.
4. Naruto
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/ShadowTitan/Naruto/11.png
Whoa, Naruto looked pretty cool here. How many times have we seen Naruto knocked on his ass after attacking the enemy, but now who can blame him considering Tobi's jutsu. He wasn't exactly knocked on his ass either, and seemed to gather the wind around him and looked badass while doing it. Definitely an improvement over past times. It is also good to see an angry Naruto NOT gong into Tail mode.
5. Pain's secret once again
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/ShadowTitan/Naruto/13.png
There are two possibilities to me about Pain's secret. One is very simple and the other one is very complex. The simple one being that Pain can take over bodies, and he hides them in his tower. The complex one being unknown at this point. This part pretty much confirms that the code on Pa Frog's back is definitely the secret to Pain. Also interesting to note that Zetsu knows that Pain has multiple bodies, and seems to know that Madara exists too.
6. Sasuke and Itachi
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/ShadowTitan/Naruto/15.png
It seems pretty obvious to me that Itachi is still the strongest of the two because he does have the Mangekyo Sharigan, but I don't think that matters because I am guessing the upcoming fight is only serious on Sasuke's part. It is obvious Itachi has a hidden purpose that starts with Uchiha's Madara's goal and leaving his little brother alive. So the fight we have all been waiting for, I think will never come. At least not until Itachi's motives are known.
Rating: 4/5
Even though this chapter was a bit of a disappointment after the last one because the characters didn't get to know that Jiraiya was having trouble fighting Pain, this chapter still gave off a good 'calm before the storm' feeling. Plus there were a few pages I really liked (Naruto looking cool, the whole Konoha group talking to Tobi before the fight and all Sai could come up with was 'Bonds' (lol), and that last part with Sasuke and Itach attacking each other).
Prediction:
This time it's pretty obvious. Fighting all around :). Hinata will use her Byakugan, and hopefully we will have a better idea on how Tobi's jutsu works. I also have a feeling Kakashi will pull out his own time/space ninjutsu. I think the Sasuke/Itachi fight will be pretty good, if meaningless. And finally Tsunade will get news from the frogs that Jiraiya is dead.