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I might have also explained to much of the plot. If it's good enough for the review, it can be used for the plot section. that's if jdw doesn't have a chance to turn in his part.
In this chapter the focus is once again entirely on the fight between the Uchiha brothers and Kabuto. This chapter was mostly about the bond and teamwork of Sasuke and Itachi. However, the interesting parts of the chapter came from Itachi and Kabuto.
Kabuto's jutsu served to add a little substance to his claim last week. I also find it interesting due to the fact that the technique seemed like a Ninjutsu with Genjutsu elements. The technique itself was tangible, but the effect was akin to that of a genjutsu, in that it'ns main purpose was to screw with the Uchiha's senses completely. Despite what I originally believed, this technique still classifies fully a ninjutsu because all the effects were tangible as well. The dialogue of the chapter made it seem like the only reason the technique did not accomplish anything was because Kabuto second guessed himself. Unsurprisingly, his plan of action was predicted by Itachi and the aforementioned Uchiha acted accordingly. After his plan proves unsuccessful, Kabuto shows that arrogance is not the only thing that he inherited from his old master. He proceeds to try and sew distrust between the brothers. This however, also proves unsuccessful, as it only serves to strengthen the Uchiha's bond, leading to an in battle flashback that further explores Itachi and Sasuke's relationship before the murder of the Uchiha Clan. The flashback shows a coordinated attack by the Uchiha brothers, mostly Itachi, to subdue a boar. Kabuto substitutes for the boar in the present, and unlike in the flashback, Sasuke lands his target this time. The whole ordeal winds up with Kabuto faking vulnerability, while Itachi moves in to strike. Kabuto thinks hes pulled a fast one on Itachi, but what he thinks is Itachi, turns out to be a mere crow clone. Itachi uses his Crows as a distraction to take his brother's sword back and land a minor blow on Kabuto with it. Due to the fact that they have to stop Edo Tensei first before they can kill Kabuto, it is unclear whether this attack by Itachi was intentional or not. Itachi returns to Sasuke side, joking about how Sasuke would be able to handle the boar now. Sasuke replies by saying their main focus is the snake in front of them.
In this chapter Itachi showed great leadership and analytical skills. Which itself is not surprising considering that he was an ANBU captain at the age of 13. His humorous side makes a minor return as well, which is always refreshing. Kabuto shows great intelligence with the nature of his technique, and his attempt to try and plant a seed of distrust between the brothers. With each passing chapter he shows that he is not only similar to Orochimaru in techniques, but in his overall attitude and thought process as well. Once again, I cannot say much for Sasuke. The only thing that seems to be happening with him is the fact that he seems to be mellowing out.
Impressions
I didn't really enjoy the chapter this week. The parts from Itachi and Kabuto were interesting. However, the flashback, in my opinion, was crap. Well, that and the use of susanoo. I already explained my grievances with susanoo last week, so I won't get into that again. I will say that susanoo wasn't the only thing that was used this week so that was good. The flashback though, seemed extremely forced. Are we honestly supposed to believe that after 8 plus years of holding unrestrained hatred for his brother, Sasuke's coordination and bond with Itachi is supposed to make sense through that flashback? I understand after learning the truth, Sasuke's attitude towards Itachi has done a complete 360. However, what exactly was the flashback supposed to establish? That Sasuke and Itachi's team work makes sense because of something that happened eight or so years ago? I'm sorry, I don't buy that. After all the crap that Sasuke has been through since then, it just doesn't hold together. My final issue with this chapter is the fact that Sasuke still hasn't done anything. This will most likely change in the upcoming chapters but it is still annoying. I know that Itachi is a great character, but why does he have to be the center of attention. He's dead, isn't the whole purpose of this war to have the living get spotlight?
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...was until a certain point, but it still returns from time to time...like in this week's chapter
...see you soon, and hopefully we will make a comeback with a very cool review of 3 chapters next time....giving an overall view of this fight would be cool!
