* Reanimation Jutsu has been countered by Itachi and Kabuto no longer presents a real danger, but what of it? There is still Tobi and he isn’t showing a weakness or any intention to quit the war. The fighting continues. “Reanimation Jutsu: Release” is the title of next Naruto episode. Watch Naruto Shippuden 340 with us right here on Tailedfox and see us in Naruto forum for discussions.
The former Tsuchikage would like nothing better than to show his best Particle Jutsu against his opponents, but what’s this… he gets cornered and started losing consciousness. Second or so later, his soul leaves the reanimated body and Lord Mu leaves this world, while his dead body slums down on the ground. In his last moments he asks his opponents to convey a message to Ohnoki, “Tell him he must secure the future of the Allied Shinobi Forces”.Maki is getting ready to face her own mentor Pakura, but her reanimated body starts glowing like all other undead Shinobi and soon after her soul leaves upwards with words addressed to Maki, “Looks like I am free of the cursed spell. Maki, do not die in vein!”
Kankuro is tired of listening to the whining Deidara who was sealed into a puppet box. “Shut your trap you dud” Kankuro spits when bright light starts piercing through the walls of Deidara’s entrapment. Deidara wasn’t too happy to leave this world, but like other reanimated shin obi, he too got summoned to the next world… whatever that may be.
Killer Bee reports to Naruto that all the Jinchuriki, his Eight Tails was holding on to, are now showing signs of weakening. Bright white glow is surrounding their motionless bodies and all signs point to Itachi’s success in bringing Kabuto down. Headquarters are reporting to all units that Reanimation has been undone and released.Reanimated Dan can use Transportation Jutsu to move his soul to Tsunade’s side. As her former lover, he wants to say goodbye. They both dreamed of reforming the village and becoming the Hokage.
Madara started releasing the reanimation debris, just like the other undead Shinobi, but unlike them, Madara was ready to attack one last time. Heading straight for Tsunade, Madara spat out five Fireballs of Dragon Flame Caterwaul. She had deflected the attack, but her 100 hearings Jutsu worn off and Madara was still coming at her. Releasing last Susano’o energy, Madara aimed at weakening body of Lady Tsunade. In the nick of time, just as Madara was about to pierce the Hokage’s body, Dan’s soul interfered and saved her.
Dan made it in time to save the love of his life and make his farewells. “It seems I was able to protect you in the end. I am glad a little bit of good came from from my reanimation”, said Dan as his soul left Tsunade.
Madara, though impressed with Tsunade’s comeback, wasn’t yet ready to part. In his words, “Reanimation is just a jutsu that summons the dead. I knew what the signs were and I rescinded the reanimation contract. Your biggest problem”, Madara explains “is that, what I ended up with, is an immortal body with infinite chakra, that can move without control”. With that Madara signed Reanimation Release.“Your ridiculously juvenile juts cannot hold me” continued Madara, “I am embarrassed to have to use the Perfect Susano’o again, but my interest is fading. Perhaps I should go retrieve the Nine Tails instead.” Ohnoki made a promise to Naruto to stop Madara at all costs and remembering that he opposed Madara yet again.
On another front, Naruto, Guy and Kakashi take down the Gedo statue. Tobi doesn’t show much disappointment and Naruto dares him to take off his mask so to see his composure. Without reacting to Naruto’s provocations, Tobi releases a strange box with word “it seems I have no choice but to use it.” Numerous eyes popped open on top of Gedo statue, which swallowed the giant gourd and a bottle. “It’s been a long time”, Tobi states as readies to attack.
Orochimaru should not be underestimated. Sasuke has been known to have killed Orochimaru in past, but what if he isn’t dead? The title of next Naruto episode is “Orochimaru’s Return”. Watch Naruto Shippuden 341 with us on TailedFox on Thursday December 5th to get to the bottom of Orochimaru’s story.