The Official Naruto Thread 3

[Xssj2GohanX]

And we start anew....or rather not anew....but as a continuum...or rather....forget it.

that seems somewhat contadictory to naruto's character. in fact, all of naruto's jutsu tend to be close range jutsu (kage bunshin, rasengan...besides kuchiyose does he have any others? lol) naruto's style, especially with the kyuubi make him a hand to hand comabatant, not a mid/long range fighter like shino/anko/shikamaru. they tend to have jutsu which keep them at a distance, unlike naruto who is in your face.


Even if it is different from his style, there is however a difference in the way in which he approaches close-in fighting. Before the time skip, it was brash and headstrong. He didnt think at all before he did it and it made him come off as stupid and amateur. If he is to become an elite ninja down the road, that element has to change.

[flame_champion]

oh, I agree...

I just seem to recall someone suggestion naruto wasn't a close range fighter anymore. which is not the case. He's simply more skilled at it.

offical thread #3? w00t!

[`Phenom]

Well, when he uses Kyubbi's power, he becomes more of a long range fighter.

Has anyone seen the new raw? Interesting....I just hope this fight doesn't last as long as the Sasori battle.

[Yami no Riku]

I'm getting it in my e-mail in a few hours... Sadly untranslated though, my friend's cousin is being lazy. :p

[darkinvader]

I just read the lastest chapter and thought it was stupid. Now it may just be me, but has Naruto gotten boring? They accomplish barely anything and half of the panels are boring fight scenes. I don't know. It could be my poor, old mind warping on me.

[Xssj2GohanX]

I liked the latest chapter...although not as much as the last few. It was cool seeing Orochimaru actually combat Naruto because we havent really seen what Orochimaru is capable of in a full fledged battle. It was cool, and I wonder what Naruto can do with that black chakra.

[flame_champion]

yet again, agreed. this is the first time we really see orochimaru fight, with the exception of the chuunin exams. I just hope it isn't going to go all dragonball Z on us and start shooting ki blasts (which it looks like it's going to)...

oh well. only time will tell.

[`Phenom]

I think its probably just Four Tail Style Rasengan. :(

[jinzomanz]

I think its probably just Four Tail Style Rasengan. :(
nah, I don’t think it’s rasengan. IMO, I think it’s a lot of Concentrated Chakra, which he’ll hurl at Orochimaru. And if that happens, two of the following things will happen:

A.) Orochimaru will get hit by it.(most likely not going to happen…)
B.) Orochimaru Dodges, smirks and then turns around and notices that the Chakra orb left a huge wake in it’s path.

I believe it’ll be B because he said himself “This might be a problem” So I believe he understands the damage this Chakra orb can create.

But anyways, no I don’t think it’s rasengan, if it is, I’ll be pissed. (rasengan, oodama rasengan, and now 4TKyuubi Rasengan!? Hell no.)

Now, I’m intrigued on how Orochimaru will beat this naruto, It has to be possible because Jiraiya did it.


…oh and no Sai dialogue this chapter, thank god.

[`Phenom]

nah, I don’t think it’s rasengan. IMO, I think it’s a lot of Concentrated Chakra, which he’ll hurl at Orochimaru. And if that happens, two of the following things will happen:

A.) Orochimaru will get hit by it.(most likely not going to happen…)
B.) Orochimaru Dodges, smirks and then turns around and notices that the Chakra orb left a huge wake in it’s path.

I believe it’ll be B because he said himself “This might be a problem” So I believe he understands the damage this Chakra orb can create.

But anyways, no I don’t think it’s rasengan, if it is, I’ll be pissed. (rasengan, oodama rasengan, and now 4TKyuubi Rasengan!? Hell no.)

Now, I’m intrigued on how Orochimaru will beat this naruto, It has to be possible because Jiraiya did it.


…oh and no Sai dialogue this chapter, thank god.

I don't think Jiraiya beat Naruto. I think he just used the seal to subdue him. But yeah, 4TNaruto ain't unbeatable, obviously.

[ZanarkandAce]

oh, I agree...

I just seem to recall someone suggestion naruto wasn't a close range fighter anymore. which is not the case. He's simply more skilled at it.

offical thread #3? w00t!
That was me, but I didn't state that he was no longer a close range fighter anymore. He starts with a little distance fighting, but he does move in for close range fighting.

I think that the concentration of Chakra does look too much like DB, but hey... We just have to see were it goes...

And I'm super impressed with the fighting skills of the 4 tails Naruto! What kind of moves was he doing, anyways? Cause it was pretty cool to see him get decked in the face, only to rise up out of his own side and take a swing at Orochimaru... Pretty interesting.... Makes me wonder how the actual Kyuubi fought when they were fighting him before the 4th contained him in Naruto...

[orange peel]

Makes me wonder how the actual Kyuubi fought when they were fighting him before the 4th contained him in Naruto...

Yeah, i hope they show that as a movie extra special one day.

i really wanna see how 4th beat the 9 tail demon fox.

all we know is he sealed him. And imagine, the FULL power of the fox, not contained in a human body-pwoer to crush mountains and(was it move?) the sea

[`Phenom]

And I'm super impressed with the fighting skills of the 4 tails Naruto! What kind of moves was he doing, anyways? Cause it was pretty cool to see him get decked in the face, only to rise up out of his own side and take a swing at Orochimaru... Pretty interesting.... Makes me wonder how the actual Kyuubi fought when they were fighting him before the 4th contained him in Naruto...

Remember that Naruto is surrounded by Kyuubi's chakra. The chakra can move on its own accord. So all he's doing is manipulating the chakra for long distance attacks. This is also what happened when he sliced Orochi. Orochi punched Naruto, but the chakra counterattacked. If you remember, this is the same thing that happened in his fight with Sasuke.

[ZanarkandAce]

Sure, there probably isn't conscious chakra manipulation, but come on! That's some great fighting! Even if it is all reactionary. I know it was a horribly crappy movie, but remember the things that Spawn could do when his armor was acting merely on reactions... When then, he eventually learned to control it.

Imagine if Naruto learned to control it. Man, that would be great!

[`Phenom]

Sure, there probably isn't conscious chakra manipulation, but come on! That's some great fighting! Even if it is all reactionary. I know it was a horribly crappy movie, but remember the things that Spawn could do when his armor was acting merely on reactions... When then, he eventually learned to control it.

Imagine if Naruto learned to control it. Man, that would be great!

Actually I think he is controlling it. Or rather,its a mix of concious control and involuntary reaction.

[odiumragnarok]

It's not really involuntary, the Kyubi is controlling the chakra.

[ZanarkandAce]

It's not really involuntary, the Kyubi is controlling the chakra.
Yea, that's what we are saying. Naruto isn't controling it, so it's not a consious decision as to what he's doing...

[orange peel]

Anyone know any good online manga for Naruto?

And Sasuke V. Naruto...

[`Phenom]

Just Google search 'Naruto manga'. You should find what you're looking for. :)

[II Shinobi II]

I am not a Naruto master. Meaning I don’t read the Manga. Or watch the Japanese versions of it. I only watch it here in America every Saturday/Sunday etc. But I had a question for you die hard fans. What are the names of the Sound Village combatants?

I thought they looked cool and figured it would be a sweet signature or Avatar. And sound is obviously the coolest element :D .

[Yami no Riku]

I am not a Naruto master. Meaning I don’t read the Manga. Or watch the Japanese versions of it. I only watch it here in America every Saturday/Sunday etc. But I had a question for you die hard fans. What are the names of the Sound Village combatants?

I thought they looked cool and figured it would be a sweet signature or Avatar. And sound is obviously the coolest element :D .
Depends what you mean. If you mean the ones participating in the Chuunin Exam, then their names are:

Abumi Zaku (http://www.naruto-kun.com/templates/images/characters/abumizaku.jpg)

Dosu Kinuta (http://www.naruto-kun.com/templates/images/characters/dosukinuta.jpg)

Kin Tsuchi (http://www.naruto-kun.com/templates/images/characters/kintsuchi.jpg)

EDIT: Finally read all of 293. Key phrases that should have been edited in:

"HAAAAAAAAA!!!"

"FUSION HAAAA!!!"

"My what a BAMF..."

"Licky licky..."

[ZanarkandAce]

That's the one, but I think that in the american versions, they go by:

Kin, Doku, and Zaku. It's weird because in they seem to go by 2 first names, and a last name... (Or 2 Last names, and a first name.... :confused:

I still love the way Dosu meets his end... But no spoilers here... All I can say is that it was great!

[Yami no Riku]

That's the one, but I think that in the american versions, they go by:

Kin, Doku, and Zaku. It's weird because in they seem to go by 2 first names, and a last name... (Or 2 Last names, and a first name.... :confused:

I still love the way Dosu meets his end... But no spoilers here... All I can say is that it was great!
Yeah, I noticed that. But in the English manga, I could have sworn they called Abumi by his first and last names multiple times.

About Dosu... I actually liked the Sound Genin... They were all just kids betrayed and discarded by the Otokage... Dosu didn't really deserve to die, he was trying to make the best out of a bad situation, and Abumi didn't deserve the amount of punishment Shino dished out.

[ZanarkandAce]

Yeah, I noticed that. But in the English manga, I could have sworn they called Abumi by his first and last names multiple times.

About Dosu... I actually liked the Sound Genin... They were all just kids betrayed and discarded by the Otokage... Dosu didn't really deserve to die, he was trying to make the best out of a bad situation, and Abumi didn't deserve the amound of punishment Shino dished out.
Yea, but then again, he tried to get the jump on his opponent, and only paid the price for it... But you're right. Otokage did use and abuse them. Well, scapegoat them, at least.

[II Shinobi II]

Thanks for the help!

I read what you all have said after my post and I feel a little confused :confused:. But thanks for not ruinning it for me!

[orange peel]

I too am not a die hard fan because i go by the shonen jump manga only.

So, to catch up, i need episode guides. i need a great website plz.

[Oneofakind0490]

Who is the Otokage? Is that supposed to be Orochimaru as the sound kage? I always thought they never had a kage.

[Yami no Riku]

Who is the Otokage? Is that supposed to be Orochimaru as the sound kage? I always thought they never had a kage.
SPOILER

Yes, Orochimaru is the founder of the Sound Village. He's also the self-appointed Otokage. In the anime they actually expand upon this, showing 'good' Sound-nin, but I only read the manga, so someone else will have to fill you in on the details.

[Oneofakind0490]

SPOILER

Yes, Orochimaru is the founder of the Sound Village. He's also the self-appointed Otokage. In the anime they actually expand upon this, showing 'good' Sound-nin, but I only read the manga, so someone else will have to fill you in on the details.
Thank you. I didnt watch the sound filler arc. I usually only read the manga.

[Umbra]

Thank you. I didnt watch the sound filler arc. I usually only read the manga.


Be glad you didnt, you chose the better option, trust me on this

[odiumragnarok]

Could somebody post what Sakura said EXACTLY when she was telling the bridge builder about the shinobi rules? You know, something like feelings cloud judgement or something. :cool:

[ZanarkandAce]

So, if I remember correctly:

SPOILER:
Orochimaru said: "Oh, Dear. This is trouble indeed. The question is, is he really worried, or was it sarcasm? I'm interested to know...

[Yami no Riku]

To me it just seemed like he was ticked off that Naruto is messing up the land around his base. :p

I mean, Oro is easily as powerful as Jiraiya, and Jiraiya handled the situation even when he was surprised by it, so since Oro already has his head straight and is in a battle situation, I don't think he would have a problem stopping Naruto. So yeah, he was probably just saying his humorous thoughts out loud.

[`Phenom]

I think that he acknowledges the power of the attack, but he obviously can handle it.

[Roku]

I think this fight will last a bit longer. And I hope it does. I want to see Oro and naruto fight it out till the finish.

What if Sasuke appeared to possibly save Oro? Or even to save Naruto for some reason?

[ZanarkandAce]

I think this fight will last a bit longer. And I hope it does. I want to see Oro and naruto fight it out till the finish.

What if Sasuke appeared to possibly save Oro? Or even to save Naruto for some reason?
Twould be interesting to see Sasuke interfere, but I think that if he does, he'll probably save Orochimaru from a Naruto attack. And Naruto'll come off his rage, and start healing from the 4 tails transformation... But look hella f'd in the process...

[ReFoRmEd]

Or he could save Naruto, step between him and Orochimaru and say something like, "You cannot kill this guy. He is my rival and only i can kill him." Or soemthing of that sort.

[Charninja]

Or he could save Naruto, step between him and Orochimaru and say something like, "You cannot kill this guy. He is my rival and only i can kill him." Or soemthing of that sort.

You know, while the chances of it actually happening are pretty slim, the possibility that Sasuke out and out pwnz Orochimaru for messing with Naruto and takes over as the head bad guy does have some slight merit. Orochimaru can't have TOO much left to teach him, and let's face it, Sasuke was never much for team work... at least, not in the manga anyway.

[`Phenom]

You know, while the chances of it actually happening are pretty slim, the possibility that Sasuke out and out pwnz Orochimaru for messing with Naruto and takes over as the head bad guy does have some slight merit. Orochimaru can't have TOO much left to teach him, and let's face it, Sasuke was never much for team work... at least, not in the manga anyway.

That's true. I do think that he may kill Orochi, but for messing with Naruto.

[jinzomanz]

I just read 295. We finally found out what that big chakra ball is for and well, I don't want to spoil anything else.


Here's a hint: attention manga readers, a long sword. That is all.

[`Phenom]

I notice that the Raws for Bleach and Naruto have been coming out faster recently.

[ZanarkandAce]

Man, that was intense... I need to learn Japanese quick... Wanna know what is going on before the translation comes out... But the pics give enough away...

Intense stuff... Didn't expect that kind of move from Naruto. Kyuubi or otherwise... And Orochimaru, Was wondering when that was going to happen...

Spoiler:

What was up with those gates? And he looked like he got pwned so bad... LOL!!! XD

[Xssj2GohanX]

Intense is the perfect word to describe this chapter. I love how this form of Naruto cannot even speak. It makes it very eerie and makes it seem that he really has lost himself in his anger. Sai is really getting annoying.

[Roku]

Edit: 295 was pretty cool. Naruto's attack pwned Oro's little fortress thing. And I had to strain to see that Oro launched a sword at him and not the snakes tounge (for some odd reason.)

I like how Kishimoto is making Sai so overly arrogant and such so that he induces emotions in the reader similar to how Naruto and Sakura despise him.

[`Phenom]

Those are the same gates that Sakon/Ukon used in their fight with Kiba.

[Yami no Riku]

Hee hee, me = giddy.

Fun stuff all around, I can't wait to see how this turns out.

It was crazy, I thought Orochimaru was sweat-dropping or something till I looked closer... And that sword appears to be the same he killed Sandaime with.

[`Phenom]

Hee hee, me = giddy.

Fun stuff all around, I can't wait to see how this turns out.

It was crazy, I thought Orochimaru was sweat-dropping or something till I looked closer... And that sword appears to be the same he killed Sandaime with.

It is. What's its name again? Sandaime seemed worried when he saw it, so it must be a special weapon.

[Charninja]

It is. What's its name again? Sandaime seemed worried when he saw it, so it must be a special weapon.

Kusa-Nagi AKA The Grass Cutter

http://www6.pref.shimane.jp/kodai/en/shinwa/a_susano/sa_3.html

That also has a bit about Susano-o and the Orochi of Japanese legend.

[orange peel]

Kusa-Nagi AKA The Grass Cutter

http://www6.pref.shimane.jp/kodai/en/shinwa/a_susano/sa_3.html

That also has a bit about Susano-o and the Orochi of Japanese legend.

Great story-but quite confusing.

[`Phenom]

Isn't one of the Bijuu supposedly a Eight-Tail Snake.

[Manjyome Thunder]

Isn't one of the Bijuu supposedly a Eight-Tail Snake.

So would it realy be snake if it had 8 tails?

[flame_champion]

would it really be a fox if it had 9 tails?

this is of course all theoretical, but there is a 8-tailed snake legend.

[`Phenom]

So would it realy be snake if it had 8 tails?

Ummm...and foxes have nine tails, right? Its a bloody fantasy!

[Near]

Did anyone see the latest manga chapter where naruto becomes
that dark thingy..? O.o freaky.. Tell me if this is considered a spoiler =X

[flame_champion]

the naruto thread is pretty lax about spoilers since we all actively discuss the manga...

[ZanarkandAce]

Hey, Foxes have 9 tails!!! In Pokemon...

Go! Nine-Tails!!!

((Ok, so it's not a fox, but it looks close... But Vulpix looked like a fox...))

[Umbra]

would it really be a fox if it had 9 tails?

this is of course all theoretical, but there is a 8-tailed snake legend.


The kyuubi is based of the Kitsune spirts of Japanese lore, at their most powerful they have 9 tails

Additionally, yes the 8 tailed demon is based off the Yama no Orochi story also of japanese lore, many of its aspects can be seen in naruto...particularly tying around the Uchiha's and Orochimaru...

There is a full list of the tailed demons according to legend, but off hand i dont have it on me

[Charninja]

Here it is, Umbra: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biju

I know wikipedia may not be the best source... just that it's the only source I could find.

It should be noted that since only two Biju have actually been seen in cannon, the other seven are completely up for grabs as to what they are. These are simply educated guesses, and until we actually meet these things, there's no real way of knowing with any degree of certainty.

[orange peel]

So, am i to believe that there are about 9 great creatures with each a different amount of tails?

And i thought Naruto and his "gift" was unique.:mad:

What if sometime in the manga, a person shows up called Karuto and has the 6-tailed dragon fused in him? :o

[Charninja]

So, am i to believe that there are about 9 great creatures with each a different amount of tails?

And i thought Naruto and his "gift" was unique.:mad:

What if sometime in the manga, a person shows up called Karuto and has the 6-tailed dragon fused in him? :o

Well, it's unknown how many people actually do have biju. For all we know, only four or five people actually have them, so there is no guarantee that there are nine people with nine biju. And if it means anything, it is quite likely that the Kyubi is the most powerful of all the bijus, which means that if Naruto can ever truly harness every ounce of it's power... he'd probably be able to kick vast amounts of ass with nothing more than a stern gaze.

Also, if you read the wikipedia article, it's guessed that the 6-tailed animal would probably be a monkey or weasel, and be a thunder elemental. And where did the name Karuto come from?

[jinzomanz]

hmm...so so far there is one Jinchuuriki that we know for a FACT exists.(Naruto). Since:
Gaara is now Bijuu-less
Orochimaru being a Jinchuuriki is pure speculation
Kisame being a Jinchuuriki is pure speculation(though, I have a good feeling he is one.)

and didn't that Akatsuki say they extracted 2 Bijuu before they recahed Gaara? If so, I would I have two theories that:

A.) Kisame Got the 3 tail and Orochimaru got the eight tail and then left

or

B.) Kisame got the 3 tail and an Akatsuki member we haven't met yet has another tail.

But nonetheless I have a gut feeling that Kisame is a Jinchuuriki. I mean, C'mon if you read the thing someone posted from wiki it said that Isonade(AKA the three tail) had a companion name Samehada...now, what's the name of Kisame's sword that only listens to him? And didn't the Akatsuki leader say he had a huge amount of Chakra even for an akatsuki member? And who can forget PTJ neji saying that Kisame's Chakra reminds him of Naruto's?



...yeah, this rant is over now...

[`Phenom]

But nonetheless I have a gut feeling that Kisame is a Jinchuuriki. I mean, C'mon if you read the thing someone posted from wiki it said that Isonade(AKA the three tail) had a companion name Samehada...now, what's the name of Kisame's sword that only listens to him? And didn't the Akatsuki leader say he had a huge amount of Chakra even for an akatsuki member? And who can forget PTJ neji saying that Kisame's Chakra reminds him of Naruto's?



...yeah, this rant is over now...

Not to mention that it was only a 'puppet' using a small percentage of Kisame's power...so in reality his chakra must be enormous.

[orange peel]

Well, it's unknown how many people actually do have biju. For all we know, only four or five people actually have them, so there is no guarantee that there are nine people with nine biju. And if it means anything, it is quite likely that the Kyubi is the most powerful of all the bijus, which means that if Naruto can ever truly harness every ounce of it's power... he'd probably be able to kick vast amounts of ass with nothing more than a stern gaze.

Also, if you read the wikipedia article, it's guessed that the 6-tailed animal would probably be a monkey or weasel, and be a thunder elemental. And where did the name Karuto come from?

I got Karuto from Naruto with a K.

I meant that Karuto would be an exact copy of Naruto but with a diferent biju. Just an example that meant that i thought Naruto wasnt as unique as i thought.

[Xssj2GohanX]

I was thinking about the latest filler episode when the medical ninja said something about Sasuke being great. When I think about Sasuke being a genius ninja, I could totally see Orochimaru showing him a jutsu...and having Sasuke use sharingan to learn it quickly every single time would allow Sasuke to learn soooooooooo many incredible techniques in a short amount of time. A lot of high level jutsu can combat a being with tremendous chakra.

[Charninja]

I was thinking about the latest filler episode when the medical ninja said something about Sasuke being great. When I think about Sasuke being a genius ninja, I could totally see Orochimaru showing him a jutsu...and having Sasuke use sharingan to learn it quickly every single time would allow Sasuke to learn soooooooooo many incredible techniques in a short amount of time. A lot of high level jutsu can combat a being with tremendous chakra.

Yes, of course, but the problem is that all those high level jutsus burn tremendous amounts of chakra as well. Being a Kekkei Genkai, I don't think the Sharingan uses much, if any, but I'm pretty sure the jutsus he uses that it helped him memorize sure as heck do. Now, to be sure, Sasuke did have plenty of chakra to go around, and thanks to his training, he probably does have even more now. Thing is, thanks to the Kyubi, it's pretty much a given that Naruto has several times more than that. It becomes a battle not so much about who has more chakra, but who can use it most efficiently and keep going the longest.

As far as efficiency is concerned, again, Sasuke probably has this hands down against Naruto. Problem is, even while Naruto is burning through his chakra by spending, for the sake of argument, twice what Sasuke does for similar level jutsus, than all Naruto needs to win is to have three-four times the amount of chakra Sasuke has in order to win, which he most likely does have at the very least.

Of course, all bets are off as soon as they release whatever curse seals are on them and reach their strongest possible level. We just don't know enough about these two to really compare them much, not anymore.

[`Phenom]

I've been hearing rumors on other forums that Sasuke may be appearing in this next chapter. With black lipstick. :eek:


And I am serious.
Apparently its on the Japanese forums, but we won't know for sure until we see it for ourselves....

[Yami no Riku]

I've been hearing rumors on other forums that Sasuke may be appearing in this next chapter. With black lipstick. :eek:


And I am serious.
Apparently its on the Japanese forums, but we won't know for sure until we see it for ourselves....
I read something to that effect, too... apparently he's gone Goth on us...

Still, I'm not trusting anything till I get my raws...

[ZanarkandAce]

Oh, man... I hope that Sasuke isn't all goth emo boy... That would suck monkeys... But I am anxious... Any ideas when the next ray will hit us? I wanna see the extent of the fight between the 4-tails Naruto and Orochimaru. I know that huge sword didn't harm the 4-tails that much, did it?

[pineapple4brains]

Okay so i suck and am only readin naruto from shonen jump(us)

Now i have no freaking idea about what so many people are saying.

Where are you peoples getting your naruto :0

Yami no game better hook me up or something :D

Manga or anime?or both 0-0

[Oneofakind0490]

OMG this chapter was soo good. Sakura defending Naruto<3
Kabuto healing Sakura because they are trying to defeat Akatsuki just like Oro and him <3
Sai talking to Oro:mad:

[Charninja]

Oh, man... I hope that Sasuke isn't all goth emo boy... That would suck monkeys...

You... mean he hasn't been a goth emo punk since he was first introduced? What do you call all that "I... have someon I must kill" stuff?

I guarantee you he slashed his wrists with shurikens as a child.

[Xssj2GohanX]

Wow this chapter was really really good. Yamato was impressive, it was nice seeing the old emotional side of Sakura(total toughness just doesnt fit her), and the next chapter will have betrayal in it as well as Naruto's injured body.

[ZanarkandAce]

OMG this chapter was soo good. Sakura defending Naruto<3
Kabuto healing Sakura because they are trying to defeat Akatsuki just like Oro and him <3
Sai talking to Oro:mad:
I didn't see Sai talking to Orochimaru... You might have mis-interpreted... I believe Sai was talking to himself, and Orochimaru was thinking to himself...

[Xssj2GohanX]

No, he jumps down in front of Orochi. Orochimaru then looks up at Sai. Sai then says that he is a messenger and he is not an enemy. He then says that he has something to talk to 'you' about. So he IS speaking to Orochimaru.

[ZanarkandAce]

Hmmm... I must have missed that part in the DL... Weird...

Edit: Woops!!! Missed that last page! lol Silly me!

[`Phenom]

Yeah. It seems to me that ROOT wishes to form a coup, with Orochi's help.
What do you think?

[ZanarkandAce]

I get the feeling that Sai is really after Orochimaru... Roots might have turned over a new leaf (Pardon the horrible pun) and they may be tracking and hunting Orochimaru... But then again, they may be at the point of a coup, like you said.

And Orochimaru might be on the verge of transfering (or attempting to transfer) into Sasuke...Think it'll happen? Me, I think not. This might be the part were Orochimaru is passed up by Sasuke...

[Xssj2GohanX]

I do think that Sai is going to do something BIG to HELP Orochimaru. I am kind of thinking that Sai's master is offering up Sai as a gift for Orochimaru. I mean, Sai has zero personality(which means he doesnt question or argue back). He would be a perfect pawn for Orochimaru. And he even said he was a "messenger." I take many meanings into that. It's just a shot in the dark on my part, but it has to be something big or Sai never would have been introduced as a key character in the Naruto story. I mean, it would be pointless to introduce Sai as a mysterious character, have him have some secret mission...and end up making it the same thing that Naruto is after anyway.

[Charninja]

I do think that Sai is going to do something BIG to HELP Orochimaru. I am kind of thinking that Sai's master is offering up Sai as a gift for Orochimaru. I mean, Sai has zero personality(which means he doesnt question or argue back). He would be a perfect pawn for Orochimaru. And he even said he was a "messenger." I take many meanings into that. It's just a shot in the dark on my part, but it has to be something big or Sai never would have been introduced as a key character in the Naruto story. I mean, it would be pointless to introduce Sai as a mysterious character, have him have some secret mission...and end up making it the same thing that Naruto is after anyway.

Double-double-cross, anyone? It's difficult to say at this point, since really anything is possible, however, I doubt Root would really want to bring such a liability as Orochimaru into any actual power. As I understand it, they're pretty conservative, and while Orochi probably would be all too happy to kill everybody in their way, they also have to realize that he'd just go after them at the drop of a hat as well. The only way they could keep him in line is by instilling into him that they can and will destroy him the moment he decides to go against their intentions, which would be pretty pointless, because if they could do that, they'd already have the ability to do what they need to without him.

Unless, of course, they want him as a scapegoat....

Ninja politics. Fun.

[`Phenom]

I get the feeling that Sai is really after Orochimaru... Roots might have turned over a new leaf (Pardon the horrible pun) and they may be tracking and hunting Orochimaru... But then again, they may be at the point of a coup, like you said.

And Orochimaru might be on the verge of transfering (or attempting to transfer) into Sasuke...Think it'll happen? Me, I think not. This might be the part were Orochimaru is passed up by Sasuke...



Well that's why Team Yamato are after Sasuke, because it is almost time for the body transfer.

[ZanarkandAce]

I know, he's right on the verge. But I also think that Sasuke will end up killing Orochimaru, or vacating and leaving Orochimaru to occupy someone else. ((Maybe Kabuto?)) But I don't think that Orochimaru will be able to transfer into Sasuke.

[`Phenom]

Yeah,I doubt it too.

[A Random Flapdoodle]

I know, he's right on the verge. But I also think that Sasuke will end up killing Orochimaru, or vacating and leaving Orochimaru to occupy someone else. ((Maybe Kabuto?)) But I don't think that Orochimaru will be able to transfer into Sasuke.

So...*gulp* do you guys really think that Orochimaru might...die...soon? Wow...or take Kabuto as his new host?

*shudder* Neither is very appealing to me. Ugh.

I don't read the Japanese manga, but my friend gives me brief summaries every time a new chapter comes out...so I guess I can't really judge, since I don't know enough. But you guys can...so do you really think so?

*sniffle* I don't want Orochimaru to die...

[Charninja]

So...*gulp* do you guys really think that Orochimaru might...die...soon? Wow...or take Kabuto as his new host?

*shudder* Neither is very appealing to me. Ugh.

I don't read the Japanese manga, but my friend gives me brief summaries every time a new chapter comes out...so I guess I can't really judge, since I don't know enough. But you guys can...so do you really think so?

*sniffle* I don't want Orochimaru to die...

Well it's gonna happen eventually. Maybe not in the next few chapters, but eventually he will get his ass handed to him by somebody. Whether he makes it to the final few chapters of the entire series is anybody's guess.

But still man, think of it! Orochimaru is cool and all, but Sasuke TOTALLY makes a better villain in every conceivable way.

[Xssj2GohanX]

I've been watching all the old episodes starting from number 1 with my girlfriend over the past 2 months. We're up to number 75 right now, and I remember scenes that I had forgotten about. Like for example, during the Hokage battle, Orochimaru says that he wants to take Sasuke's body once he grows into Orochimaru's style(or something like that). So I wondered if he actually does not yet intend on going into Sasuke's body, and maybe he wants to wait a few more years. Maybe that is what Sai is for....and offering to Orochimaru.

Also, in the scene where Sandaime recalls the memories of all the past hokages and students and 4man teams...it shows both the 1st and 2nd both in their primes telling a young Sarutobi that he will be hokage tomorrow. I wonder why the first was Hokage for so little time. He must have been Hokage for just a few years before giving the title to the 2nd. And the 2nd must have been Hokage for just a few years because he is still young when Sarutobi becomes Hokage. Am I just forgetting some detail, or how are the 1st and the 2nd related. They seem to be friends and around the same age, but both were Hokage at different times.

[Blayze Ciddy]

I've been watching all the old episodes starting from number 1 with my girlfriend over the past 2 months. We're up to number 75 right now, and I remember scenes that I had forgotten about. Like for example, during the Hokage battle, Orochimaru says that he wants to take Sasuke's body once he grows into Orochimaru's style(or something like that). So I wondered if he actually does not yet intend on going into Sasuke's body, and maybe he wants to wait a few more years. Maybe that is what Sai is for....and offering to Orochimaru.

Also, in the scene where Sandaime recalls the memories of all the past hokages and students and 4man teams...it shows both the 1st and 2nd both in their primes telling a young Sarutobi that he will be hokage tomorrow. I wonder why the first was Hokage for so little time. He must have been Hokage for just a few years before giving the title to the 2nd. And the 2nd must have been Hokage for just a few years because he is still young when Sarutobi becomes Hokage. Am I just forgetting some detail, or how are the 1st and the 2nd related. They seem to be friends and around the same age, but both were Hokage at different times.
The whole hokage thing totally illudes me. right now im on episode 97 but anyways.

I think maybe they pick two hokages at a time...well thats the conclusion my cousin and I came to either that or hokages only have very short terms. It was a very sad episole when Sarutobi died also, the episode where Sasuke faught Itachi was so cool, when he was running along the corridor and sliding his Chidori along the wall while completely distrying it.

I wonder, does anyone think Naruto will ever be like...really good to the point where he doesnt have to get beat down before he wins the fight?

[Xssj2GohanX]

We know that there is only one hokage at a time, but i was just wondering why the first and second were hokage for such short time.

[Blayze Ciddy]

We know that there is only one hokage at a time, but i was just wondering why the first and second were hokage for such short time.
My cousin just told me that they pick two at a time and the first two died at the hands of the Nine-Tailed fox. Thats what he tells me, I left the room to talk to someone and he was watching it as I was gone.

[`Phenom]

Well,the 1st and the 2nd were the founders of Hidden Leaf,sothey probably served at the same time. But when looking at the 3rd and 4th, I think that the 3rd did give the title to the 4th,but when he died, the commitee decided that the 3rd should come out of retirement,because he was suitable for the job.

[Shining Celebi]

Shodai was supposed to've died young, before he got much done, and then Nidaime took over, and he set up most of the institutions in Konoha.

[ZanarkandAce]

Shodai was supposed to've died young, before he got much done, and then Nidaime took over, and he set up most of the institutions in Konoha.
That could well be true, but the question still remains. Why were Shodaime and Nidaime telling Sarutobi that he was going to be Hokage the next day when Sarutobi was so young... I believe that's the question on Xssj2GohanX's mind... I had the same one when I got through that part... Although I started watching from #50. Rock Lee Versus Gaara. Pwnage in animated film form...

I also liked seeing when they showed the power of Tsukuyomi...

*Stab, stabstabbystab*

I control time here... And mass and everything else. Get ready for 3 days of this....

*Stab, stabbystab... Watch it happen to you as you get stabbed....*

So, only 71 hours, 59 minutes, 59 seconds left....

Kakashi: OMGWTFBBQ!!!! 1 SECOND?!? *Cries*

[Shining Celebi]

That could well be true, but the question still remains. Why were Shodaime and Nidaime telling Sarutobi that he was going to be Hokage the next day when Sarutobi was so young... I believe that's the question on Xssj2GohanX's mind... I had the same one when I got through that part...

So far as I know, that was filler, and not only that, they meant it metaphorically, not literally.

[Xssj2GohanX]

It's in the manga too. There is a frame that shows a young teenage Sarutobi, and 2 frames that show him being lectured to by both of them about the role of Hokage and that it will be his responsibility starting tomorrow.

[Shining Celebi]

...Yeah, it would have probably better been translated as "You are the Hokage of the future!" or "You are the future Hokage!"

[Yami no Riku]

I just went and looked at the raw of that flashback, and it seems like it truly means something along the lines of 'you're the Hokage of tomorrow', like Celebi said.

[Oneofakind0490]

I dont think they meant literally he would start tommorow. But tommorow he would start his training. Sho and Ni intended him to be the Hokage at that point and would put him in tough training.

[Xssj2GohanX]

Yea, I could see that now. But for the other part of it, why was Shodai no longer Hokage when Nidaime was Hokage even though he was still in his prime?

[`Phenom]

Yea, I could see that now. But for the other part of it, why was Shodai no longer Hokage when Nidaime was Hokage even though he was still in his prime?


Well,didn't they both found Konoha together? It's possible that they were Hokage simultaneously.

[naruto uzumaki]

does anyone know when the naruto season will be on dvd or vhs ?

[Roku]

does anyone know when the naruto season will be on dvd or vhs ?
I know for a fact that the origional Japanese show has box sets available for purchase at a Comic Book or Anime/Card Shop Store(Or online), and you can use English subtitles to view these.

For the american dubed version, I have no clue.

But I strongly reccomend that if you are going to watch the Naruto anime, you do so in Japanese with English subtitles. The American Dub has some terrible voice acting..

[Blayze Ciddy]

I know for a fact that the origional Japanese show has box sets available for purchase at a Comic Book or Anime/Card Shop Store(Or online), and you can use English subtitles to view these.

For the american dubed version, I have no clue.

But I strongly reccomend that if you are going to watch the Naruto anime, you do so in Japanese with English subtitles. The American Dub has some terrible voice acting..
yeah. and IMO they made a bad cut for the most recent episode. They removed the part where Ibiki took off his bandana and showed his mutilated head from torture and stuff. Atcaully, NVM lol.

[`Phenom]

I buy the Hong Kong bootlegs. Aren't JPN dvds expensive?

[Manjyome Thunder]

yeah. and IMO they made a bad cut for the most recent episode. They removed the part where Ibiki took off his bandana and showed his mutilated head from torture and stuff. Atcaully, NVM lol.


Yeah they kept that part in, maybe you just missed it.

[Roku]

I buy the Hong Kong bootlegs. Aren't JPN dvds expensive?
Depends if you call 3 DVDs for $100 Expensive. @.@;

[`Phenom]

Depends if you call 3 DVDs for $100 Expensive. @.@;


Hell yeah! :eek:

[Xssj2GohanX]

297 was sweet. Sakura actually likes Naruto in that way. And also, I was kind of correct in my Sai prediction. I wonder what specifically he will do in the future and the reason for Danzou's move. Also, I just love how things in Naruto tie themselves together for the most part. The little backstory of the necklace was an added bonus.

[Blayze Ciddy]

297 was sweet. Sakura actually likes Naruto in that way. And also, I was kind of correct in my Sai prediction. I wonder what specifically he will do in the future and the reason for Danzou's move. Also, I just love how things in Naruto tie themselves together for the most part. The little backstory of the necklace was an added bonus.
why'd you jump so far ahead of yourself?

[`Phenom]

I want to know what was in the envelope. :(

[Exiled]

Where's the chapter located? I'm only in 296 now

[Xssj2GohanX]

why'd you jump so far ahead of yourself?

What do you mean?

[Yami no Riku]

I think he means why did you turn psychic and spoil it for yourself. :p

Anyway, that was funny when Oro spit the sword and Sai was "liek wtf man. HAX!" and dissolves...

I think Sai is going with Oro and gonna become a replacement body... I think ROOT wants Sasuke for their own purposes and are trading Sai for him...

[Roku]

That could be a possibility, Riku.

Here's my prediction:
After years of training under Orochimaru, Sasuke found the power he wanted and decided to leave Orochimaru. Sasuke was too strong for Oro so he could not stop him. Sai's master is somehow connected with oro and learns of Sasuke's Escape. He sends Sai to either find and capture Sasuke or become orochimaru's new body, since he cannot control Sasuke. Oro lied about Sasuke's location to shroud his own embarrasment and to throw team Kakashi off track. Sasuke then heads to the Atsuki clan hide-out, after finding out its location from orochimaru, or finding it on his own, to find and kill Itachi.

Longshot? Maybe. =p

[Xssj2GohanX]

Well, Orochimaru thought to himself last chapter "at least I still have Sasuke," so that would throw your prediction of course. And also, I dont think Sasuke would have become more powerful than Orochimaru because after Itachi became more powerful than Orochi, I think he would make sure to be very vigilant and meticulous in raising Sasuke and controlling his power.

[`Phenom]

Well, Orochimaru thought to himself last chapter "at least I still have Sasuke," so that would throw your prediction of course. And also, I dont think Sasuke would have become more powerful than Orochimaru because after Itachi became more powerful than Orochi, I think he would make sure to be very vigilant and meticulous in raising Sasuke and controlling his power.

Itachi was always stronger than Orochi. That's why Orochi could never use him. And I do believe Sasuke will get stronger. Don't take Orochi for granted. He is very eager, and he will train Sasuke to become very powerful, because 1) He wants to use him as a container and 2) He sees himself in Sasuke (like all the other Sennin and their charges:rolleyes: )

[Xssj2GohanX]

I never thought that Orochi sees himself like Sasuke. I always thought that thats how he was different than Jiraiya and Tsunade. He just uses his subordinates regardless of their personality. The only reason he favors Sasuke's personality and history is because it makes it easier to recruit Sasuke because he will do anything for power. But in the end, it is all for himself without any real feelings that Sasuke is similar to himself.

[Oneofakind0490]

Three Viz Manga placed in USA Today's best selling book list for the week ending February 26.

Most notable, was Naruto volume 9, which ranked 29th, the highest ever rank achieved by a manga. The volume was ranked in position 147 the previous week.

The other manga in Booklist this week were Rurouni Kenshin volume 24 in 116 position and Death Note volume 4 in 118 position.

Previously, the highest ever ranking manga was Fruits Basket, which achieved 69th position with volume 10 and had several volumes break the top 100. The next highest ranking title is Fullmetal Alchemist, which reached 88 with volume 2. Volume 1 of Fullmetal Alchemist and Volume 11 of Fruits Basket stayed on the top 150 longer than any other manga, 4 weeks.Very good news for the Naruto manga:)

[Blayze Ciddy]

What do you mean?
Well you said you were on episode like 76 or somthing (pardon me for not reading back but saturday is a very hectic day for me) and then all of a sudden you are on episode 200 somthing, I dunno.

[Jmanunknown]

For anyone who is watching Naruto on Toonami after episode 26 tonight Naruto will be going on hiatus until April 22nd.

[jinofcoolnes]

mabye sasuke tobi? i just guessing here do

[Xssj2GohanX]

Well you said you were on episode like 76 or somthing (pardon me for not reading back but saturday is a very hectic day for me) and then all of a sudden you are on episode 200 somthing, I dunno.

No, I'm re-watching all the subbed eps with my girlfriend. Im up to the latest one in the 170s, and am on chapter 297 of the manga.

[dabom88]

Cool Naruto opening, using the music of Fullmetal Alchemist's 4th (and last) opening "Rewrite" from Asian Kung Fu Generation: http://youtube.com/watch?v=1H3WeWdzQNU&search=naruto%20opening%20alternative

Pretty good if you ask me. Here's Fullmetal Alchemist's version in case you haven't seen it yet: http://youtube.com/watch?v=rLlNcqJzZl8&search=rewrite%20fma

[nogard]

whats the site where users get those naruto sigs?

[jinofcoolnes]

i think its naruto central

[nogard]

i think its naruto central
yeah thats it, thx allot

[Obi Qai Gin]

I've just started getting into Naruto and I've moved pretty far into it in the last 3 days. I just need to know, what's the number of the ep when Gaara and Rock Lee are facing Kimimaru? Someone had it labeled wrong and I need the number so it can go into the sequence right. Right now I'm up to the ep when Sakura and Ino take Sasuke the flowers. I hope when the main Chuunin exam starts the matches are good...

[jinofcoolnes]

124 if not try 125

[Obi Qai Gin]

Thanks Jino, I appreciate it....

Additional Comment:
I found it, it's 125. Thanks again.

[jinofcoolnes]

no problem i guess

[Xssj2GohanX]

Obi Qai Gin, thats good that you are getting into it. You'll really like it.

[Obi Qai Gin]

A friend of mine had been trying to get me to watch naruto for years, and I only started because AS started running it. So, I liked it, and felt AS was running it too slowly and decided to get my own eps. I just got to where Jiraiya has begun to train Naruto, and my friend tells me that Jiraiya is so good, that he is feared by Orochimaru. Do we ever get to see him fight?

[Xssj2GohanX]

We still havent really seen him fight to his full abilities yet.

[Obi Qai Gin]

We still havent really seen him fight to his full abilities yet.

But he has had a minor fight then? And if so, did he look real badass?

[Xssj2GohanX]

Yea he was cool, but didnt really have the chance to do much. But I'm convinced that eventually, we'll see him full force at some point in the future.

[Oneofakind0490]

The sannin fight wasnt the real sannin battle. i think Kishimoto said something like that in a interview. I personally cant wait for the real one.

[jinofcoolnes]

what interview

[Obi Qai Gin]

now I'm up to the ep where Leaf Village has been attacked and Kakashi has Sakura wake Naruto and Shikimaru up to go on their A-ranked mission. I hear it gets good from here, but getting the eps are becoming difficult because some come in so slow. So I watched ep 68, and I have 69-71, then I jump to 75, because the others are still out. It's frustrating because I have to stop watching, becuase I don't want to miss anything.

[`Phenom]

The sannin fight wasnt the real sannin battle. i think Kishimoto said something like that in a interview. I personally cant wait for the real one.

Well, that is obvious. Jiraiya was drugged and couldn't use his chakra. Tsunade's fear of blood incapcitated her. And Orochimaru's hands had been sealed by Hokage. So none of them were in tip-top shape. :(

[Obi Qai Gin]

But I heard Jiraiya was still handing out work, even without his chakra...

[Xssj2GohanX]

He really does only 2 things in the battle.

[flame_champion]

jiraiya has incredible defenses, with the partial kuchiyose and that iron hair thing he does, as well as powerful offenses with summoning gamabunta(jiraiya and the frog boss are a very good team) and rasengan, as well as a variety of other jutsu including but not limited to katon goukakyuu. he can also use genjustu and he can use sealing techniques.

he's really a very well rounded ninja, despite his goofy pervert attitude.

[Xssj2GohanX]

No doubt, in fact i posted in the last Naruto thread that I suspect that he may actually be the greatest of the Sannin. I was just remarking that he was unable to really do anything in the aforementioned battle.

[Obi Qai Gin]

No doubt, in fact i posted in the last Naruto thread that I suspect that he may actually be the greatest of the Sannin. I was just remarking that he was unable to really do anything in the aforementioned battle.

This is the same thing my friend tells me. Also, tell me I'm not mistaking that the hints in the series are that the Fourth Hokage is Naruto's father.

[flame_champion]

that's all just speculation at this point.

but...

1. similar appearance
2. naruto's father died fighting the kyuubi
3. naruto learns rasengan, the fourth's technique
4. contract with the frogs
5. Gamabunta lets naruto ride on his head(only he and yondaime have done that)

there's evidence, but nothing concrete.

and P.S. jiraiya > itachi > orochimaru
or so it would seem from the evidence in the manga and anime...

[Obi Qai Gin]

what's the rasengan? My friend tells me these things, but I just may not know it by that name.

[Charninja]

what's the rasengan? My friend tells me these things, but I just may not know it by that name.

Currently, Naruto's strongest non-kyubi form attack. He basically concentrates his chakra into a swirling ball and fires it at his opponent, who is not only pushed back, but spun by the "rifling" effect of the shot. Very tricky to form and really use, but is even more powerful when used close range by forcing your palm onto your opponent.

There probably are cooler attacks, but for efficiency, the Rasengan probably has the win.

[Xssj2GohanX]

One of the big reasons why Rasengan is so good is because it requires no seal formations to use it. It can be brought out very quickly as a surprise in battle.

[Yami no Riku]

Currently, Naruto's strongest non-kyubi form attack. He basically concentrates his chakra into a swirling ball and fires it at his opponent, who is not only pushed back, but spun by the "rifling" effect of the shot. Very tricky to form and really use, but is even more powerful when used close range by forcing your palm onto your opponent.

There probably are cooler attacks, but for efficiency, the Rasengan probably has the win.
It also acts as a sort of razorblade against people that attempt to stand their ground. Remember when it ripped a hole in Kabuto's stomache?

[`Phenom]

and P.S. jiraiya > itachi > orochimaru
or so it would seem from the evidence in the manga and anime...

That may be true. Itachi and Kisame feared Jiraiya's strength. And Orochimaru acknowledges that Itachi is stronger than him.

[NarutoKun128]

I've just heard the news that Akeboshi will be performing the new ending for Naruto starting episode 179 I think. The news posted at ANN was false it seems..

[Obi Qai Gin]

What's the name of the second opening theme of Naruto?

[`Phenom]

Haruka Kanata, I believe. Its by Asian Kung-Fu Generation. :)

[Obi Qai Gin]

Thanx. I'm watching the Sarutubi (sp?) and Orochimaru fight now, and, I have new respect for the Hokage cause he had to fight against the First and Second. Orochimaru seems real...explitive....to me, because he didn't have the decency to fight straight up. If he would've been able to summon the Fourth though, the fight would've been over quickly.

[Manjyome Thunder]

Just read 298 and OMG that last panel of the chapter is freaky!

[Xssj2GohanX]

Hoooly crap that was sick...literally. It was a good explanation presented in this chapter to make things very very interesting from now on. But I have a BILLION questions about the last panel. I thought that Orochi was talking about the Yamato clone following them as a corpse.

[darkinvader]

That has to be Kabuto in that last panel. I'd be surprised if it was anything else.

[Xssj2GohanX]

Yea, im thinking that too. I think Orochimaru realizes that Sai can be a replacement to Kabuto because he has more potential. And plus it seems to abrupt to end Sai's arc so suddenly.

[Oneofakind0490]

Its gonna be a trap somehow. There is no way he will kill Sai this soon. But it was a good wtf? moment this morning lol.
I predict a SakuraXYamato against Kabuto because its Kabuto at the hanging body. Then Zetsu will some how see Naruto all by himself and come to take him away but Jiraiya(sp?) or Kakashi will rescue him.

[Xssj2GohanX]

That would be rather fun to see...on both ends. An end to Kabuto would be cool at this juncture, and a kakashi/zetsu fight would be awesome.

[`Phenom]

See! I was right! That ******* Danzou is planning a coup. :cool:
Everyone else was speculating about Sai becoming Orochi's container and other nonsense. Stretching too far.... :(

[Manjyome Thunder]

See! I was right! That ******* Danzou is planning a coup. :cool:
Everyone else was speculating about Sai becoming Orochi's container and other nonsense. Stretching too far.... :(

Although I never voiced my opinion on the subject, it was obvious that Danzou was planning something and right now all we know is what Team Kakashi thinks and not what is going on 100%. I agree that it could be Kabuto but at the same time wouldnt it be a double whammy if it really was Sai and Oro killed him to send a message back to Danzou?

[Exiled]

Why Would Orochi kill Kabuto? It's more likely a Trap

[Xssj2GohanX]

Killing Kabuto wouldnt accomplish a lot, but its probably kabuto just in guise.

But then again at the very end it says that Naruto is enraged by Sai's death in the next chapter. Why would he be if it is just a Kabuto about to surprise them.

[`Phenom]

Guess we'll have to wait and see. Maybe it is Orochi's ressurection jutsu, like when he brought back the First and Second to fight the Fourth.

[flame_champion]

you mean the third... :P

but anyway, i guess we will just have to wait. I doubt sai's dead. I can't think of any character introduced that quick who just dies...excep maybe chiyo-baa...but she served plot junk and stuff...and yeah, i'm out of steam.

[Oneofakind0490]

you mean the third... :P

but anyway, i guess we will just have to wait. I doubt sai's dead. I can't think of any character introduced that quick who just dies...excep maybe chiyo-baa...but she served plot junk and stuff...and yeah, i'm out of steam.
Chiyo was a plot no jutsu:p

I have a question about Zetsu. He is from the grass village right?

[`Phenom]

Yeah the 3rd...

And yes, Zetsu is from the Grass Village.

[Kraker]

what if .....sai really is dead!!! wohoo everyone :D

[Exiled]

Who's Zetsu?

[flame_champion]

lol, with a user title like yours, i'd figure you'd know...


zetsu is a member of akatsuki. he's the guy with the giant venus flytrap growing out of his head. lol. not much is really known about him though...

[Exiled]

lol, with a user title like yours, i'd figure you'd know...


zetsu is a member of akatsuki. he's the guy with the giant venus flytrap growing out of his head. lol. not much is really known about him though...
My Bad^_^ The Translations aren't keeping up with me. By the way, He's only a messenger.

[flame_champion]

zetsu is actually a spy for akatsuki since his stealth skills are formidable. he can merge with trees and plants to seemingly blend into the environment. he also contains 2 ifferent personalities for each side of his face...

but all of this really doesn't tell you much about zetsu...

[Himari]

What episode(s) Zetsu in?

[draculaskid]

Extremly sorry to change the topic for a sec, but did anyone see the new episode on CN my guide said 9pm when i turned it over it was one piece and i checked CN.com and it said it was on at 8.30, my question is did anything inportant happen and will it air again soon, i saw something about a lil marathon comin soon, any info will help a lot, thanks a head

[Obi Qai Gin]

They didn't show any Naruto. Two eps of Zatch Bell at 8, and 8:30, and One piece from 9-10. They won't show anymore Naruto until after the month of Miy...whatever those acclaimed anime movies.

[Jmanunknown]

Extremly sorry to change the topic for a sec, but did anyone see the new episode on CN my guide said 9pm when i turned it over it was one piece and i checked CN.com and it said it was on at 8.30, my question is did anything inportant happen and will it air again soon, i saw something about a lil marathon comin soon, any info will help a lot, thanks a head


I posted about this in both the AS/toonami topic and this topic Naruto is on hiatus for a month because, of the month of Miyazaki but, on April 15th they will be having a Naruto marathon where they will be showing a bunch of new episodes to make up for the month they missed. How many they will be showing no one knows yet but, most likely four maybe even 5 or 6 but i'm leaning towards for episodes. If you wanna know the schdule up until April 15th I posted it in the AS/Toonami topic.

[draculaskid]

ReFoRmEd Dub of Naruto...sucks...sub of naruto....owns...

the dub may suck but its the only way i can watch the anime for now

Jmanunknown
I posted about this in both the AS/toonami topic and this topic Naruto is on hiatus for a month because, of the month of Miyazaki but, on April 15th they will be having a Naruto marathon where they will be showing a bunch of new episodes to make up for the month they missed. How many they will be showing no one knows yet but, most likely four maybe even 5 or 6 but i'm leaning towards for episodes. If you wanna know the schdule up until April 15th I posted it in the AS/Toonami topic

ok ill go check it out thanks for the info

[Oneofakind0490]

What episode(s) Zetsu in?
Im not 100% sure on this but for some reason I think he was seen at the end of the Sasuke Naruto fight. Dont coin me on this as I never seen any episodes and I cant remember if its in the manga. I only saw someelse saw this.

[flame_champion]

zetsu does indeed appear at the end of the naruto/sasuke fight. like I mentioned, his stealth abilities make him a perfect akatsuki spy.

[SoulCorbyn_19]

They didn't show any Naruto. Two eps of Zatch Bell at 8, and 8:30, and One piece from 9-10. They won't show anymore Naruto until after the month of Miy...whatever those acclaimed anime movies.



that made me kinda angry...since zatch bell is pretty much gay.

[orange peel]

Random question, but i must know.

i heard that kakashi's sharingan eye was surgically inplanted into his left eye. that's why its permenant and he cant turn it on or off and its only for his left eye and thats also why theres a scar there.

[haxsawblue17]

that made me kinda angry...since zatch bell is pretty much gay.
Please reframe from using the word gay it affends alot of people on this board and it drives the mods nuts.

I do have to agree with you though two episodes of Zatch Bell was too much for my taste, but at least it wasn't that crappy Wulin Warriors show.

I personlly can't wait for this mini Naruto Marathon because it's the only way I can watch the anime. Besides, it's one of the only dubs I can stand to watch (unlike Yugioh GX).

[Exiled]

Random question, but i must know.

i heard that kakashi's sharingan eye was surgically inplanted into his left eye. that's why its permenant and he cant turn it on or off and its only for his left eye and thats also why theres a scar there.
Have you read Kakashi Gaiden? Kakashi's Partner Rin implanted the Sharingan in his Left Eye after being hit by a Kunai while Protecting Obito. Anyways, Obito died and gave him his Left Eye Sharingan. Since Kakashi isn't of Uchiha Blood, he can't turn it off and has to use his Forehead Protector to cover it to stop his chakra. So that's why he always has that cool look

[ZanarkandAce]

Mmmm, last I checked, and I may need to check this again, but Kakashi didn't get hit with a kunai, he got hacked with a sword... **Just checked, might have been a Kunai, but they really didn't point anything out...**

Obito was then crushed under rocks... Only his left side remained unhurt (Or, less hurt, which ever you like to view it as...) and Obito, as his dying wish, asked Rin to transplant the Sharingan to Kakashi...

He can't "turn it off" but he can develop it. It's permanently got the 3rd spoke, but it only had 2 when he got it. And he got the Mangekyu Sharingan... The main thing is that he can't use it as well as a member of the Uchiha clan, but he can use it really well.

[Obi Qai Gin]

What's the number of the episode that they're up to currently in Japan?

[Xssj2GohanX]

The latest was 175 with the filler.

[ZanarkandAce]

So... I'm curious...

Who is Orochimaru gonna ressurect? Cause that's what it looks like... It seems that, when he said that he needed a corpse/body... He was going to bring someone back with that jutsu... But if he is, who could he bring back?

[Umbra]

Killing Kabuto wouldnt accomplish a lot, but its probably kabuto just in guise.

But then again at the very end it says that Naruto is enraged by Sai's death in the next chapter. Why would he be if it is just a Kabuto about to surprise them.


the next chapter preview was "The death of gaara" like 5 times already...

[Obi Qai Gin]

The latest was 175 with the filler.

How do you get to see the eps when they first come out? My cable subscriber doesn't carry TV Tokyo, (and I'm not sure I would want it, since I don't think it come with subtitles). Is there a place online or something where you cna see them when the air?

[`Phenom]

How do you get to see the eps when they first come out? My cable subscriber doesn't carry TV Tokyo, (and I'm not sure I would want it, since I don't think it come with subtitles). Is there a place online or something where you cna see them when the air?

There are fans that sub the show and distribute them online. All I can say is Google is your friend. :)

[4bdn]

yea, i've seen up to 174, i got it off a friend, but after they lose sasuke to orochimaru it's basically filler stuff before naruto goes off to train with Jiraiya

[Manjyome Thunder]

How many more crappy weeks of filler are there? I havent even watched any eps since the filler began.

[`Phenom]

So I just read 299. So it looks like Naruto's chakra may be equal to or greater than Kyuubi's, and that is why he can withstand Kyuubi's power.

[soraokyut]

So I just read 299. So it looks like Naruto's chakra may be equal to or greater than Kyuubi's, and that is why he can withstand Kyuubi's power.

i find that hard to believe, but then again with the rumor mill that naruto was the son of the 4th I could see it since the 4th was a genious ninja.

Anyway I am just wondering what was discovered in Sai's book.

[Ace of Spades]

From Anime New Network:

Naruto - Uncut subtitled episodes will be released in box sets of thirteen episodes each, on three DVD's, at an MSRP of $49.98. The first box will be out on July 4, and the second on December 6. Both sets will contain exclusive extras.


Looks like you'll finally be able to say goodbye to some of your older fansubs and buy some pristine, official, uncut Naruto goodness.

[`Phenom]

i find that hard to believe, but then again with the rumor mill that naruto was the son of the 4th I could see it since the 4th was a genious ninja.

Anyway I am just wondering what was discovered in Sai's book.

I think it has something to do with Sasuke or the Uchiha clan in general.

Additional Comment:
Looks like you'll finally be able to say goodbye to some of your older fansubs and buy some pristine, official, uncut Naruto goodness.

But 50 bux is a lot of dough....:(

[haxsawblue17]

50 bucks may seem alot but not if you plan buying it the lazy man's way. By lazy man's way I mean putting it on lay-a-way for a couple months until you have enough money, at least that's what I would do. :)

[Ace of Spades]

Generally, you'll get a discount if you pre-order it online through The Right Stuf or some other honest anime retailer. Also, 50 bucks is only the MSRP. Few stores will have it that much, Best Buy will probably have it for under forty. You just have to know where to shop.

[`Phenom]

Generally, you'll get a discount if you pre-order it online through The Right Stuf or some other honest anime retailer. Also, 50 bucks is only the MSRP. Few stores will have it that much, Best Buy will probably have it for under forty. You just have to know where to shop.

I'll consider it. Wonder what the release rate will be, since they'll probably not want to go too far past what ever arc CN is airing at the time.

[Jmanunknown]

I'll consider it. Wonder what the release rate will be, since they'll probably not want to go too far past what ever arc CN is airing at the time.



Viz will release Uncut Naruto Box sets every 6 months.

[`Phenom]

Viz will release Uncut Naruto Box sets every 6 months.

Oh okay. Thanks. :)

[Obi Qai Gin]

When do they start the new eps of Naruto?

[`Phenom]

When do they start the new eps of Naruto?

Next month, after Month of Miyazaki ends.

[Obi Qai Gin]

Next month, after Month of Miyazaki ends.

In Japan???

[Buster Blader 126]

In Japan???

He means in the USA. Canada is still airing new eps though. :D Japan's still airing Naruto too; they're currently at 176 for anime, & they're almost at the 300 mark for the manga.

[Obi Qai Gin]

Thank you^. I knew he meant in America, I was asking for Japan. I have 176, I just wanted to make sure that was the current one.

[Roku]

I want to see whats in Sai's book. My guess is it is a) Very disturbing drawings/pictures judging from his cold and emotionless presonality or b) Very breathtaking and beautiful things, maybe even some inner emotions of him expressed through his drawings reveal he has feelings under his facade?

Also, I want to see the battle with Jiraiya and Naruto, damnit! From the looks in the flashback Naruto had him on the brink of death and Jiraiya was barely able to save himself. I hope a flashback chapter is coming soon like how Kakashi got his Sharingan.

Finally, Sasuke seems to be getting further away again. :/ A couple of chapters back they talked of him like he was near, but now they only refer to him being in the far Future after Naruto learns to use only his power. Bummer.

[jinofcoolnes]

iam hopeing they show sasuke at ch300

i think its empty or its tsunade boyfried is his bro

[juggmon_jugg]

I hope a flashback chapter is coming soon like how Kakashi got his Sharingan.

:eek:

Um, you do realize that a mini-series about how Kakashi got his Sharingan eye has already been done (Kakashi Gaiden Chapters 239-244)

Unless you are talking about his Mangekyou Sharingan....

[orange peel]

:eek:

Um, you do realize that a mini-series about how Kakashi got his Sharingan eye has already been done (Kakashi Gaiden Chapters 239-244)

Unless you are talking about his Mangekyou Sharingan....

whats mangekyou sharingan?

and is that mini-series in the manga because i only go by manga...

if so, what volume number?

[Roku]

:eek:

Um, you do realize that a mini-series about how Kakashi got his Sharingan eye has already been done (Kakashi Gaiden Chapters 239-244)

Unless you are talking about his Mangekyou Sharingan....
@.@;

Yes, I already knew that.

I was saying that it would be cool if they did a series of chapters like that about Naruto's fight with Jiraiya.

[orange peel]

@.@;

Yes, I already knew that.

I was saying that it would be cool if they did a series of chapters like that about Naruto's fight with Jiraiya.

if you know, answer my question above your post!!!

[ZanarkandAce]

Orange Peel:

They did the Kakashi Gaiden just before the time jump. As juggmon said, it was chapters 239-244. I don't think a full volume has been released on it, but it would be Volume 27.

[orange peel]

Orange Peel:

They did the Kakashi Gaiden just before the time jump. As juggmon said, it was chapters 239-244. I don't think a full volume has been released on it, but it would be Volume 27.

No wonder i havent heard of it.

Manga is on Book/Volume 9 so far.

And how many chapters does naruto go to until it ends?

[Obi Qai Gin]

It hasn't ended yet......so...

[juggmon_jugg]

@.@;

Yes, I already knew that.

I was saying that it would be cool if they did a series of chapters like that about Naruto's fight with Jiraiya.

Sorry, Roku, I mis-read your comment.

I thought you wrote: "I hope a flashback chapter is coming soon explaining how Kakashi got his Sharingan." where you actually wrote "I hope a flashback chapter is coming soon like how Kakashi got his Sharingan." (I knew it sounded weird that you've read the latest chapter but hadn't read Kakashi Gaiden)

[orange peel]

Random but i think its kidna sad that that guy who taught naruto the rog technique only taught him that 1 move. but then again, its naruto's fault it took him 30 days to master it.

And i found this really funny.

Quoted by Naruto in the manga:

"Stupid fox... Lend me your powers"

[Obi Qai Gin]

Yes, that's^ a good quote. But I like where he says "damn fox....lend me your powers" in the anime, (which is a different time from the stupid fox quote).

[ZanarkandAce]

Random but i think its kidna sad that that guy who taught naruto the rog technique only taught him that 1 move. but then again, its naruto's fault it took him 30 days to master it.

And i found this really funny.

Quoted by Naruto in the manga:

"Stupid fox... Lend me your powers"

Well, Jiraiya (Pervert Sennin) will teach him 1 more move. ((Well, If he teaches him more, it's yet to be seen...))

Spoiler:


Jiraiya will teach him the move that only Jiraiya and The 4th knew... Rasengan. And Naruto learns that technique in about 2 weeks. 1 week of training, and 1 week of mastering. He never gets it perfect, but he does a respectable job.

[Oneofakind0490]

Ok I have a question. You know the ninja that does the genjutsu to Sakura and Sasuke in the Forest of Death? Is that person a male or female. I always thought it was a male and if it is hen viz totally changed the persons gender.

[juggmon_jugg]

Ok I have a question. You know the ninja that does the genjutsu to Sakura and Sasuke in the Forest of Death? Is that person a male or female. I always thought it was a male and if it is hen viz totally changed the persons gender.

The ninja that you are refering to is male for sure. Its just that he's done a (god I don't want to say this dub term) tranformation jutsu to appear as a female.

[`Phenom]

No wonder i havent heard of it.

Manga is on Book/Volume 9 so far.

And how many chapters does naruto go to until it ends?

It is still an ongoing series.

[jinofcoolnes]

its on vol 33(in ***) and still going

[`Phenom]

So it looks like this thread is dead until Sasuke comes back, huh? :)

[Obi Qai Gin]

Well, I usually dislike manga's, but the anime was so far behind the manga that I started reading it. I'm up to..when Chiyobaa is riviving Gaara. Seems pretty cool.

[Blayze Ciddy]

Ok I have a question. You know the ninja that does the genjutsu to Sakura and Sasuke in the Forest of Death? Is that person a male or female. I always thought it was a male and if it is hen viz totally changed the persons gender.
Oh, youre talking about Orochimaru....

[`Phenom]

Well, I usually dislike manga's, but the anime was so far behind the manga that I started reading it. I'm up to..when Chiyobaa is riviving Gaara. Seems pretty cool.
You're gonna love what happens after all that.... :)

[Blayze Ciddy]

where can I find naruto scans?

[Oneofakind0490]

Oh, youre talking about Orochimaru....Not Oro per say but the little person he uses.

[Obi Qai Gin]

Things are getting interesting, but why didn'tYamato allow naruto to stay in the fox form? He may have been able to seriously wound Orochimaru if not kill him. Or maybe I'm selling Orochimaru and his powers short..

[flame_champion]

answer: * since naruto can't fully control the power of the nine tails, he poses a threat to not only Orochimaru but everyone within the vicinity of the battle.*

[`Phenom]

Things are getting interesting, but why didn'tYamato allow naruto to stay in the fox form? He may have been able to seriously wound Orochimaru if not kill him. Or maybe I'm selling Orochimaru and his powers short..

Because staying in that form is giving Kyuubi control over Naruto. And who know what would happen if more Tails were opened?

[flame_champion]

thats true. It's said that th3e 4th seal is weakening... I suppose if all nine tails are released the kyuubi will be freed.

[Obi Qai Gin]

I guess that's true. I thought we were rid of Orochimaru though :(. When does the next chapters come out? So I can know what's in Sai's book, (although I think I can guess what it is).

Additional Comment:
thats true. It's said that th3e 4th seal is weakening... I suppose if all nine tails are released the kyuubi will be freed.

I don't think the seal is weakening like they think. I think Naruto is just starting to become more "aligned" with the kyuubi, which we know is a dangerous thing, for Naruto as well as for everyone around him.

[`Phenom]

Nope, it's weakening.
And wait till Thursday/Friday to see the next chapter. :)

[Oneofakind0490]

Everytime Naruto uses the kyuubi he killing himself. Its like Tsunades Genesis Reborn. The cells are growing to quick and that will end up killing his body.

[ZanarkandAce]

Jiraiya mentioned that. But the thing is... 9 times out of 10, I think that Naruto is using the Kyuubi Chakra on reaction. He releases the power without really thinking about it. He's killing himself, yes. But he's not doing it on his own will, really.

[Obi Qai Gin]

I don't understand why it's weakening, unless Naruto is stronger himself, (without the Kyuubi power), than the fourth.

[Xssj2GohanX]

It weakens his body because the kyuubi creates an extreme strain on his body and forces it to work in hyperdrive(beyond its own current capabilities). Everytime we see the kyuubi heal Naruto rapidly, it is rapidly using off Naruto's cellular longevity...which will shorten his life.

[Obi Qai Gin]

Not the weakening of his body Gohan....I meant I don't understand how the seal is weakening.

[`Phenom]

Not the weakening of his body Gohan....I meant I don't understand how the seal is weakening.

Proabably because Naruto has been using Kyuubi's power quite a bit.

And for those who haven't read 300, let me spoil it for you.

UCHIHA SASUKE IS IN THE BUILDING!!!! :D

[juggmon_jugg]

Proabably because Naruto has been using Kyuubi's power quite a bit.

And for those who haven't read 300, let me spoil it for you.

UCHIHA SASUKE IS IN THE BUILDING!!!! :D

Is it a raw or a scan? Man, who cares, I'm looking for it right now. :D Thanks for the info!

Edit: Checked out the raw. Seems interesting. Too bad you only see a silhouette of Sasuke and not Sasuke himself.

[ZanarkandAce]

It's like the hinges on a door. The more you use it, the weaker it gets. He's letting the Kyuubi power out, and then stuffing it back in. And when he releases more tails, there's more to stuff back into a seal that meant to contain the power totally. So when he uses it, it's chipping away at the seal.


And yea, everyone thought that Sasuke would make an appearance in 300, and lo and behold...

[Shugotenshi Kintaro]

Just read 300. And holy crap! Spoiler...

Teh whole thing about Sai's book seems interesting to say the least. It could lead into how he wants to defeat someone stronger, possibiliy Sasuke. Speaking of Sasuke, he's finally shown. Somewhat... What surprises me is his Sharingan. It could be the Mangekyou Sharingan, and it is possible proof that it varies by the user, or it could be a developing version and Sasuke is proving that you don't need to kill your best friend to gain it, or it could be something else... In any case, definately a mind-racker.

[Yami no Riku]

@ Chapter 300 having Sasuke in it:

Toldya.

[Exiled]

Where is the link. I'm always left in the dust:(

[odiumragnarok]

Sasuke is proving that you don't need to kill your best friend to gain it, or it could be something else

Yes, maybe it's about exhalted emotions rather.

[`Phenom]

I'm wondering whether Sasuke has obtained Mangekyou....his eyes look very different.

[Obi Qai Gin]

I don't know what he's obtained or if it's different or not....I'm just waiting for the inevitable fight between him and Itachi. I also hope that Kakashi becomes stronger from using his Sharingan because the technique he used on Deidara, (which is probably a low-budgeted spoof off of Itachi's Tsukiyomi) was badass. It would've only been better if he could control it better, and if he didn't get so drained afterwards.

[ZanarkandAce]

Well, from the looks of it... The Sharingan that Sasuke posesses... Look a little like Itachi's when he isn't using the Mangekyou Sharingan. A strong Sharingan. And he appears to be using it like Itachi does. Casual like. Like Goku and Gohan with Super Saiayjin. Like it's an every day thing... Who knows... Maybe we'll get to see Sasuke fight Sai in the next one. To show us his new powers... Or something. He did have the guidance of Orochimaru, who has learned nearly all the Jutsus (Or we can assume...)

[Yami no Riku]

I especially like how Sasuke was talking to Oro. He seems... comfortable around him, it almost made me think Sasuke was talking down to him when he asked why he wasn't around to teach him a new jutsu.

And is it just me, or does it seem Sasuke's hair has grown out? It looks long from that back-of-the-head shot they gave of his shadow.