Three pages already? XD
I liked this chapter.
Kyuubi Naruto crushing the necklace is definitely a huge development. He no longer has his safety net. I also liked seeing Sakura take charge.
Well, the way I see it, both him learning to control Kyuubi AND getting captured is crucial to the development for Naruto's character.
First off, if Naruto is captured, there's not a doubt in my mind that his closest friends will go to find him. Sakura no doubt will go to find him, seeing as she's come to understand Naruto's position as a Jinchuuriki and has seen the effects of removing a bijuu first hand: the character dies. I'm pretty sure she'd do everything in her power to prevent one of her dearest friends from dying. If Naruto found out that people were indeed trying to save him, despite the serious risks, he'd probably come to realize just how much he means to others. He's lived a good portion of his life alone, so with his friends trying to save him, perhaps he'll learn that it's okay to rely on others to help with his troubles every now and then. From what I've seen in Naruto, he's often trying to do things on his own, or protect others even if it costs him his safety. No matter what, he'll definitely experience some development in his character with these recent events.
Also, yes, if Naruto learned how to control the Kyuubi, that'd be awesome. Still, even with the Kyuubi's power controlled, I fear that Naruto will be captured. Pain (or Nagato, however you prefer) has a plan in mind it seems. He's far enough away where he'd be able to probably successfully capture Naruto before the others arrive to help Naruto.
In the end, I believe that Naruto will be experiencing the same experience the other Jinchuuriki did; capture. What I believe the difference with him is that he will be saved, or manage to be freed before the Kyuubi can be extracted. Naruto HAS learned how to control the Kyuubi better, but with that necklace shattered, it will make things more difficult. I think it takes time to learn how to control such a powerful demon like the Kyuubi. Killer Bee himself was able to control the second most powerful bijuu (that or the Hachibi was a relatively calm demon). Perhaps it's the bijuu's nature that determines how well the Jinchuuriki and bijuu work together. If the Kyuubi wishes to live, that's fine, but it doesn't mean he will help without some consequences (such as harming Sakura or destroying Konoha even further).
Well, either way, the chapters have gotten even better now with the recent events in my opinion. I'm looking forward to what happens next.
This. Yes.
I firmly believe Naruto will be captured. I think Sakura will try to heal Hinata and there'll be a scene between the two of them. After that, Sakura hears Naruto has been captured... It would be a huge catalyst for character development. We may also see Sasuke forced to stop prancing about the bush and choose a side. Will he try to help Naruto, or will he simply stand by and let Madara extract the Kyuubi? If he chooses the latter, it could well change Sakura's opinion of him if she witnesses it. Like Naruto, she was willing to forgive Sasuke and welcome him back to Konoha, but would Sakura see his taking part in Naruto's capture as an unforgivable act?
Danzou's plan has backfired spectacularly. Now there is no Konoha for him to govern. If he's still alive, he might try to force the shinobi to choose between the village and Naruto, perhaps even painting Tsunade and Naruto as traitors who brought about Konoha's downfall.
Oh, I really cannot wait for future chapters.
P.S. Nice to hear Orobuto hasn't fallen off the planet.