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[The Tax-Man]

Hmm... So apparently Itachi never knew that Madara knew. And the way they didn't cleverly mention WHAT happened, it makes me think that Madara was lying after all. And it also seems like Nagato 'knew' Itachi outside of the Akatsuki. He would never have thought that after the revelation if he didn't.

On another note, the chapter was awesome! Hopefully the next one is too. I'm getting tired of boring chapters every week. Anyway, we finally get to know what the crow is! Well, we already know WHAT it is, but we get to know it's purpose. Or a hint to it anyway...

[Fliss]

This chapter was pretty coollll. I was interested the whole time. The fight is awesome so far, and omg yayyy we get to see what Itachi's gift was. I'm pretty sure it's a defense power against Sharingan or something like thattt.
It's nice to see Itachi and Pein talking to Naruto again, and this time they're all on good terms lol
Can't wait for next week <3

[Toasty Warrior]

After so many chapters the power that Itachi gave Naruto finally comes into play, I just wonder what exactly it was? I guess we'll find out in the next chapter, but my guess is that the crow could be some sort of policy Itachi did to ensure that he'd remain someway in the living world or could it be that he intends to use the crow to break himself free of Kabuto's will and perhaps help Naruto out with Sasuke in the final battle? I know it seems farfetched, but it could happen.

[rastaman]

Well, that was one awesome chapter. My guess would be, that the crow is only good as protection against Tsukuyomi. That would make sense since Itachi probably didn't transfer any ACTIVE technique to Naruto. I bet it's just a manifestation of Naruto's strengthened psyche. I doubt he can repel amaterasu with that^^
The last few chapters all seem to be a conclusion to a particular part of the plot. I sure hope that's a good sign and the series doesn't drag on too long.

PS: I'm sure Sasuke is NOT gonna like the idea of Naruto having a technique which is probably one Itachi developed himself. But I don't think he's gonna acknowledge Itachi's will since it's always that way in such mangas. This technique is actually proof that Itachi wants Sasuke to return back to the village, but that doesn't work on turned-bad-characters^^

Edited by rastaman, 27 July 2011 - 06:08 PM.

[Chew]

Sexy chapter. Sexy chapter. Sexy chapter. What is this mysterious power, I want to know!

But, I'm totally fangirling over two things right now: Sakura's bada** fanart, and Itachi-kun :3

[Strangelove]

cool chapter

Nagato: Or maybe i can?!

Naruto: I didn't know you liked Jokes!!!!

Seriously...i never seen that much humor in a fight.

Edited by Strangelove, 27 July 2011 - 07:19 PM.

[KungFuTruffle]

Itachi may not have been a traitor, but that doesn't really make him a good person. The things he did to Sasuke were unforgivable, and are directly responsible for how Sasuke has developed. And don't forget the absolute mind rape he put Naruto through at the start of Part II. Itachi was always a character that was focused on "The Greater Good", and a bunch of people got trampled beneath his feet in his pursuit of that objective.

Killer B keeps his swords inside of Samehada? That's weird. Cool, but weird.

I'm surprised that Nagato was able to keep control of his summons after his death, since I thought he was controlling them with his Rinnegan, and when he died, it's power should have been turned off. Of course, now that I think about it, his summons are all probably dead, like the Six Paths of Pain, so he can probably take control of them whenever he wants. Or I'm just overthinking things nobody cares about again.

So we're finally going to see what Itachi's crow does? Now I'm sure this is the last arc. We're getting answers to all of the questions we've had, and rapidly at that. There aren't many more things we need to find out at this point. Pretty much just "Who is Madara, really?" and "What's Kabuto up to?"

Oh, and because I don't want to be the only one not fanboying over it: That colored art of Sakura is fantastic.

[shadow_Uzumaki]

Still, I prefer Itachi over Sasuke, because at the very least he's not some deranged monster. He's a ninja, so he's done some dark, unforgivable things. I'm pretty sure being ANBU at the age of 13 didn't help his mentality either..... To be honest, I think his mishandling of Sasuke's probably the only thing I hate about him.

Anyway, wow, Naruto's progressed to the point that he can take on Itachi! A far cry from the thirteen year old kid who got freaked out when he opened the door to his hotel room to see Itachi and Kisame.

[KungFuTruffle]

Anyway, wow, Naruto's progressed to the point that he can take on Itachi! A far cry from the thirteen year old kid who got freaked out when he opened the door to his hotel room to see Itachi and Kisame.

To be fair to Naruto, if I opened the door to see a seven foot tall fish monster talking about cutting off my legs, I'd probably freak out, too.

[tricksie]

Hmm... So apparently Itachi never knew that Madara knew. And the way they didn't cleverly mention WHAT happened, it makes me think that Madara was lying after all. And it also seems like Nagato 'knew' Itachi outside of the Akatsuki. He would never have thought that after the revelation if he didn't.

I'm not sure about the truth behind what Madara has said. Itachi never confirmed it directly. He only says "Damn you Madara, so you did know...." It still is vague enough that it could be in reference to some other lie or truth.

So what I'm saying is Naruto blabbed everything that Madara said about Itachi's "real" mission, and Itachi only said "That's enough, Naruto." A panel or so later when Nagato says to Itachi "Is this true?" Naruto keeps on talking. Itachi never answers. And the only request Itachi has is for Naruto not to say anything to anyone, to 'preserve the reputation of the Uchiha.'

There is still no confirmation of Madara's story as truth. And Itachi might be crafty enough to see through Madara's ploy and decided to let it play out. I've never been comfortable excepting the villian's explanation as truth. And Itachi's non-responses are highly suspicious. Taken as a whole — looking underneath the underneath — I think there's still something else going on. I don't know what, and I don't have any good theories, but I think Madara's only telling part of the story.

Itachi's just the flipside of Madara, manipulating for the greater good instead of the greater bad.

[Insurrection]

I'm not sure about the truth behind what Madara has said. Itachi never confirmed it directly. He only says "Damn you Madara, so you did know...." It still is vague enough that it could be in reference to some other lie or truth.

So what I'm saying is Naruto blabbed everything that Madara said about Itachi's "real" mission, and Itachi only said "That's enough, Naruto." A panel or so later when Nagato says to Itachi "Is this true?" Naruto keeps on talking. Itachi never answers. And the only request Itachi has is for Naruto not to say anything to anyone, to 'preserve the reputation of the Uchiha.'

There is still no confirmation of Madara's story as truth. And Itachi might be crafty enough to see through Madara's ploy and decided to let it play out. I've never been comfortable excepting the villian's explanation as truth. And Itachi's non-responses are highly suspicious. Taken as a whole — looking underneath the underneath — I think there's still something else going on. I don't know what, and I don't have any good theories, but I think Madara's only telling part of the story.

Itachi's just the flipside of Madara, manipulating for the greater good instead of the greater bad.

Who knows, it could actually be worse then what we know so far or less. The way Itachi sounds with "then the Uchiha must remain dead" (paraphrasing). Seems like anything Uchiha keeps getting Darker and Darker.

Edited by Insurrection, 28 July 2011 - 04:14 AM.

[Chew]

I had a weird theory before that the crow would have the power to somehow counter Itachi's eyes. Now I'm starting to think that might not be such a weird theory afterall...

[tricksie]

So any predictions for major bombshells in 550? I was half-hoping the chapter would have something about Sakura, basing it off Kishimoto's history of throwing in good stuff at the big chapter milestones. But I think not. If anything big comes up, after this chapter, it will probably be the reveal of whatever crow-power Itachi gave Naruto. It looks like it will be more battle/talk/battle.

Was anyone else wondering if Sakura was going to make an appearance next chapter, or was it just me and my vain hopes?

[Super Boom]

So any predictions for major bombshells in 550? I was half-hoping the chapter would have something about Sakura, basing it off Kishimoto's history of throwing in good stuff at the big chapter milestones. But I think not. If anything big comes up, after this chapter, it will probably be the reveal of whatever crow-power Itachi gave Naruto. It looks like it will be more battle/talk/battle.

Was anyone else wondering if Sakura was going to make an appearance next chapter, or was it just me and my vain hopes?

I think there's a possibility of her making an appearance, but I don't think it's very likely we'll see any NS interaction for a while. Maybe in the first page or two she'll find out Naruto's on the battlefield, considering their fight has to have been noticed by some people after Nagato summoned those giant animals. Maybe then she'll have a nice little reflection or something, but I doubt it'll be anything as big as her 450 hug.

But who knows, maybe I'm wrong. Maybe Sakura will enter the battle randomly, help Naruto and Bee with the fight, and then give us the best NS interaction scene yet. *crosses fingers*

Edited by Boom...Winning, 28 July 2011 - 04:22 PM.

[ShippudenGirl]

Okay so Shippu-chan decided to comment on this chapter, hehe :3

First off, yay Itachi and Nagato! I remember when we first saw them they were all emo and "kill everything" but now that their dead they seem so content. It's nice! I expected them to talk about Sasuke, but it wasn't anything that hasn't been said before so... Anyway, final page, Naruto throwing up that crow. My gosh maybe it is to fend off the effects of the Sharingan? That's leave Sasuke pretty damn helpless (well, mostly) when him and Naruto fight [I can't wait!]. Next chapter is gonna be good, I guess. Finally some answers!

[Strangelove]

I had a weird theory before that the crow would have the power to somehow counter Itachi's eyes. Now I'm starting to think that might not be such a weird theory afterall...

I had that theory as well ^^

[CloudMountainJuror]

I loved it, especially the part where Naruto goes "Since when did you start cracking jokes?!" Can't wait for the next chapter.

P.S. It's been said already, but that Sakura colored pic is just badass. The Gaara/Karura one is pretty awesome too.

[Phantom_999]

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I KNOW!!! I'm getting pumped for next week! can't wait to see what that Crow Itachi Naruto is!

[Smiter]

Loved this chapter, and can't wait to see what happens next week. I agree with those who think the manga is drawing to a close, we've seen a lot of questions answered recently, and Kishimoto is pulling out all the stops with the recent fights. Could we be seeing the end of Naruto sometime in 2012?

[crazyefra]

This chapter proved that Madara's "lie" to Sasuke is in fact the truth ...Itachi did told Naruto to stop talking, so it might also be that he is hurt about Sasuke ignoring his (Itachi) will.