Mohrpheus

Dec 2 2010, 08:58 PM

Well, seeing as this chapter didn't contradict anything we already know about the Rasengan, it can't really be called a "critique."

And seeing as Minato taught the technique to Jiraiya who resolved to teach it to Naruto, it isn't far fetched that he intended for his son to eventually inherit the technique somehow. The rest is just Killer Bee's conjecture, unless he knows something that we don't. The Rasengan is Minato's legacy, and is the primary weapon of our lead character. It's about damn time we actually get some kind of background about it.

As for when and where Minato saw a Biju use its attack, my theory is that it could have been Han or Roushi's, since he fought in the Third Shinobi World War. He didn't use a Rasengan in Kakashi Gaiden, so it's perfectly possible, but this would conflict with the fact that Kakashi created the Chidori because he couldn't fuse the lightning element to the Rasengan. But Kakashi Gaiden only showed the end of the war, so who knows? That's my little pet theory anyway.

ryukitsune

Dec 2 2010, 09:17 PM

I must say I fully agree with Deidara in this chapter. I expected more from Sasori then that. And the act of saying someone is stronger then another without proving it's so continues. Also, I thought that the alliance knowing about Edo Tensei would have also known that a body is used as a sacrifice. Why wouldn't Konoha have told them about this, Considering they have to know this. So much for this battle having a huge impact on the war. Anyway, I glad that Madara has begun to make his plan against Kabuto. I would think that he wants to take action soon now that he has the Rinnegan and basically an ability to counter whatever Edo summon Kabuto has as a defense against him.

I really enjoyed the new info on the Jinchuuriki and how their ability works. It gave us more understanding on what it takes to be a "prefect" Jinchuuriki. Still don't like Naruto's new Jinchuuriki form. I preferred the old one. That was more defined. Also dislike the weird connection made between the Bijuu Blast and Rasengan. I suppose we'll eventual learn that Minato somehow face off against the Hachibi somehow. Once again another example of Naruto following his destined path.

Mohrpheus

 

He wasn't surprised to see the body because he didn't know it was there, he was surprised to see it because they thought that the jutsu is only supposed to wear off when dispelled by the user, not because the zombie took too much damage.

ryukitsune

Dec 2 2010, 09:44 PM

That couldn't be the case since one Edo summon just died a few minutes before. He was surprise that there was a body, something that was already stated beforehand to be apart of the technique.

Tallyferro

 

This would also explain potentially why the 1st and 2nd could be summoned when many of us would have thought that they died with no regrets.

Talleyferro

Dec 2 2010, 09:43 PM

Not to overreach based on one page (6) and countless bad guy movie/novel cliches, but anyone thinking Kabuto is tricking the good guys into thinking that the zombies can be defeated through resolving their regrets? Basically, Kabuto's "exclamation" and his internal dialogue, combined with his supposed long distance control (meaning he knows when the zombies dissolve) of the zombies may indicate that he simply timed the demise of Shin and Sasori to make the others believe that this is a legitimate way to get rid of the zombies.

If this is the case, then it would potentially get rid of the sticking point of who can be summoned. As some assume, those without regrets or have moved on cant be summoned (ex. White Fang(?)...Jiraiya(?)...Shin...Sasori) But, if Kabuto is just playing with the ambush squad, then anyone can be summoned. (who isnt in the death God). This would also explain potentially why the 1st and 2nd could be summoned when many of us would have thought that they died with no regrets.

Meh, iono, it seems that if Kabuto says he has " a good feel for it now", AND if he referring to his summonings (presumably feeling the demise of Shin and Sasori), it would seem that he isnt especially frustrated by what happened in the ambush squad, leading me to believe that he is doing this on purpose. BUT, now the hard part of this postulation...WHY?

Holywind

Dec 2 2010, 10:42 PM

Pretty nice that Kishi still finds the time to work in old drawings. That fox has to be the biggest chapter gap reference yet.

I'd be lying if I said I wasn't the least bit disappointed in Sasori's resolve. I really hoped the resurrected would have major conflicts to resolve, but I guess that would take to long. I still hope that the other ET have slightly longer dialogue before they find peace. I'm grateful that Deidara is as strong-willed as ever. Nothing would make me happier than for him to be the example of how the alliance plans to permanently deal with the rest.

Ever since we found out the kyuubi still gets resurrected after a host dies, I've been wondering why it healed Naruto. This relationship makes much more sense to me now that its trying to wear down its cage from the inside rather then just waiting for the door to open. I guess with this new technique Naruto might cover the long range jutsu that he was so lacking before. I look forward to it.

Twilight_Ninja

 

Honestly, I think the amount of variations and the repetitiveness is greatly exaggerated in fandom.