Naruto: Post Timeskip Disscussion (Warning Intense Spoilers!)

[SenorLaughsaLot]

It sucks that like Tenten, Anko is virtually ignored even though Kishi has expressed so much interest in her. I pray that she'll return safe and sound; maybe Karin will find the cave in her search for Sasuke and she'll bring Anko with her back to Konoha, maybe as a token of appreciation for the way the Konoha ninja saved her.

Why would she go all the way to the cave if she's a sensor? Shouldn't she be able to sense him in the village?

Also, I agree. He has to give some more attention to his "favorite" kunoichi.

[Joltik-Kid]

I don't trust Kishi and favorites... he's always changing them :P

[Locormus]

I don't trust Kishi and favorites... he's always changing them :P

Eitherway I'm glad that it was Neji that died and not Tenten/Lee.. Of all the Konoha12+1, I couldn't care less about Neji or the Hyuuga for that matter. I still think that Shino should get more limelight, along with the rest of that team, but ever since 'the baby' they've been put on nonactive, compared to Shikamaru's team and the others.

[Ciccone]

Why would she go all the way to the cave if she's a sensor? Shouldn't she be able to sense him in the village?

Well if she sensed Sasuke in the cave while he was fighting against Kabuto alongside Itachi, she would probably look for him there before picking up the trail again. Although I do think it's silly that Karin left the village and now has to come right back once she's sensed Sasuke, especially after the trouble she went through to escape and look for him.

[Shneak]

Uh, someone on Narutoforums apparently has spoilers, and, uh...

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Orochimaru is taking Sasuke to see the 4 Hokages.
 

I actually saw this coming, albeit only one of them.

[Ciccone]

Oh truck. So now the previous Hokage are back. I'm not sure if I should be happy, or really angry. I mean, we were led to believe that once they were sealed, they could never be brought back. But apparently the Uzumaki clan had a way of reclaiming the lost souls who were trapped by the Repear Death Seal jutsu? Ugh, this is really weird.

[SenorLaughsaLot]

Oh truck. So now the previous Hokage are back. I'm not sure if I should be happy, or really angry. I mean, we were led to believe that once they were sealed, they could never be brought back. But apparently the Uzumaki clan had a way of reclaiming the lost souls who were trapped by the Repear Death Seal jutsu? Ugh, this is really weird.

I felt the exact same way. The Reaper Death Seal Jutsu was developed by the Uzumaki, right?

Now Madara has some real competition. That is, if they're used to fight. They could just be used for the info. I'm not sure whether or not I would want them to join the war anyway.

[Ace Of Keys]

Dear God those writers are making me **** brick houses. Reversing the sealing jutsu shinigami and using edo tensei to bring back four of the most intense ninja from the Leaf. Seriously this is so delicious it has to be fattening

[Shadow Lucario]

I felt the exact same way. The Reaper Death Seal Jutsu was developed by the Uzumaki, right?

Now Madara has some real competition. That is, if they're used to fight. They could just be used for the info. I'm not sure whether or not I would want them to join the war anyway.

I don't think it's ever stated that they developed it, but it would be safe to assume that. I always thought it was one of Minato's Jutsu.

[Ciccone]

I just can't believe how Orochimaru has gone back to being a viable threat in just one chapter. He absorbed Zetsu's body so it's safe to say that he can use Mokuton now, plus he got his arms back and all his jutsu that was sealed by the Death God in Part 1, and he controls the four previous Hokage. It's just too much; he seems stronger than Madara now.

[wingzx]

it was so obvious atleast to me he was going to call the hokages >..<

[Ace Of Keys]

I just can't believe how Orochimaru has gone back to being a viable threat in just one chapter. He absorbed Zetsu's body so it's safe to say that he can use Mokuton now, plus he got his arms back and all his jutsu that was sealed by the Death God in Part 1, and he controls the four previous Hokage. It's just too much; he seems stronger than Madara now.

That is presuming he can control the four hokage's easily. he may have done o before but that was two of them. The things is Orochimaru stated he wasn't interested in the war, and even Suigetsu pointed out he could destroy the Leaf but he didn't even do anything to confirm or deny the opportunity. He seems to play more the role of an observer

[Ciccone]

That is presuming he can control the four hokage's easily. he may have done o before but that was two of them. The things is Orochimaru stated he wasn't interested in the war, and even Suigetsu pointed out he could destroy the Leaf but he didn't even do anything to confirm or deny the opportunity. He seems to play more the role of an observer

I don't trust Orochimaru to just observe for long. Like he said in Part 1, he gets bored when things are too peaceful. He should be killed after the war, otherwise he'll probably start the next war. I hope Sasuke has foreseen this, but maybe he just doesn't care as long as he gets his answers. I hope he's smarter than that though.

it was so obvious atleast to me he was going to call the hokages >..<

How was it obvious to you? Like I said before, we were all led to believe that the Hokage couldn't be resurrected because their souls were in the Death God's stomach. Kishi just pulled this shinigami mask thing out of his butt to be honest. Not only that, but the actual temple where the masks were. I mean why was it never mentioned before that the Uzumaki clan had a place like that? It must have been close to Konoha since that's where Team Hawk was before they got the mask. I just think it's bad writing, although I'm glad that at least the secret has been revealed.

I also really liked the parallel between Naruto's return to Konoha at the start of Part 2 and Sasuke's. I like little easter eggs like that.

[Ace Of Keys]

I don't trust Orochimaru to just observe for long. Like he said in Part 1, he gets bored when things are too peaceful. He should be killed after the war, otherwise he'll probably start the next war. I hope Sasuke has foreseen this, but maybe he just doesn't care as long as he gets his answers. I hope he's smarter than that though.

I also really liked the parallel between Naruto's return to Konoha at the start of Part 2 and Sasuke's. I like little easter eggs like that.

No neither do I. It would be a stretch to say he would play a passive role and there is no question that as a schemer he will consider multiple options however just like before Sasuke can probably kill him so he'll need to play his cards right if he does have any ambition. Whatever goal he has in mind he has a pretty good poker face. and I agree the easter eggs are always fun tidbits

[HoennMaster]

I just can't believe how Orochimaru has gone back to being a viable threat in just one chapter. He absorbed Zetsu's body so it's safe to say that he can use Mokuton now

??Ok I don't recall this. when did this happen?

[lolipiece]

Meh. We've already seen the first two Hokage revived ages ago.

But at least it's nice to see Hiruzen and Minato. Father/son battle soon?

[Kamex]

Orochimaru must be planning something if he wants to go through the trouble of getting his arms back. Hopefully all he wants is to continue research about jutsu in solitude somewhere.

I don't know how I feel about all of the Hokage being back. Kinda cliche actually, I can imagine them giving Naruto their blessings after the war is over (along with a dying Tsunade). Plus it was kinda anticlimactic for me; I was expecting new characters or people who have only been briefly mentioned like Kagami/Izuna Uchiha or someone from the days of the Sage himself.

I also really liked the parallel between Naruto's return to Konoha at the start of Part 2 and Sasuke's. I like little easter eggs like that.

Yeah that was actually really cool. Not only that, but Naruto's panel was from the opposite angle, during the day, and he remarked how Konoha hadn't changed at all. Sasuke's panel is at night, and interestingly enough he feels that Konoha has changed a lot.

[TsukiMirage]

Revival of the Hokages was one of the expected outcomes, though the way it was done was ridiculous. Regardless, very interested in hearing what they have to say and what Sasuke plans on asking. And it appears that Orochimaru has mellowed out from his previous incarnation. Most intriguing chapter in a while.

[Chingchar]

Wait if Orochimaru cut the belly of the shinigami to release the souls inside it then that means that the rest of the Kubii's power has been released... Imagine if Naruto got his hands on that!

[JD]

I bet Hashirama and Minato will break the Edo Tensei and head off to face Madara and Obito.