Naruto Chapter 645

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"Two Powers..!!"

09/05/2013

*Spoiler*

In this week's chapter we get to see Naruto and his father, Minato, bonding even more. But more importantly, we get to see them fighting together. That's what everyone has been waiting for since Naruto the manga started. Minato has now been around for several chapters, but this chapter spent a lot of time highlighting their fighting together, especially their use of Senjutsu.

We discover that only Senjutsu seems to be effective against Obito. That is very fortunate for the "good guys" as Naruto is able to use sage techniques. Now, Naruto and Minato can combine their attacks against Obito to actually have an effective weapon. Also, we learn another important thing this chapter, it is possible for Naruto to use both Senjutsu and Kurama's chakra simultaneously. Naruto only had difficulty doing both before because Kurama was jealous and didn't want to share his chakra with Naruto if Naruto was using Senjutsu at the time.

I must say, Naruto's and Kurama's relationship together is hilarious, adding some comedic relief in this very, very long ninja war. Kurama can act upset, but he obviously cares a lot about Naruto after all of their time spent together.

So, what does a combination of Kurama's chakra from both Minato and Naruto plus Senjutsu equal? Well, a joint Naruto-Minato Senjutsu/Kurama Chakra powered Rasengan (try saying that three times fast). It is a strong attack, but Obito still manages to block it with his very powerful black shield.

One odd thing about the chapter is Minato's reaction to fighting alongside Naruto. He compares it to the feelings he had when fighting with his wife. Now, I don't have a son, but I wonder if I would feel the same nostalgia that I felt when with my wife. I mean, maybe it's possible? But I doubt it.

Anyway, we come to the end of this chapter with Naruto and Minato creating a joint Senjutsu filled Bijudama. At the same time Obito has begun the Infinite Tsukuyomi! Will their attack hit in time? Will the entire world be stuck in Genjutsu forever?

Come back next week and find out!