Ep. 305: Naruto defeats Sound Four to free comrades' souls while Shikamaru's strategy proves effective

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Inside the barrier, the Sound Four battle the Sasuke Retrieval Team while Shikamaru deliberately provokes them. The Sound Four believe Orochimaru reincarnated them, granting immense power through vengeful will. This malice grows so strong it leaks from the barrier, revealing their location to Naruto. Outside, Naruto contacts HQ and argues with Shikaku Nara, who maintains that the Chief Strategist must remain detached to coordinate the Allied Shinobi Forces effectively. Understanding Shikamaru's plan, Naruto creates a massive Rasen-Shuriken to destroy the barrier. The Sound Four are defeated, and the comrades' souls return to their bodies, reuniting the group. While the Alliance celebrates the recovery of their friends, Naruto remains concerned that negative emotions continue to spread across the battlefield.