Ep. 434: Team Jiraiya confronts Team Asuma while Hidan and Kakuzu regroup with captured allies.

434

Tsunade reads Jiraiya’s novel as Naruto reveals his shadow clone trick to defeat Hidan. Yahiko introduces Nagato and Konan as Team Jiraiya to Team Asuma, sparking a battle. Black tendrils emerge behind Team Kakashi, allowing Hidan to destroy Naruto’s clones. The tendrils target Sakura until Naruto and Sasuke intervene. Team Jiraiya directs Team Asuma away before stopping their attack. Hidan escapes to meet Kakuzu, who carries Kakashi. Kakuzu leaves Kakashi with Hidan to retrieve other captains. Team Kurenai follows signs of the fight. Team Asuma finds an abandoned village and spots two children. Team Guy reunites with Team Kakashi. Yahiko attacks Team Asuma upon their arrival. Shikamaru’s retaliation enrages Nagato, whose power collapse destroys the house. Other teams notice the debris. Team Jiraiya enters the sinkhole to rescue the children. Ino and Choji wish to help, but Shikamaru advises against it.