Noblesse Oblige.

With this chapter, we see which direction the manga is heading after Pain's invasion. Naruto is going to help the Cloud ninjas find Killerbee. Sasuke is going to head to the meeting of the 5 Kages. Tobi/Akatsuki is launching Moon's Eye Plan.

Since Naruto is heading for Killerbee and Sasuke is no longer aiming for Killerbee, those two probably won't meet anytime soon. I'm not that excited about this, except maybe learning Bee's disciple's skills.

Sasuke's end is getting a lot more interesting; I guess they have to make up for Sasuke's screentime after Naruto took like 30 chapters to fight Pain. Sasuke has switched Hawk's goal from annihilating Konoha to killing all 5 Kages. I have no idea why he needs to kill all the Kages, because he should only have a grudge against the Hokage. Anyways, it is a potential matchup between Hawk and Gaara's team.


I'm also excited on the gathering of the 5 Kages. Right now we know that Danzo is the Hokage, Gaara - Kazekage, Killerbee's brother - Raikage. It is still unclear who the Tsuchikage and Mizukage are, but we'll probably find out soon. In addition, Kisame referred to Madara as the Mizukage (but it isn't stated when he was) so there is a possibility that Madara might arrive at the meeting. However, I think Madara has better things to do than attend a meeting that Sasuke is going to crash. Unless Madara is going to help Sasuke out ... speculations ... o.O

It seems Sasuke has a new skill, he stated he wanted to test something out with Amaterasu. Also, Madara stated a possibility of a future power boost for Sasuke by syncing him with Gedo Mazo.

Furthermore, several interesting things were mentioned from Madara and Zetsu's conversation. First, Madara said Pain was supposed to save his resurrection ability for him, which caused me to think for a moment that this is how Madara has managed to stay alive for so long. Then I thought and Madara was wayyyy before Nagato's time, so his immortality probably still has to do with his hybrid Mangekyo Sharingan.

Next, he said he plans on syncing Sasuke with Gedo Mazo so Sasuke would either be getting some of the tailed-beasts' powers or would take over Pain's role of leading the ritual.

Finally, Madara said Naruto is currently stronger than Sasuke. Wow ... speechless.