[Manga] Chapter 348 Discussion

[Hunter]

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Summary :

Originally Posted by DarkLordOfKichiku

Suigetsu & Sasuke enters some place which looks like a prison, where those Orochimaru imprisoned are put.

They meet Karin, a woman with glasses. At first, she refuses to go with them. Suigetsu leaves the room and as he does, her personality suddenly changes. She locks the door to the room. She then lets out a breath, takes off her glasses and gets close to Sasuke, then says "Well, if it's Sasuke who says it, then I suppose I'll go". Sasuke says "What the? You changed your mind quite fast.". To this she responds "Well, I am assigned to watch-duty here after all, so I had to think a little about it".

She gets closer to Sasuke. Sasuke says "You.. back away a bit". She then says "Say... Why can't it just be you and me? Suigetsu isn't necressarilly... huh?"

Suigetsu apparently returns to the room by destroying the wall. Suigetsu then says "Let's get going, Sasuke. If Karin aren't going to come..." Sauske says: "Nah, she's coming". Karin says "W... Who's going to come! I'm just... happening to go in the same direction as you! Errhrm!".

Scene switches to a man in a prison cell who's mumbling: "No... a woman after all... Yeah, a woman it'll be, no wait... a man after all... yeah, a man it'll be." End.

[Sabaku Kyu]

It seems imaginations are as active as ever this week. I've moved all translated spoilers to this thread. The tag is to save space.

Spoiler for chp348 spoiler summaries:

Spoiler 4: The assasins from the mist

Zetsu meets up with Itachi & Kisame and informs them about Suigetsu & Sasuke. He then says that they (meaning himself) ate Orochiamru (his leftover body, I suppose). The then says that it has become interesting. Kisame asks Itachi if the shouldn't be going. Itachi says not yet and wonders about the "man who accompanies Sasuke". Kisame apparently knows Suigetsu and knows that the sword he carries is Zabuza's sword. Itachi asks if he remembers the past. Kisame denies this, saying he doesn't care about his past clan, sorta. Kisame then says that he has got to get moving, because "they have begun to move". Itachi answers "The seven swordsmen of mist, eh?" to which Kisame laughs and says that he'll be a spectator.

Scene switches to Sasuke and Suigetsu, who have just crossed a lake. Before them three shinobi appear. Sasuke asks who they are and Suigetsu, who is surprised, says that they're three of the Seven Swordsmen of the mist. They're apparently: a man with an eyepatch, a woman in armor and a "tall baldy". They say that they've come for Suigetsu & Sasuke's heads. The first man is named Suiko (Water tiger, FYI) and he wears a shell-like sword, the woman's name is Shibuki and she has a sword in the shape of a snake and the baldy's name is Zatou and he wields a thin long sword. Suigetsu asks if Kisame isn't comming and think it's regrettable. They asks about the sword that Suigetsu carries and if he understand what that means. Suigetsu says that he intends to take his own place in the seven swordsmen of mist, sorta. They laugh at him for showing such arrogance. They also say that he and Sasuke has nowhere to escape. Sasuke then warns them that if they're going to get in his way, he'll kill them. The battle is about to begin. Suigetsu says that he's going to take their swords too. Zatou comments to this with an "... hou?".

Short timeskip. The battle is over and Zatou & Suiko are dead but Shibuki is still alive and fightning both Sasuke & Suigetsu. She uses a suiton that is a higher version of the one Zabuza used against Kakashi, with many water dragons attacking instead of a single one. Suigetsu says to Sauske that "This is bad". Sauske says nothing. Suddenly the woman falls, killed from behind. Someone says "A-h, so it was you after all!". The newcomer is Karin, apparently - she's described as looking similar to Hinata or something. Suigetsu praises her for killing of Shibuki so easily. Karin says that small fry like these are no match for her. She also asks what they've come for, but also says that she can probably guess. Sasuke says that if she wants to leave the boring life she's been having up until now, she should come with him Karin agrees and Suigetsu makes some comment on her behaviour. Sasuke then says that "next is Juugo". Chapter ends.

Spoiler 5:
Deidara & Tobi is walking in a forest. Zetsu appears. He tells them to seek out Sasuke, but I'm not sure of exactly for what (Darn Kishi for having Zetsu speaking in Katakana) - Deidara refuses - at which Tobi teases him. Zetsu tells him to quit complaining and get going.

Scene changes to suigetsu & Sasuke. Suigetsu asks Sasuke that they take a rest. He has no problem with it and they do so. Suddenly, Suigetsu draws his sword and asks "Who is it...!". Sasuke says nothing. Deidara & Tobi appear. Deidara says "So you are Itachi'a little brother. Un". Sasuke says "You are... Akatsuki, eh? What business do you have with me?". Spoiler ends.

Spoiler 6:
Sai is talking with everyone. Hinata and Neji appears to talk, but Sai somehow prevents them from doing so. It seems like it's the first time they meet Sai. Sai apparently asks Hinata something and then kisses her hand - at which Sakura punches him. Kiba is furious at Sai and Neji is apparently not too happy either if I get it correctly. Sai says that he read in a book that you were supposed to do that. Hinata has fainted.

Scene switches to Sasuke & co. Five people are seen behind him. In the last pannel we're shown the akatsuki leader's corpse. Chapter ends.

Spoiler 7:

Karin feels Orochimaru's chakura inside Sasuke's and confirms that it is approaching closer to her
At the South hideout, the captured shinobi start to get out of control now that they know Orochimaru is dead.
Karin takes care of all those that attack her
When she gets surrounded by 6-7 of them, Sasuke and Suigetsu come to her aid
They talk a little, but ultimately she joins them because of their help.

Scene -> Akatsuki
Akatsuki Leader: "Itachi, you've taken a lot of time fulfilling your requirements"
"It's not like you"
Itachi: "..."

Akatsuki conversation goes on.
All seven are there, in real life, not as holograms.
The face of the akatsuki leader is hidden as he is holding an umbrella

Sasuke & Suigetsu are walking along a river. Suigetsu says that it's not much further on. Sasuke says nothing.

Spoiler 8

Scene changes. Karin is shown saying "Seems like they've finailly come". She has black hair and is clothed in a way similar to Sai and has a face not unlike that of the two-tails. She's apparently attacked by some people whom she finishes off. Four other corpses are seen nearby. She apparently meets Sasuke saying "Haha! So you finally did it! Sasuke, you killed Orochimaru, right?". Sasuke doens't respond to that, but comments that she seems to be as loud and rampaging as usually. Suigetsu says that they can let the others go since Orochimaru is dead. Karin apparently sort of taunts Suigetsu for having been a test subject of Orochimaru's. He comments that she's the same as always. Karin asks about the sword and Suigetsu says that he got it from Zabuza's grave. Karin then asks if they're going to get Juugo and also says that it's going to be fun. Sasuke says that it's enough talk and that they should get gong.

Scene changes to Konoha. Naruto introduces Sai to Neji, Kiba, Lee and Shino. Something funny happens here, involving Sai and Shino if I got it right.

Scene changes to Sasuke & co who are looking at something. Chapter ends.

I didn't see much point to posting spoiler #1 (it's too obviously false). Spoilers #2 and #3 haven't been translated as far as I can tell. Also, there are still two new summaries which haven't been translated yet.

Spoiler 8 looks the most likely so far.

[Sasuke_Bateman]

Well all i can say is i hope Karin looks nothing like Sai.

[ri0]

Well after the overpowering of Sasuke the last month, I would consider Spoiler 6 :-D

[SpiRo]

I guess this chapter will be one more of introducing .. Karin will be introduced and then they will go for some thing same as suigetsu ..

Think she will be Deidara or Tobi opponent ..

[DeDe]

Here's spoiler #9.

Spoiler for #9:

Spoiler 9
Sasuke & Suigetsu are shown walkign thorugh a corridor or the like, filled with beaten men/people. Sasuke says that things went roguhly here, to which Suigetsu responds that it was all because of Orochimaru's ambition, but that this place is especially affected, sorta. The south headquarter, which they are at now, was apprently the place where most of those caught by Orochimaru were taken, sorta. They encounter Karin. She asks Sasuke if he has killed Orochimaru. Sasuke says that he has come to take her away from here. She says that it's no big thing to her. She also asks if "that one" is coming too (meaning Suigetsu in this case). She and some more people with apparently readies their weapons and Karin says that she wishes to test Sasuke. She attacks, taking a swing at Suigetsu, who swings Zabuza's sword at her. Sasuke, however, stops them in the middle of their attacks. Karin is shocked and think that he is fast. Suigetsu says that this is why he disliked the idea of teaming up with "those people". Karin says "...I see" and then proccededs to say that she doesn't know whether to trust them, but that she knows that Sasuke is different from Orochimaru. But there's also one more matter to take care of: the others (the men who are with her, apparently). She says that they can't just leave them and that they don't belong here - they all apparently have some sort of special ability and have lived harsh lives. She tells Suigetsu that he should understand, to which h eonly responds "... heh". She rings a bell, apparently. The men apparently notices it, dropt heir weapons and falls asleep or the like. She says that from now on, they'll be dreaming and that they have to return before they wake up. Sasuke says "Yeah/sure" with a smile. Suigetsu says "Now we're off to the northen headquarter".

Scene changes to konoha. Sai apparently read in a book that you're supposed to give presents to your friends, so he makes a nude pic of Naruto & Sasuke for Sakura, if I get it correctly. They both whack him for it, thorugh Sakura, despite saying that she'll throw it away, seems eager to keep it. Naruto takes the picture and tear it apart.

Scene changes to Sasuke & co who's walking along some mountain path. Sasuke & Karin are having a conversation. She asks if they can stay and meet a certain person since they're in the lightning country anyway. Sasuke asks who. She doesn't respond. Then she says "... no, nevermind, after all". Sasuke says that it's fine, sorta. Karin smiles at Sasuke. Suigetsu makes a sort of strange face.

Scene changes. We see a room where a row of men kneels before a man. He suddenly says "! So he has come. Well, will it be a demon or a snake...?"

Everything seems okay except for the Konoha part. It just takes the joke last chapter too far and runs it into the ground.

[Sabaku Kyu]

That one's pretty good. If it's false, then the author is creative and has a good feel for Kishimoto's writing. It's not impossible that a running gag might be made from the joke last chapater. At any rate, I'm sure SasukeXKarin fans will like it.

[Sasuke_Bateman]

Originally Posted by Sabaku Kyu

That one's pretty good. If it's false, then the author is creative and has a good feel for Kishimoto's writing. It's not impossible that a running gag might be made from the joke last chapater. At any rate, I'm sure SasukeXKarin fans will like it.

Yes, Sasuke charmed her with a smile....it's beautiful, too bad it's FAKE!

[Nawaki]

I think.. This girl maybe the blue haired Akatuski member.

If not.. It maybe Anko... I mean... whatever happened to her?

Oh, and who the heck is Karin? -_-

[Mr. Johnny 5]

There is no such thing as a lightning country...so it must be fake....there is only a cloud country which would come near it... (i think)

That of the mists swordsmen must be fake aswell....to bring them back and kill them off so fast in 1 chapter + into a timeskip....is ridiculous..

I kinda like spoiler 6 but it's too short + has no info about the newest members of the Sasuke-Squad...so probably fake aswell..

[Sabaku Kyu]

Originally Posted by Mr. Johnny 5

There is no such thing as a lightning country...so it must be fake....there is only a cloud country which would come near it... (i think)

I thought it was Hidden Cloud village in the Lightning Country? All the major countries are named after elements right?

[Sasuke_Bateman]

Originally Posted by Nawaki

Oh, and who the heck is Karin? -_-

Sasuke's soon to be wife.

[Nawaki]

Originally Posted by Mr. Johnny 5

There is no such thing as a lightning country...so it must be fake....there is only a cloud country which would come near it... (i think)

That of the mists swordsmen must be fake aswell....to bring them back and kill them off so fast in 1 chapter + into a timeskip....is ridiculous..

I kinda like spoiler 6 but it's too short + has no info about the newest members of the Sasuke-Squad...so probably fake aswell..

Raikagakure exists. Thats the same exact thing people said about the Grass, untill Zetsu showed up.

[Nawaki]

Originally Posted by Sasuke_Bateman

Sasuke's soon to be wife.

No wai.

Sasuxhina.

[Rahan]

Originally Posted by Nawaki

Raikagakure exists. Thats the same exact thing people said about the Grass, untill Zetsu showed up.

There is a village of Cloud (Kumogakure) in the Land of Lightning (Kaminari no Kun)

Yugito comes from this village.

[Mr. Johnny 5]

Really? I really thought the country's were....

Cloud (Lightning)
Fire (Konoha)
Water (Mist)
Wind (Sand)
Earth (Stone)

[Sabaku Kyu]

Edit: Mr. Johnny, Cloud being a country doesn't make sense when you think about it. All the other countries are named after elements

[tkdtiger]

I kind of read it that Hidden Leaf is another name for konoha

[Mr. Johnny 5]

Originally Posted by Sabaku Kyu

Edit: Mr. Johnny, Cloud being a country doesn't make sense when you think about it. All the other countries are named after elements

That's right...i watched a few episodes back (Neji's story about the Hyuuga)

It was a Cloud shinobi from the Country of Lightning....and even after putting those elements i was still sure i heard that it was the country of cloud....

Anyways thanks for correcting me

And you are correct tkdtiger
Leaf for konoha (fire country)
Suna for Sand (wind country)
Iwa for Rock (Earth country) (i think )

[Rahan]

Originally Posted by tkdtiger

I kind of read it that Hidden Leaf is another name for konoha

Konoha means Leaf in japanese
Hidden Leaf stands for Konohagakure, but we rarely uses the Hidden in english or japanese.