The Invisible Dancers — 2

" The Invisible Dancers — 2 " ( 忍び舞う者たち 其ノ弐 , Shinobimau Mono-Tachi — Sono Ni , Viz: Those Who Dance in the Shadows, Part 2) is chapter 617 of the original Naruto manga.

## Summary [ ]

Reflecting on Naruto 's words, Lee remembers his time with Neji growing up, and as Naruto transfers some of his chakra to Lee, the young man — now resolved — respectfully closes his fallen comrade's eyes. Amazed by the chakra which also surrounded him, Kakashi reflected on his previous conversation with Shikaku as Kurama thought about Naruto's ability to match his own chakra with that of the different shinobi . Noting his lineage, Kurama silently mused to Kushina and Minato that their son had surpassed them, but notes that this is the power they wanted to pass onto their son. Meanwhile, atop the Ten-Tails , Madara decides to lend a hand to Obito and is able to break out of the Nara clan 's Shadow Imitation Technique . With the beast's tails bearing down on the Alliance, several shinobi attack them, causing the great damage to the beast. As Hiashi declares that Neji's sacrifice would not be in vain, Obito mocks him and has the beast surround them with its tails, thus creating a makeshift cage. Obito then notes the irony that Hiashi's clan had a system in place that essentially left persons in a " cage " just waiting to die. Despite this, the newly-empowered Alliance charges forward as Naruto notes that Neji's will was not dead just yet, cutting through the Ten-Tails with one of his Rasenshuriken . With Lee declaring that he would take care of Madara, Naruto's left arm, which was still dislocated, is fixed by Hinata via her Gentle Fist . Reaching the Uchiha , Lee delivers a powerful kick that bisects Madara and Naruto throws his Rasenshuriken which phases through Obito; both of these attacks successfully cut off the Uchiha's connection to the beast, causing them to retreat. With this, Naruto states that, unlike Obito, he did not want to cut off bonds with his comrades, nor did he want them to cut off the ones from them. Meanwhile in Konohagakure , Orochimaru and Taka seemingly arrive at their destination.

## Trivia [ ]

- When the alliance along with Naruto charges forward cutting through the Ten-Tails arms, they take the shape of a bird, highlighting the caged bird philosophy that the bird broke the cage and is free, and Neji's will isn't dead.