Naruto and Sasuke’s Journey to Hagoromo: Unveiling the Truth

Most people believe that Naruto and Sasuke met Hagoromo due to Kabuto and Obito, but this is not entirely accurate. A detailed analysis reveals that their meeting with Hagoromo happened much earlier and under different circumstances. In this article, we will delve into the truth behind their journey to see Hagoromo and the implications of this storyline in the Naruto universe.

Understanding the Parallel Events in the Naruto Manga

The war in the Naruto manga is not as straightforward as it appears. Events occur in parallel and are shown in different chapters. This means that some events happen simultaneously, while others are shown sequentially. This intricate narrative structure forms the backdrop for our exploration of Naruto and Sasuke's journey to meet Hagoromo.

Key Events Leading to the Meeting with Hagoromo

Chapter 660

In Chapter 660, the last page of the chapter reveals that Kurama is extracted from Naruto. This sets the stage for the intense encounter that follows.

Chapter 661

Chapter 661 shows Naruto "dying" on the last page of the chapter. This dramatic turn of events initiates a chain of events that will bring Naruto and Sasuke closer to Hagoromo.

Chapter 662

Chapter 662, Page 8, marks the moment when Karin realizes that Sasuke is "dead" or "dying." This realization is significant because it confirms that the battle happening in those eight pages occurred simultaneously with other major events, such as Madara vs. Tobirama and Sasuke's confrontation with Madara.

Naruto's Consciousness in a Different Realm

Flash forward to Chapter 670, where Naruto's true location is revealed. Hagoromo explains that Naruto is not dead but trapped within his own mind.

Hagoromo clarifies that he cannot release Naruto because it is not his responsibility. This revelation raises questions about the sequence of events. If Obito gave Naruto the jutsu to use the tailed beasts' chakra, why couldn't Hagoromo release Naruto then?

Further Evidence

In Chapter 666, Page 16, Obito gives Kurama to Naruto. However, the tailed beasts appear in Chapter 671, Page 9. This discrepancy suggests that Naruto met Hagoromo before acquiring the chakra of the tailed beasts through Obito.

The 8-tailed Gyuki’s statement in Chapter 671, Page 1, provides another piece of the puzzle. The Gyuki mentions that Obito forcibly extracted the tailed beasts from Madara and gave them to Naruto. If Naruto met Hagoromo when he acquired all the tailed beasts' chakra, why did the chakra appear much later?

The Role of the Ashura Reincarnation

The key to understanding when and why Naruto met Hagoromo lies in his status as the Ashura reincarnation. Hagoromo mentions that Ashura’s chakra is clinging to Naruto, indicating that Naruto is not yet ready to return to the real world.

Hagoromo explains that chakra vanishes from the body when one dies, but the fact that it is clinging means Naruto is near death. This suggests that Naruto's journey to see Hagoromo was a precursor to his ultimate fate.

The Role of Obito and Madara

Obito and Madara play crucial roles in this sequence of events. In Chapter 666, Madara and Obito battle, and Obito uses Kamui to give Naruto Kurama. This interaction is crucial as it brings Naruto and Sasuke closer to Hagoromo.

The events in Chapter 671, Page 9, reveal that the tailed beasts appear at this time, suggesting that the meeting with Hagoromo happened shortly after Obito's intervention.

The Pure Land and Divine Intervention

Unlike Hashirama and Madara, Hagoromo did not meet them when they were dying. However, Hagoromo did watch over them and could have intervened if necessary. The fact that Hagoromo never reached the pure land but stayed in the same dimension as his predecessors indicates that he was accessible to those who were near death.

Conclusion

The journey of Naruto and Sasuke to see Hagoromo is a complex narrative that involves parallel events, divine intervention, and the unifying power of chakra. Their encounters with Hagoromo reveal deeper layers of the Naruto universe, providing insights into the interconnected nature of the characters and their roles in the broader context of the series.