Naruto Manga 404: Revelations

In Naruto Manga Chapter 404: Hawk and Akatsuki, Tobi unmasked himself before Kisame to reveal that he is Uchiha Madara (though his face was still not shown in the manga).

Meanwhile back at the Leaf, Naruto was summoned by the Fifth and was surprised to see Gamabunta with Gamakichi outside the Hokage’s office. Things even became more puzzling when he saw four more toads inside.

We learn now that the grampa frog who fought along side Jiraiya is a head hermit toad of Myouboku Mountain and is actually the one who taught Jiraiya the Hermit style ninjutsu. Fukasaku-sama, without beating around the bush, broke the news to them that Jiraiya have died in battle.

The scene shifts to the Hawk and some of the remaining Akatsukis gathered in a meeting on how to destroy the Leaf. Sasuke plans of eliminating the top rank of the village. A plan which Kisame actually belittled and attributed to inexperienced shinobis. Madara’s primary concern however, is to capture the two remaining tailed beasts.
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I am now puzzled with a lot of things. Why did Itachi have to protect Sasuke from Madara? What evil plan does Madara have for Sasuke? Was he really telling the truth about Itachi? What is the reason behind Kishimoto delaying to reveal Madara’s face? How will Naruto handle the truth of his master’s death?

The story continues to get more intense… brace yourself.