Umino Iruka

Umino Iruka , or whom Naruto used to call as "Iruka-sensei" , is such a sweet character. He’s been like a father to Naruto since Naruto was still in Ninja Academy. And I think I haven’t really seen him on the manga for a while since Naruto Part 2 (Naruto Shippuuden as anime).

Since Jiraiya took place in training Naruto, Naruto seemed to be closer to Jiraiya rather than Iruka whom he recalled as "the first person" to ever acknowledge him (though seemed like Naruto never forgets his sensei).

Now that Jiraiya has died, seemed like Iruka’s character comes back to light, to replace what has been missing in Naruto’s life.

Naruto manga chapter 405 especially highlighted this. And I especially loved it when Iruka split the ice-cream into two; half for him, another half for Naruto, while citing how Jiraiya always complimented Naruto even when Naruto wasn’t around.

Sob sob.. I think that was especially sad!

But other than that, what interesting is the "code" that Jiraiya left for Konoha to translate. The code is;

9,31,8

106,7

207,15

What’s the meaning of this code? We only get to find that on next chapter, chapter 406! But in the meantime, any idea, guys???

Kisame, one of the Akatsuki members

Have you read the latest Naruto manga chapter, the chapter 404 ?

I think one of the highlights in this chapter is the conversation that Madara had with Kisame. Believe it or not (and as crazy as it sounds), Kisame has actually been knowing Madara as the "Mizukage" .

Kisame is from The Hidden Village of Mist , which situated in the Mizu Country (Water Country). "Mizukage" is the name for a leader of The Hidden Village of Mist .

Hence, Mizukage in the Water Country and The Hidden Village of Mist is quite as equal to "Hokage" in the Fire Country and The Hidden Village of Leaf (Konohagakure). Get it?

How is it possible is not yet revealed. But considering that Madara has been alive for approximately 100 years, anything seems possible. No?

For what we have known so far, Uchiha Madara had been the frontman of the Uchiha clan, co-founder of Konoha, then the Akatsuki top leader, Uchiha Itachi’s teacher, and now, a MIZUKAGE??!

What do you think of this? Does this hint a new theory about Madara to you?

Sasuke, leading "Team Eagle" out to crush Konoha

Have you read or have a peek at Naruto manga chapter 402 ? If you haven’t and would like to know, we now have the new "Team Eagle" . So who are the "Team Eagle"? OK, remember "Hebi" alias "Snake"?

***SPOILER WARNING***

Team Hebi was formed by Sasuke after he took down Orochimaru. The team comprised of Suigetsu, Karin, Juugo, and Sasuke himself. These people were once either worked or held captive under Orochimaru at Orochimaru’s hideouts.

Now, after Sasuke was told of the "truth" about his brother Itachi by Uchiha Madara, he has come forward for a revenge. For his brother. And no longer under the name of "Team Hebi", the new team, was named, "Team Eagle".

And as Team Eagle, their goal is ONLY, to crush Konoha.

If you have read the manga chapter, what do you think of Sasuke’s and Team Eagle’s new goal?