: Just as Minato attempts to seal his half of Kurama into Naruto, Black Zetsu intercepts the transfer, stealing the chakra for Madara. Production & Reception
: On the way, Sakura Haruno's medical ninjutsu proves insufficient. In a graphic scene, she performs manual heart massage by reaching into Naruto's chest to keep him alive. Naruto Shippuden Episode 414
: Simultaneously, Karin is distraught as she senses Sasuke's chakra fading. A mysterious person (revealed in subsequent episodes to be Kabuto) is seen approaching Sasuke's body. : Just as Minato attempts to seal his
: Gaara transports an unconscious Naruto toward Minato Namikaze, hoping to transfer the other half of Kurama's chakra to save him. : Simultaneously, Karin is distraught as she senses
This write-up covers , titled " On the Brink of Death " (死の際, Shi no Kiwa ), which originally aired on May 28, 2015. Episode Overview
As the Fourth Shinobi World War reaches its climax, the episode focuses on the dire consequences of recent victory. Having successfully extracted Kurama (the Nine-Tails) from Naruto and mortally wounding Sasuke, Madara officially becomes the Ten-Tails' Jinchūriki . Key Plot Points