How Did Naruto Get His Arm Back? Why Did Not Sasuke Do The Same?
One of the most frowned upon detail in the Naruto series is none other than the mystery behind Naruto growing his hand back soon after losing it. The great duo of the Naruto series fought each other at the Final Valley and decided upon a conclusive fate for both of them. While Sasuke resolves to live his life as an atonement of all his sins, Naruto achieves the greatest aspect of his life. The dual also led to an unbreakable friendship in the series. However, how did Naruto get his arm back after losing it in combat? Moreover, what happened to Sasuke after that? Here are all the details.
Episode 478 of the series showcases this part of the story. The episode begins with a much-awaited brawl between the young Naruto and Sasuke. They both put all their efforts into the fight to rise as the victor. The fight began because Sasuke felt that he deserved all the hatred and the negative energy in the world to be on him. However, his fellow ninja, Naruto, disagreed with it. Hence, the fight began. It is notable that the dual-ended in a tie.
How Did Naruto Get His Arm Back?
The battle releases the tailed beasts entrapped inside Sasuke and finds both rivals become great friends by the end of it. Soon after the long brawl between the duo, Naruto and Sasuke are injured. It is worth mentioning that both of them lose their strong hands, i.e., Sasuke loses his left arm, whereas Naruto loses his right. However, since the beginning of the series, it has been clear that Naruto wishes to become the next Hokage. Hence, losing an arm would ruin his dream. This is where medic ninja Tsunade comes out.
The skilled ninja implants the first Hokage, Hashirama’s cells into Naruto’s lost arm. Now, the great Hokage’s cell has the ability to regenerate lives. At a point in the series, the cells helped many gain mortality. This is why great villains such as Kabuto and Madara were after the sacred cells. Finally, Tsunade shapes a prosthetic arm for Naruto, which reacts to all the senses and moves like a normal arm. Finally, Naruto grows an arm with the help of the great Hashirama’s cells. Later in the series, Naruto becomes the 7th Hokage of the Leaf Village, achieving all his dreams at last.
What Happened To Sasuke?
While Naruto quickly gains his arm back, Sasuke has a different set of mind. Moreover, he was sent to prison for his violent actions. However, soon after Kakashi becomes the Sixth Hokage of Konoha, he removes all the restrictions upon him. Moreover, also excuses his crimes. After getting out of the prison, Naruto discusses with Sasuke about the Hashirama’s cells and persuades him to regain his arm too. However, the strong-willed Uchiha tells Naruto that he thinks the loss of his arm symbolizes his sins and recalls the way he used to be.
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He further adds his desire to lead a life as redemption of all his wrongdoings. Hence, Sasuke resolves to grow older without an arm. However, a few episodes in the Boruto series signifies that the character does not need an arm to win fights. Moreover, he has the Rinnegan, so if he ever wants a new arm, he can use the Asura Path. Finally, Sasuke desired to live a life with his current state and thought growing an arm would prevent self-growth. Hence, his decision to stay the way he is and lead a journey of redemption. In the Boruto series, it becomes clear that after leaving the Leaf, Sasuke travels around to find the threats in the outside world to the village. Finally, for more updates on the series, keep coming back to The Anime Daily.
