Vol.37 Chapter 330 – The Sad News…!!

Naruto uses shadow clones to help himself create a new technique, which will save him from having to maintain his natural transformation and form transformation at the same time. His training is interrupted by the news of Asuma’s death. Shikamaru personally informs Kurenai of what happened to Asuma, giving her his last words, but afterwards does not attend Asuma’s funeral with the other Leaf shinobi. Instead, he smokes Asuma’s cigarettes, practices with his Chakra Blades, and plays shogi. After getting ready, he sets off with Ino and Chouji.