Naruto Shippuden Episode 55 <2026 Update>

Yamato is brought in to oversee the training because the high-intensity practice risks leaking the Nine-Tails' chakra. Yamato explains that his is a rare combination of Earth and Water natures, a feat normally only possible for those with a Kekkei Genkai .

Because Naruto is "slow to catch on," Kakashi introduces a training method only Naruto can perform due to his massive chakra reserves.

: Kakashi reveals Naruto naturally has four times more chakra than him; if the Nine-Tails' chakra were fully accessible, it would be 100 times more. The Role of Yamato and Asuma Naruto Shippuden Episode 55

Elsewhere in the village, is shown playing shogi with Shikamaru . Asuma makes a symbolic move, sacrificing a "knight" to protect the "king". He leaves Shikamaru with a riddle: the "king" of Konoha is not the Hokage, but something else that Shikamaru will one day understand. The First Step: Cutting the Leaf

The episode concludes with Naruto and hundreds of his clones focused on their first task: using Wind-style chakra to slice a leaf held between their palms. Despite the difficulty, Naruto manages a slight tear, surprising Kakashi with his rapid progress. Wind (episode) | Narutopedia | Fandom Yamato is brought in to oversee the training

Kakashi explains that advanced ninjutsu requires two components: (like the Rasengan) and Change in Nature . He outlines the five basic elemental natures: Fire ( Katoncap K a t o n Wind ( Fūtoncap F ū t o n Lightning ( Raitoncap R a i t o n Earth ( Dotoncap D o t o n Water ( Suitoncap S u i t o n

In , titled "Wind" ( Kazecap K a z e

: When a Shadow Clone is dispelled, the user gains all the experience and knowledge that clone acquired.