Theory time!

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So I've been speculating on the most recent chapter of the manga. I'd like to hear everyone else's input on the matter too!



So, I was having a discussion with my friend on Hidan and Kakuzu and the most recent chapter. From what I can tell, Hidan's jutsu turns him into a living voodoo doll (hence all the creepy totem and tribal markings XD). So essentially all he'd have to do now is stab himself in the heart and it would probably kill Asuma. I also think that, in order for the jutsu to take effect, Hidan needs to be on that symbol he drew on the ground with his blood. So, at this point, it seems that Shikamaru, Asuma, Izumo, and Kotetsu need to get him off of that symbol, but they can't hurt him without hurting Asuma as well. Similarly, Asuma can't go in and cut off Hidan's head like he was initially planning, because that will kill himself as well. Binding him with Shikamaru's jutsu probably won't work either, because even if Hidan were to let himself be bound in order to stay on the symbol, that means that Kakuzu can step in at any time and it leaves Shikamaru a sitting duck. Also, I don't think Hidan will kill Asuma right away, as he is definitely a masochist. He'll probably torture Asuma until he either dies from the pain, or the jutsu is broken. This seems like it would give Shikamaru some time to formulate a plan.

Then there's Kakuzu. We really haven't seen any of his natural abilities, although from what I can gather, it seems like he has incredible physical strength (I could be mistaken). This got me thinking, that MAYBE Kakuzu is a ninja medic. It would make sense for Akatsuki to have one, and I feel that it would make even more sense to pair up a guy who's jutsu kills by inflicting mortal wounds on himself, with a guy who can easilly heal those wounds and get him back in the fray. So, what do you guys think? Any thoughts?