How Did Sasuke Lose His Arm? A Look Back

He’s seen with only one arm, but many viewers don’t know why. How did Sasuke lose his arm?

Sasuke lost his arm during the final battle between him and Naruto. The two clashed their Chidori and Rasengan together, blowing an arm from each off in the process. Sasuke lost his left arm (above the elbow) and Naruto lost his right. How did Sasuke lose his arm? Him and Naruto clashed their Chidori and Rasengan together.

As the Boruto: Naruto Next Generations anime gears up into more manga-focused arcs, those who need a refresher on the canon material might forget why Sasuke only fights with his right arm.

A running joke in the new generation is that Sasuke is always running out of chakra, but once you realize he was originally left handed it begins to make a little bit more sense.

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Will Sasuke Get His Arm Back in Boruto?

No, Sasuke will not get his arm back in Boruto. As the Shadow Kage, Sasuke has shown that his lost limb doesn’t hold him back. He’s won a ton of fights in the new generation without it, and he still views his lost arm as a reminder of his sinful past. There’s no reason to believe he’ll change his tone anytime soon, especially as he can channel his Chidori through his sword, anyways.

How Did Naruto Lose His Arm?

Naruto lost his arm during the final battle between him and Sasuke. Being right handed, Naruto used his Rasengan in direct contact with Sasuke’s left handed Chidori. The pair both lost a limb, as their strength was equal.

Why Does Sasuke Not Replace His Arm?

Sasuke decided not to replace his arm in order to atone for his sins. He views his lost arm as a reminder of his past. Sasuke seeking revenge on, and then for his brother Itachi ultimately resulted in the lost limb. 

He did not feel as though he deserved the fresh start of receiving a new arm from Tsunade, and as an ally to the Leaf Village (and the future Shadow Kage) he needed a constant reminder of how his vengeful tendencies can lead to regrettable paths.

Sasuke has only shown his ability to channel his Chidori through his sword, eliminating the need for his left hand.

Does Sasuke Get A Prosthetic Arm?

No, Sasuke does not get a prosthetic arm. He’s remained committed to viewing his lost limb as a reminder of his past, and he has no intentions to ever receive a prosthetic arm and likely never will.

How did Sasuke lose his arm? Him and Naruto clashed their Chidori and Rasengan together, blowing each other’s arms off from the force.