Chapter 86 brings Rock Lee's Chūnin Exam bout with Gaara to its brutal close, as the sand user turns Lee's finishing move against him, and Guy is left in tears by his student's refusal to stay down.
Summary
Lee unleashes his Reverse Lotus on Gaara, but at the final instant the sand held in the gourd on Gaara's back crumbles into a cushioning barrier that soaks up most of the blow. Left immobile by the strain of his own technique, Lee can only watch as Gaara calmly uses the sand to snap his arm and leg, a cruel penalty for daring to believe he could win.
Key Events
With Lee helpless and unable to shield himself, Guy intervenes on his behalf. Thrown by the idea of a teacher rushing to save his pupil, Gaara backs off and is named the victor. Even so, though Lee has already blacked out, his body rises on its own to keep fighting.
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Notes
Moved by Lee's unbroken determination to prove himself, Guy is overcome with emotion. This chapter is part of the Chūnin Exams arc and was collected in Volume 10.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in Naruto chapter 86, "A Splendid Ninja…!!"?
Chapter 86 of Naruto brings Rock Lee's Chunin Exam match against Gaara to a brutal close, as Gaara turns Lee's finishing move against him and Might Guy is left in tears by his student's refusal to stay down.
How does Gaara survive Rock Lee's Reverse Lotus attack?
At the final instant, the sand held in the gourd on Gaara's back crumbles into a cushioning barrier that soaks up most of the blow from Lee's Reverse Lotus, saving him from the full impact.
What injuries does Gaara inflict on Lee after blocking his attack?
With Lee immobile from the strain of his own technique, Gaara calmly uses his sand to break Lee's arm and leg as a cruel penalty for daring to believe he could win.
Why is Might Guy moved to tears at the end of the chapter?
Even after blacking out, Lee's body rises on its own to keep fighting, and Guy is overcome with emotion by his student's unbroken determination to prove himself.
Which arc and volume does Naruto chapter 86 belong to?
Chapter 86, "A Splendid Ninja…!!", is part of the Chunin Exams arc and is collected in volume 10 of the manga.
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