Chapter 135 pits Gamabunta against a fully unleashed Shukaku, as Gaara surrenders his mind to the beast and Naruto reshapes the giant toad into a fox to close the distance for a rescue attempt.
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Summary
Gamabunta lunges at Gaara, now fully swollen into the form of Shukaku. Struck by the sight of Naruto managing to summon so mighty a toad, Gaara forces himself into sleep so that Shukaku's own consciousness can seize the reins of the transformed body. Overjoyed at its freedom, the beast goes on the offensive, and Gamabunta struggles to stay clear of its blows.
Key Events
Recognizing that a drawn-out ranged duel is unwinnable, Gamabunta asks Naruto to reshape him into a form suited for grappling up close. Naruto morphs the toad into a fox, which charges at Shukaku. While the two titans collide, Naruto springs off Gamabunta and darts toward Gaara, meaning to rouse him from his slumber.
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Notes
In the manga, the fox that Naruto and Gamabunta become is an ordinary one, whereas the anime instead depicts the pair taking the shape of Kurama. This chapter is part of the Konoha Crush arc and was collected in Volume 15; Viz released it as The Gale-Like Battle…!!.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in Naruto chapter 135, "A Storm-Like Battle!!"?
Chapter 135 of Naruto pits Gamabunta against a fully unleashed Shukaku, as Gaara surrenders his mind to the beast and Naruto reshapes the giant toad into a fox to close the distance for a rescue attempt.
Why does Gaara let Shukaku take over his body in this chapter?
Struck by the sight of Naruto managing to summon so mighty a toad, Gaara forces himself into sleep so that Shukaku's own consciousness can seize the reins of his transformed body.
How does Naruto change Gamabunta's shape to fight Shukaku?
Recognizing that a drawn-out ranged duel is unwinnable, Gamabunta asks Naruto to reshape him into a form suited for grappling up close, and Naruto morphs the toad into a fox that charges at Shukaku.
What does Naruto do while Gamabunta and Shukaku fight?
While the two titans collide, Naruto springs off Gamabunta and darts toward Gaara, meaning to rouse him from his slumber and stop the rampage.
How does the anime depict the fox form differently from the manga in this chapter?
In the manga, the fox that Naruto and Gamabunta become is an ordinary one, whereas the anime instead depicts the pair taking the shape of Kurama.
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