Chapter 19 tours the impoverished Land of Waves through Sakura's eyes while Naruto and Sasuke turn their tree-climbing practice into a stubborn contest, and Tazuna recounts how his family and country lost all hope under Gatō.
Summary
With nothing left to gain from more chakra-control drills, Sakura accompanies Tazuna on his errands through the Land of Waves and witnesses firsthand the misery Gatō's stranglehold has inflicted on the region. Back at their training ground, Naruto and Sasuke keep at their attempts to scale the trees, and despite his rough start Naruto is steadily narrowing the gap with his rival.
Key Events
Rattled by the thought of being overtaken, Sasuke presses Naruto to pass along whatever pointers Sakura had offered. Naruto flatly declines, and the two settle into a rivalry that carries on even at the dinner table with Tazuna and his household. When the old man's grandson Inari grows distressed over the pair's efforts, Tazuna explains how the boy and the wider country came to abandon any belief in their own freedom.
Notes
This chapter is part of the Prologue: Land of Waves arc and was collected in Volume 3; Viz released it under the title The Emblem of Courage.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in "A Symbol of Courage," chapter 19 of Naruto?
In "A Symbol of Courage," Sakura accompanies Tazuna through the Land of Waves and sees the poverty Gato's control has caused, while Naruto and Sasuke turn their tree climbing training into a personal contest.
Why does Sasuke get frustrated with Naruto in this chapter?
Sasuke grows rattled at the thought of Naruto catching up to him and demands Naruto share the pointers Sakura gave him, but Naruto refuses, keeping their rivalry going even at the dinner table.
What does Sakura witness in the Land of Waves?
Traveling with Tazuna on his errands, Sakura sees firsthand the misery that Gato's stranglehold has inflicted on the impoverished Land of Waves.
Why is Inari upset in "A Symbol of Courage"?
Inari grows distressed watching Naruto and Sasuke's training efforts, prompting Tazuna to explain how the boy and the country came to abandon any belief in their own freedom.
What arc and volume does "A Symbol of Courage" belong to?
"A Symbol of Courage" is chapter 19 of the Naruto manga, part of the Prologue: Land of Waves arc, collected in Volume 3, and released by Viz under the title "The Emblem of Courage."
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