Chapter 255 starts the extraction of Shukaku from Gaara as two of Konoha's teams converge on the Land of Rivers and Kisame steps up to intercept Guy.
Summary
Akatsuki begins drawing Shukaku out of Gaara, a ritual that demands three days of unbroken focus. Team 7 works out that Gaara has been carried off to the Land of Rivers, and because Team Guy sits nearest that region, Pakkun is dispatched to lead them there. Zetsu catches sight of Team Guy on the move and alerts the rest of the organisation. Kisame, still carrying a grudge against Guy, offers to head them off, and when he launches his attack he is let down to discover that Guy has no memory of him at all.
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Notes
This chapter belongs to the Kazekage Rescue Mission arc and was collected in volume 29. It carries the same title as the earlier chapter 140, and Viz renders it as Approach…!!
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in Naruto chapter 255, "Approaching…!!"?
In chapter 255, Akatsuki begins the three day ritual to extract Shukaku from Gaara. Team 7 traces Gaara to the Land of Rivers, and Pakkun is sent to guide Team Guy, who are closest, to the site.
Who confronts Guy in "Approaching…!!"?
Kisame confronts Guy in this chapter after Zetsu spots Team Guy approaching and warns Akatsuki. Kisame still holds a grudge from a past encounter, but he is let down when Guy shows no memory of him at all.
What arc does Naruto chapter 255 belong to?
Chapter 255, "Approaching…!!", is part of the Kazekage Rescue Mission arc and is collected in volume 29 of the manga.
How does Team Guy learn where Gaara is being held?
Team 7 works out that Gaara has been carried off to the Land of Rivers, and since Team Guy sits nearest that region, Pakkun is sent to lead them there.
What is the Viz translation title for chapter 255?
Viz renders chapter 255 as "Approach…!!" This chapter shares its Japanese title with an earlier chapter, 140, though the two cover very different events.
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