Chapter 249 shows Gaara defending Suna against Deidara at the cost of everything he has. As his villagers finally rally behind the Kazekage they once feared, Deidara turns Gaara's own protective sand into a trap.
Summary
Struggling loose from the sand pinning him, Deidara realises Gaara draws on two distinct supplies: the broad desert around them and a refined reserve kept for guarding and pinpoint strikes. Down at ground level, the people of Sunagakure watch the aerial duel, and Kankurō recalls how his brother has always meant to shield the village with his own life.
Key Events
No longer flinching at the sight of Gaara, the crowd cheers him on to bring the enemy down. Deidara exploits the gathering by letting a C3 blast fall toward the settlement. Gaara throws up a barrier to save them, but the distraction nearly costs him, and only his Shield of Sand deflects an incoming clay bomb in time.
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Aftermath
Unknown to Gaara, Deidara has planted explosives inside the finer sand he relies on. When they detonate, Gaara spends the last of his strength making certain the scattered sand does not rain down over the whole village, and in that drained state he is taken captive.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in Naruto chapter 249, "As Kazekage…!!"?
Chapter 249 shows Gaara defending Sunagakure against Deidara at the cost of everything he has, while the villagers who once feared him finally rally behind their Kazekage.
How does Deidara turn Gaara's own sand into a trap?
Deidara secretly plants explosives inside the finer sand that Gaara relies on for guarding and pinpoint strikes. When they detonate, Gaara is left drained from containing the blast.
Why is Gaara left too weak to fight after protecting Sunagakure?
Gaara spends the last of his strength making sure the sand scattered by Deidara's hidden explosives does not rain down over the whole village, leaving him drained and unable to defend himself.
How do the people of Sunagakure react to Gaara during the battle?
In "As Kazekage…!!", the villagers of Sunagakure watch the aerial duel and, no longer flinching at the sight of Gaara, cheer him on to bring Deidara down.
What happens to Gaara at the end of chapter 249?
After using his Shield of Sand to deflect Deidara's attacks and containing the explosion hidden in his own sand, Gaara is left in a drained state and is taken captive.
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