Chapter 114 marks the moment the Chūnin Exams turn to open warfare. Sasuke's Chidori draws blood from Gaara for the first time, and the shock forces the invading villages to trigger their assault on Konoha early.
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Summary
Sasuke's Chidori does more than punch through Gaara's sand barrier; it cuts into Gaara himself. Never wounded before, he is thrown into distress and abandons the transformation he had been building toward. Naruto, who moments earlier had feared for Sasuke's life, surprises himself by feeling a pang of envy at his teammate's growth.
Key Events
With Gaara hurt, the scheme the invaders had prepared falls apart, so Suna and Oto shift to their backup plan. A genjutsu washes over the arena and lulls most of the spectators into sleep.
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Notes
Seizing the chaos, the Fourth Kazekage turns on the Third Hokage, and the Konoha Crush begins in earnest.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in Naruto chapter 114, "Assault…!!"?
Chapter 114 marks the moment the Chunin Exams turn to open warfare, as Sasuke's Chidori draws blood from Gaara for the first time and the invading villages trigger their assault on Konoha early.
How does Sasuke's Chidori affect Gaara for the first time?
Sasuke's Chidori punches through Gaara's sand barrier and cuts into Gaara himself, and since he had never been wounded before, the shock throws him into distress and he abandons the transformation he had been building toward.
Why do the invading villages shift to their backup plan in this chapter?
With Gaara hurt and his scheme falling apart, Suna and Oto shift to their backup plan, casting a genjutsu that washes over the arena and lulls most of the spectators to sleep.
What does Naruto feel watching Sasuke's fight against Gaara?
Naruto, who moments earlier had feared for Sasuke's life, surprises himself by feeling a pang of envy at his teammate's growth after seeing the Chidori wound Gaara.
What major event begins at the end of chapter 114?
Seizing the chaos in the arena, the Fourth Kazekage turns on the Third Hokage, and the Konoha Crush begins in earnest.
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