Chapter 182 sets the Sasuke Recovery Mission in motion. After Sakura reveals Sasuke has fled to Orochimaru, Tsunade hands a shorthanded Shikamaru the task of picking a squad to bring him back.
Summary
Out on errands for Tsunade, Izumo and Kotetsu come across an unconscious Sakura. Once they rouse her, she explains that Sasuke has abandoned the village, and the two rush the news straight to the Hokage.
Key Events
Caught off guard that Orochimaru would act this quickly, Tsunade summons Shikamaru and briefs him. With Konoha still thin on manpower after the recent Crush, he and a genin team of his own choosing are all the village can spare for the retrieval.
Notes
Tsunade puts Naruto forward, and Shikamaru is set on including Chōji. Naruto argues that Shino would serve better, but Kiba reports that Shino is off on another assignment and offers himself instead. Overhearing from nearby, Lee suggests Neji, though Lee himself is stuck waiting on his upcoming surgery.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in Naruto chapter 182, "Assemble!!"?
Chapter 182 sets the Sasuke Recovery Mission in motion. After Sakura reveals that Sasuke has fled to Orochimaru, Tsunade hands a shorthanded Shikamaru the task of picking a squad to bring him back.
Who discovers that Sasuke has left the village?
Izumo and Kotetsu, out on errands for Tsunade, come across an unconscious Sakura. Once they rouse her, she explains that Sasuke has abandoned the village, and the two rush the news to the Hokage.
Why does Tsunade give Shikamaru such a small team to retrieve Sasuke?
With Konoha still thin on manpower after the recent Konoha Crush, Tsunade tells Shikamaru that he and a genin team of his own choosing are all the village can spare for the retrieval.
Who joins Shikamaru's squad instead of Shino in "Assemble!!"?
Naruto argues that Shino would serve better, but Kiba reports that Shino is off on another assignment and offers himself instead, joining alongside Naruto and Choji.
Why isn't Lee part of the Sasuke Recovery squad in this chapter?
Lee suggests Neji for the squad after overhearing the discussion, but Lee himself cannot join because he is stuck waiting on his upcoming surgery.
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