Chapter 227 of the Naruto manga collides the two rivals' signature techniques at the Valley of the End. The clash flings them apart and forces Naruto to face just how far Sasuke will go, driving him toward the fox's chakra.
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Summary
Roughly matched in force, the Chidori and the Rasengan cancel out and throw Sasuke and Naruto in opposite directions. Sasuke seethes that his rival could hold even with him, while Naruto reels at the confirmation that Sasuke truly means to end his life. Before Naruto can absorb the shock, Sasuke presses in again, determined to close the fight quickly.
Key Events
Naruto slips the attack and thinks back over their long rivalry, admitting to himself a jealousy he always kept hidden. Sasuke seizes him and readies a killing strike. Caught at that edge and wondering whether the two were ever really friends at all, Naruto begins drawing on the chakra of the Nine-Tails sealed inside him.
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Notes
The chapter falls within the Sasuke Recovery Mission arc and was gathered in the twenty-sixth volume. Its Japanese release came on September 6, 2004.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Chidori stronger than Rasengan?
In this chapter, the Chidori and the Rasengan are roughly matched in force, so neither overpowers the other; the two techniques simply cancel out and throw Sasuke and Naruto in opposite directions.
What happens when Naruto and Sasuke's attacks collide in this chapter?
The Chidori and the Rasengan cancel each other out, throwing Sasuke and Naruto in opposite directions.
How does Sasuke react to being matched by Naruto?
Sasuke seethes that his rival could hold even with him, and he presses in again afterward, determined to close the fight quickly.
What realization hits Naruto after the clash?
Naruto reels at the confirmation that Sasuke truly means to kill him, and reflecting on their long rivalry he admits to himself a jealousy he always kept hidden.
What does Naruto begin to do as Sasuke moves in for a killing strike?
Caught at the edge of the fight and questioning whether he and Sasuke were ever truly friends, Naruto begins drawing on the chakra of the Nine-Tails sealed inside him.
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