Chapter 191 of the Naruto manga closes one duel and springs another trap. Choji takes comfort in the trail his friends left behind, while Shikamaru's disguise unravels and leaves the recovery team snared in Kidomaru's threads.
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Summary
With Jirobo defeated, Choji sets off after the rest of the Sasuke Recovery Team. Finding the markers they left to guide him, he sinks down in relief, grateful for friends who kept faith in him. The others realize the Sound Four set no traps ahead, a sign they assumed Jirobo would prevail.
Key Events
Seizing on that assumption, Shikamaru transforms into Jirobo and slips in among the three remaining Otogakure ninja. His cover breaks when he fails to scold Tayuya for her insults as the real Jirobo would have, exposing the ruse. Most of the team is swept up in Kidomaru's webbing, and Neji uses the distraction to strike him from behind.
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Notes
The chapter is part of the Sasuke Recovery Mission arc and was gathered in the twenty-second volume. Its Japanese release fell on November 17, 2003.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in the "Comrades…!!" chapter of Naruto?
Chapter 191 shows Choji, having just defeated Jirobo, following the markers his teammates left behind and taking comfort in knowing his friends never lost faith in him.
How does Shikamaru's disguise fail in this chapter?
Shikamaru transforms into the defeated Jirobo to infiltrate the remaining Sound Four, but his cover breaks when he fails to scold Tayuya's insults the way the real Jirobo would have.
What happens after Shikamaru's ruse is exposed?
Most of the Sasuke Recovery Team gets swept up in Kidomaru's webbing, and Neji uses the resulting distraction to strike Kidomaru from behind.
What arc and volume does "Comrades…!!" belong to?
"Comrades…!!" is chapter 191 of the Sasuke Recovery Mission arc, collected in volume 22.
When was "Comrades…!!" released in Japan?
"Comrades…!!" was released in Japan on November 17, 2003.
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