Chapter 91 hands Naruto a new mentor after his tutor is sidelined. He badgers the toad sage into training him, recovers control of his chakra once a hidden seal is lifted, and elsewhere Dosu plots to remove Gaara from his path to Sasuke.
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Summary
With his instructor Ebisu left unconscious, Naruto rounds on the toad sage and demands he make up for it by taking over the lessons. Jiraiya waves him off at first, so Naruto resorts to his Sexy Technique until the sage relents. Back to practicing how to stand on water, Naruto struggles until Jiraiya spots the Five Elements Seal fouling his chakra and strips it away, restoring the boy's command over his energy. In a separate thread, Dosu sets his sights on killing Gaara, reasoning that removing him will improve his own odds of drawing Sasuke as an opponent.
Key Events
Ebisu is knocked out, leaving Naruto without a teacher. Naruto pressures Jiraiya into becoming his trainer, using the Sexy Technique to seal the deal. Jiraiya discovers and unseals the Five Elements Seal, letting Naruto regulate his chakra again. Naruto resumes his water-walking training. Dosu decides to eliminate Gaara to raise his chances of facing Sasuke.
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Notes
The chapter falls within the Chūnin Exams arc and appears in Volume 11. Viz released it under the title Make Me Your Disciple?! A separate Volume 11 tankōbon also shares this name.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Naruto ask Jiraiya to become his new teacher?
After his instructor Ebisu is knocked unconscious, Naruto demands that Jiraiya take over his training, using his Sexy Technique to pressure the toad sage into agreeing.
What does Jiraiya discover while training Naruto to walk on water?
Jiraiya notices that the Five Elements Seal is fouling Naruto's chakra control, and by removing it he restores Naruto's ability to regulate his own energy.
Why does Dosu decide to target Gaara in this chapter?
Dosu resolves to kill Gaara in this chapter, reasoning that removing him from the Chunin Exams will improve his own odds of being matched against Sasuke.
What Viz title was given to this chapter?
Viz Media released this chapter as Make Me Your Disciple?!, part of the Chunin Exams arc collected in Volume 11.
What technique does Naruto continue practicing in this chapter?
Naruto resumes his water-walking training once Jiraiya frees his chakra from the Five Elements Seal that had been interfering with his control.
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