Chapter 179 presses Sasuke toward a fateful choice as the Sound Four dangle Orochimaru's power before him. In a quieter thread, Rock Lee revisits his taijutsu dreams just as Guy arrives at his side.
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Summary
The Sound Four scoff that Orochimaru is squandering his effort on Sasuke. Stung, Sasuke flares his cursed seal to disprove them, but they remain unmoved, boasting that their own seals answer to them far more fully. They needle his hunger to strike down Itachi and assure him Orochimaru can supply the power he lacks, with a stronger cursed seal listed as merely one option among many. Left to weigh Orochimaru against Konoha, Sasuke settles on an answer. In a separate scene, Lee dwells on his hope of becoming a remarkable ninja defined by taijutsu, and as he recalls how firmly Guy has always believed in him, Guy walks in to visit.
Key Events
The Sound Four dismiss Sasuke's cursed seal as inferior to their own. They tempt him with the promise that Orochimaru can grant the strength to kill Itachi. Sasuke is told he must choose between Orochimaru and Konoha, and he reaches a decision. Lee reflects on his ambition to master taijutsu. Guy arrives to see Lee.
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Notes
The chapter belongs to the Sasuke Recovery Mission arc and appears in Volume 20. Viz released it under the title Never Forget…!! It sits at the pivot where Sasuke's defection begins to solidify.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the Sound Four offer Sasuke in this chapter?
The Sound Four tempt Sasuke with the promise that Orochimaru can grant him the strength to kill Itachi, presenting a stronger cursed seal as just one option among many.
How do the Sound Four react to Sasuke's cursed seal?
The Sound Four dismiss Sasuke's flared cursed seal as inferior, boasting that their own seals answer to them far more fully.
What choice does Sasuke face in Don't Forget…!!?
Sasuke is left to weigh Orochimaru's offer of power against his loyalty to Konoha, and by the end of the chapter he settles on an answer.
What does Rock Lee reflect on in this chapter?
Rock Lee dwells on his hope of becoming a remarkable ninja defined by taijutsu, recalling how firmly Might Guy has always believed in him, just as Guy arrives to see him.
What title did Viz Media give this chapter?
Viz Media released this chapter as Never Forget…!!, part of the Sasuke Recovery Mission arc collected in Volume 20.
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