Gaara vs.… is the 81st chapter of the Naruto manga, drawn from the Chūnin Exams arc. It closes out the fallout of Neji's cruel victory over Hinata and sets the stage for the eagerly awaited bout between Gaara and Rock Lee.
Main Characters (2)
Summary
Furious at how ruthlessly Neji treated his own relative, Naruto moves to strike him, only for Lee to hold him back and remind him that a reckoning between the branded genius and the so-called failure will have to wait. Medics carry the wounded Hinata off for treatment as the tension lingers.
Key Events
Naruto scoops up a trace of Hinata's spilled blood and, before the whole assembly, makes a solemn vow upon it that he will bring Neji down. Attention then shifts to the ninth match, where the selection process narrows the four remaining fighters.
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Notes
The draw lands on Gaara and Lee, and both step into the arena welcoming the chance to test themselves against one another. The chapter, part of volume 9, ends on the anticipation of their coming duel.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in the Naruto chapter "Gaara vs.…"?
Gaara vs.… is the 81st chapter of the Naruto manga, part of the Chunin Exams arc. It wraps up the fallout from Neji's brutal win over Hinata and sets up the Gaara versus Lee match.
Why is Naruto furious with Neji in this chapter?
Naruto is furious at how ruthlessly Neji treated his own relative Hinata during their match, and moves to strike him before Lee holds him back.
What vow does Naruto make in "Gaara vs.…"?
Naruto scoops up a trace of Hinata's spilled blood and makes a solemn vow before the whole assembly that he will bring Neji down.
Who is matched up in the next Chunin Exam bout after this chapter?
The draw lands on Gaara and Lee, and both step into the arena welcoming the chance to test themselves against one another.
What manga volume collects "Gaara vs.…"?
Gaara vs.… is collected in volume 9 of the Naruto manga.
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Rights holders
- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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