Game Over is the 193rd chapter of the Naruto manga, part of the Sasuke Recovery Mission. It hands Neji a solo duel with Kidōmaru, a probing battle of webs and Gentle Fist that lets the Hyūga prodigy turn his enemy's assumptions against him.
Summary
With catching up to Sasuke the only thing that matters, Neji offers to hold off Kidōmaru on his own so the rest of the recovery squad can keep chasing the Sound Four. Kidōmaru tries to halt them with his webbing, but Neji cuts it away and clears the path for his teammates.
Key Events
Judging Neji to be the group's most dangerous member, Kidōmaru cycles through a range of attacks to map out where his opponent is strong and where he might be exposed. Convinced that Neji can only sever the threads by gripping them with his hands, he traps the Hyūga's arms to leave him defenseless.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in the Naruto chapter "Game Over"?
Game Over is the 193rd chapter of the Naruto manga, part of the Sasuke Recovery Mission. Neji fights Kidomaru alone so the rest of his team can keep chasing the Sound Four.
Why does Neji face Kidomaru by himself?
Neji offers to hold off Kidomaru alone so the rest of the recovery squad can continue pursuing the Sound Four in their effort to catch up with Sasuke.
How does Kidomaru try to trap Neji?
Convinced that Neji can only sever his webbing by gripping the threads with his hands, Kidomaru traps the Hyuga's arms to leave him defenseless.
How does Neji turn the tables on Kidomaru?
Kidomaru's assumption proves false, and with his opponent's guard dropped, Neji seizes the moment and unleashes his Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms.
What manga volume includes the chapter "Game Over"?
The chapter Game Over is collected in volume 22 of the Naruto manga.
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