Chiyo and Sakura size up the puppet master they are about to face, weighing what family history and medical skill can offer against an arsenal soaked in poison. The chapter opens the duel against Sasori as Sakura shatters the disguise he has hidden behind.
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Summary
Chiyo warns Sakura that Sasori lurks inside Hiruko, a puppet he wears as living armor. Sakura hopes that Chiyo, being his grandmother, can supply insider knowledge of his creations, yet the two have been estranged far too long for that to help. Compounding the danger, nearly every weapon in Sasori's collection is expected to carry poison. Even so, Chiyo remains sure the pair can win.
Key Events
At a separate spot, Deidara admits to Naruto and Kakashi that Sasori outclasses him, and he floats the idea of doubling back to lend a hand. The battle itself begins when Sasori lashes out, but Sakura slips past his strikes with startling agility and smashes Hiruko apart, exposing the true opponent underneath.
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Notes
The chapter sits within the Kazekage Rescue Mission arc and marks the true start of the Chiyo and Sakura versus Sasori confrontation. Sakura's evasive footwork here previews the puppet-focused tactics that carry through the rest of the fight.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in the Granny Chiyo and Sakura chapter of Naruto?
In this chapter, Chiyo warns Sakura that Sasori is hiding inside the puppet armor Hiruko, and the two begin their fight against him even though Sasori's arsenal is likely coated in poison.
Why can't Chiyo use inside knowledge of Sasori's puppets against him?
Although Chiyo is Sasori's grandmother, she and Sakura acknowledge in this chapter that the two have been estranged too long for her family connection to offer any real insight into his creations.
Who is hiding inside Hiruko in this chapter?
Sasori is revealed to be hiding inside Hiruko, the puppet shell he wears as living armor, and Sakura shatters it apart to expose him underneath.
How does Sakura fight in her first clash with Sasori?
Sakura shows off startling agility in this chapter, slipping past Sasori's strikes and smashing Hiruko apart, foreshadowing the puppet-focused tactics that carry through the rest of the fight.
What arc does Granny Chiyo and Sakura belong to?
Granny Chiyo and Sakura is chapter 265 of the Naruto manga, part of the Kazekage Rescue Mission arc, and is collected in volume 30.
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