Chapter 474 confronts Naruto with Konoha's decision to hunt down Sasuke, as Sai reveals Sakura's hidden plan and Gaara presses Naruto to abandon his friend if he still means to lead the village.
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Summary
An ink copy left by Sai informs Naruto that Konoha has resolved to deal with Sasuke on its own terms. Sakura backs the ruling, yet she could not bring herself to say so, and she barred her escorts from raising the matter with Naruto at all.
Key Events
Sai suspects that because of what Sakura feels for Sasuke, she intends to end him herself, both to atone for leaning on Naruto for so long and to keep Sasuke from slipping any deeper into darkness. Naruto sits with the weight of it until Gaara arrives, recounting the events of the Kage Summit and the part Sasuke played there.
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Notes
Gaara urges Naruto to let go of Sasuke if his heart is truly set on becoming Hokage. Far from the conversation, Tobi meets Danzo as the elder returns to Konoha, hinting at the schemes tightening around the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
What news does Sai deliver to Naruto in "His Resolve as the Hokage…!!"?
In "His Resolve as the Hokage…!!," an ink copy left by Sai informs Naruto that Konoha has resolved to deal with Sasuke on its own terms. Sakura backs the ruling but could not bring herself to tell Naruto herself.
Why couldn't Sakura tell Naruto about Konoha's decision herself?
Sakura backs Konoha's decision regarding Sasuke in this chapter but cannot bring herself to say so to Naruto directly. She even bars her escorts from raising the matter with him at all.
What does Sai suspect Sakura intends to do to Sasuke?
Sai suspects in "His Resolve as the Hokage…!!" that because of what Sakura feels for Sasuke, she intends to end him herself. He believes this is both to atone for leaning on Naruto for so long and to keep Sasuke from slipping any deeper into darkness.
What advice does Gaara give Naruto in this chapter?
Gaara arrives in "His Resolve as the Hokage…!!" and recounts the events of the Kage Summit and Sasuke's part in them. He urges Naruto to let go of Sasuke if his heart is truly set on becoming Hokage.
What happens between Tobi and Danzo in "His Resolve as the Hokage…!!"?
Away from Naruto's conversation with Gaara, Tobi meets Danzo as the elder returns to Konoha in this chapter. Their meeting hints at the schemes tightening around the village.
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