Chapter 302 catches Team 7 slipping into Orochimaru's hideout on the trail of Sasuke. When they corner the newcomer Sai, a confession about a second plot against the Leaf reveals just how tangled his loyalties truly are.
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Sakura returns the picture book he had been carrying, and the group presses him on why he threw in with Orochimaru. Sai admits the truth: he is aiding both Danzo and Orochimaru as they scheme toward another assault on the Leaf, a repeat of the Konoha Crush.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Kabuto lock Sai in a room in chapter 302?
In chapter 302, Kabuto ushers Sai into a room and bolts the door to keep him from wandering through Orochimaru's hideout while Sai reviews the secret instructions Danzo gave him.
How does Team 7 find Sai in this chapter?
Team 7 breaks into the same hideout while tracking Sasuke and manages to track Sai down to the very room where Kabuto had confined him.
What does Sai admit about his loyalties in chapter 302?
When pressed by Team 7 on why he threw in with Orochimaru, Sai admits he is secretly aiding both Danzo and Orochimaru as they scheme toward another assault on the Hidden Leaf, a repeat of the Konoha Crush.
What does Sakura return to Sai in this chapter?
Sakura returns the picture book that Sai had been carrying, just before the group presses him about why he sided with Orochimaru.
What does the chapter title "Infiltration" refer to?
The chapter's title, Sennyu, translates to infiltration or sneaking in, referring to Team 7's break-in at Orochimaru's hideout; it is collected in volume 34 under the Tenchi Bridge Reconnaissance Mission arc, first published in the spring of 2006.
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