Chapter 34 shifts into a lighter register as Team 7 wraps up a mission and Kakashi is called away. A round of failed romantic overtures leads Naruto to Konohamaru, whose clumsy shadowing sets up a collision with two mysterious visitors from abroad.
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Summary
Once Team 7 finishes its latest job, Kakashi receives a summons and heads off. Naruto angles to spend time with Sakura, who in turn chases after Sasuke, and both come away rejected. Sulking, Naruto nonetheless senses that he is being tailed and flushes out Konohamaru, who praises his sharp instincts, oblivious to how poorly he had actually been hiding.
Key Events
Spotting Sakura glum over Sasuke's brush-off, Konohamaru jumps to the conclusion that she must be Naruto's sweetheart. Offended, she lunges at him, and as he bolts he barrels straight into two foreigners. Meanwhile, the Third Hokage gathers Kakashi and the rest of Konoha's jonin to announce that the Chunin Exams are nearly underway.
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Notes
This chapter closes out volume 4 and opens the Chunin Exams storyline. Its title Shinnyusha carries a questioning tone, landing somewhere near intruders or invaders. The two strangers Konohamaru bumps into turn out to be members of the Sand Siblings. It was first printed in the middle of 2000.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in Naruto chapter 34, "Intruders?!"?
In Naruto chapter 34, "Intruders?!," Team 7 wraps up a mission, Naruto is turned down by both Sakura and Sasuke, and Konohamaru's clumsy attempt to tail Naruto leads to a collision with two visiting Sand ninja.
Why does Konohamaru end up following Naruto in this chapter?
Konohamaru starts shadowing Naruto after sensing his idol is upset, but Naruto quickly notices he is being tailed and calls him out, even though Konohamaru believes he had hidden well.
What does Konohamaru mistakenly assume about Sakura?
After seeing Sakura upset over Sasuke rejecting her, Konohamaru wrongly assumes she must be Naruto's girlfriend, which angers her enough to chase after him.
Who are the two strangers Konohamaru runs into?
While fleeing from Sakura, Konohamaru crashes into two foreign ninja who turn out to be members of the Sand Siblings.
What does the Third Hokage announce in "Intruders?!"?
The Third Hokage gathers Kakashi and Konoha's other jonin to announce that the Chunin Exams are about to begin.
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