Chapter 205 shows how far Kiba will go against Ukon, wounding himself to trap his foe, while a parallel scene finds Naruto's clones shredded by the bone-wielding Kimimaro during the Sasuke retrieval mission.
Summary
Ukon is stunned that Kiba would drive a blade into his own body just to reach him. When Kiba moves to finish the kill, Ukon slips out of his host to escape the worst of it, and Kiba seizes the opening to scoop up Akamaru and slip away. Drained by the ordeal, Ukon merges back with Sakon and insists that, the moment Kiba and Akamaru are found, the brothers cut them down side by side.
Key Events
Elsewhere, Kimimaro faces off against Naruto and tears through one wave of shadow clones after another. His fluid, almost dance-like footwork paired with the ability to turn his own skeleton into weapons proves far too much for the assault to overcome.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kiba's dog called?
Kiba's dog in this chapter is Akamaru, whom Kiba scoops up and escapes with after wounding himself to get close to Ukon.
What happens between Kiba and Ukon in "Kiba's Determination!!"?
Kiba stabs himself just to close the distance and strike Ukon, and when Ukon slips out of his host body to survive, Kiba seizes the chance to grab Akamaru and flee.
What do Sakon and Ukon plan to do after this fight?
After Ukon rejoins Sakon, the brothers insist that once Kiba and Akamaru are found again, they will cut them down together.
How does Kimimaro fare against Naruto's shadow clones in this chapter?
Kimimaro tears through wave after wave of Naruto's shadow clones, using fluid, dance-like footwork and the ability to turn his own skeleton into weapons.
What arc does "Kiba's Determination!!" belong to?
"Kiba's Determination!!" is chapter 205 of the manga, collected in volume 23 as part of the Sasuke Recovery Mission arc.
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