A tense confrontation splits into three separate duels as Kabuto exposes himself as an enemy spy and taunts Naruto, while a blood-triggered fear leaves Tsunade paralyzed and the summoning contest turns badly against Jiraiya.
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Summary
Determined to settle matters on her own, Tsunade rushes ahead of Jiraiya, only for Kabuto to slice open his own arm and drench her in blood. Her dread of the sight leaves her frozen in place. Naruto struggles to square this scene with the ally he thought he had, but Kabuto reveals that his loyalty belongs to the Sound village and sneers that the boy squanders the fox's power and cannot measure up to Sasuke.
Key Events
Provoked, Naruto lunges at the wounded limb and is swatted aside with ease, after which Kabuto simply mends himself. The group then divides the fight three ways: Shizune takes on Kabuto, Jiraiya faces Orochimaru, and Naruto is left to guard Tsunade since the two enemies badly outclass him. Orochimaru, backed by Kabuto, calls up a pair of serpents, yet Jiraiya, still weakened by Tsunade's earlier poison, manages only the small toad Gamakichi.
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Notes
Part of the Search for Tsunade arc, the chapter hinges on Tsunade's terror of blood being turned against her and on the reveal that Kabuto has been serving Orochimaru all along.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in the Naruto chapter "Naruto, Attack!!"?
In "Naruto, Attack!!", Kabuto reveals himself as an enemy spy loyal to the Sound village, Tsunade freezes in fear after Kabuto spills his own blood, and the group splits into three separate fights against Kabuto and Orochimaru.
Why does Tsunade freeze during the confrontation?
In "Naruto, Attack!!", Tsunade freezes because Kabuto cuts his own arm and drenches her in blood, triggering her deep-seated fear of the sight of blood.
What does Kabuto reveal about his loyalties in this chapter?
In "Naruto, Attack!!", Kabuto reveals that his loyalty belongs to the Sound village, mocking Naruto for relying on the Nine-Tails' power and for failing to measure up to Sasuke.
How does the group split up to fight in this chapter?
In "Naruto, Attack!!", the group divides three ways: Shizune takes on Kabuto, Jiraiya faces Orochimaru, and Naruto is left guarding Tsunade since Kabuto and Orochimaru outclass him.
What arc and volume does "Naruto, Attack!!" belong to?
"Naruto, Attack!!" is chapter 165 of the Naruto manga, part of the Search for Tsunade arc, collected in volume 19, and published in Japan in April 2003. Viz titled it "Naruto Attacks!!"
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