Kakashi's attempt to corner Kabuto exposes a body-double trick, while the finals bracket for the Chūnin Exams is set. With a match against Neji looming, Naruto goes looking for a teacher and Kakashi points him toward Ebisu.
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Summary
Kakashi moves to hold Kabuto in place, hoping to learn how he is tied to Orochimaru. Once he has him pinned, one of the supposedly dead Anbu rises and bolts, revealing himself to be the true Kabuto. The figure Kakashi restrained turns out to be a reanimated corpse wearing Kabuto's likeness.
Key Events
The first-round pairings for the finals of the Chūnin Exams are then locked in: Naruto is set against Neji, Gaara draws Sasuke, and Shino faces Kankurō. Shikamaru is matched with Dosu, and whoever wins that bout will go on to fight Temari. The Third Hokage reminds the competitors that advancement does not hinge on winning, only on showing they are worthy of the rank of chūnin.
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Notes
As the group breaks up, Naruto realizes he needs extra preparation to stand a chance against Neji and seeks out Kakashi. Because Kakashi plans to coach Sasuke instead, he suggests Ebisu as a stand-in trainer. The chapter appears in Volume 10 within the Chūnin Exams arc and was published in Japan on September 3, 2001.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in the Naruto chapter "Naruto's Wish…!!"?
In "Naruto's Wish…!!", Kakashi discovers that the Kabuto he restrained was actually a reanimated corpse, the Chunin Exam finals bracket is set, and Naruto seeks out training help ahead of his match against Neji.
How does Kabuto trick Kakashi in this chapter?
In "Naruto's Wish…!!", Kakashi believes he has captured Kabuto, but the figure he restrained is a reanimated corpse made to look like Kabuto, while the real Kabuto, disguised as an Anbu, slips away.
Who is Naruto matched against in the Chunin Exam finals?
In "Naruto's Wish…!!", the finals bracket is set with Naruto facing Neji, Gaara against Sasuke, Shino against Kankuro, and Shikamaru against Dosu, with the winner of that bout meeting Temari.
Who does Kakashi recommend to train Naruto for his match against Neji?
In "Naruto's Wish…!!", Kakashi tells Naruto that he will be training Sasuke instead, and suggests Ebisu act as a stand-in trainer to help Naruto prepare for his fight against Neji.
What arc and volume does "Naruto's Wish…!!" belong to?
"Naruto's Wish…!!" is chapter 89 of the Naruto manga, part of the Chunin Exams arc, collected in volume 10, and published in Japan in September 2001.
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