The long-simmering rift between teammates boils over on a hospital rooftop. What Naruto treats as a friendly bout turns bitter when Sasuke refuses to be called an equal, and the two rush at each other with a Rasengan and a Chidori as Sakura begs them to stop.
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Summary
Ignoring Sakura's protests, Naruto and Sasuke climb to the roof of the hospital to settle their quarrel. Naruto approaches the match lightly and invites Sasuke to fasten on his Konoha headband, but Sasuke turns the gesture down, unwilling to accept that doing so would place them on the same level. The refusal stings Naruto, who feels his standing as a village ninja is being dismissed.
Key Events
Naruto boxes Sasuke in with a ring of shadow clones, only for Sasuke to sweep them aside using his Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique. Once the smoke thins, Sasuke spots a lone clone still standing, lending its hands to help Naruto shape a Rasengan. In answer he ignites his own Chidori.
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Notes
The two teammates hurl themselves toward one another as Sakura cries out for them to halt. This chapter is collected in Volume 20 under the Sasuke Recovery Mission arc and first ran in Japan on July 14, 2003.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do Naruto and Sasuke fight on the hospital roof?
In Naruto vs. Sasuke!!, Naruto invites Sasuke to fasten on his Konoha headband, treating the bout as a friendly way to settle their quarrel. Sasuke refuses, unwilling to accept that doing so would place them on the same level, which stings Naruto and sparks the fight.
How does Sasuke get past Naruto's shadow clones?
Naruto boxes Sasuke in with a ring of shadow clones, but Sasuke sweeps them aside using his Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique. Once the smoke clears, he spots one clone still standing and helping Naruto shape a jutsu.
What jutsu do Naruto and Sasuke use in their final clash?
Naruto shapes a Rasengan with the help of a surviving shadow clone, while Sasuke ignites his own Chidori in answer. The two then hurl themselves toward one another.
Who tries to stop Naruto and Sasuke from fighting?
Sakura protests the fight from the start and cries out for Naruto and Sasuke to halt as they rush at each other. Her pleas do not stop the clash.
What arc and volume does Naruto vs. Sasuke!! belong to?
Naruto vs. Sasuke!! is chapter 175, collected in Volume 20 under the Sasuke Recovery Mission arc. It first ran in Japan on July 14, 2003.
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