A duel of insects against puppetry plays out as Shino quietly outmaneuvers Kankurō's poison, while elsewhere a cracking stone face betrays the toll of Sarutobi's desperate struggle against Orochimaru's soul.
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Summary
Kankurō sends the puppet Karasu after Shino, but the Aburame's insects let him slip clear of the blow. A cloud of toxic gas follows, and though Shino narrowly avoids it, he steps straight into a second strike. His swarm eventually overwhelms the puppet, yet Kankurō still manages one more attack.
Key Events
That final strike falls short, because Shino has quietly guided his kikaichū to where Kankurō truly stands. The insects drain the puppeteer's chakra and seal the outcome. Overcome by the poison he inhaled earlier, Shino loses consciousness and leaves the remainder of the fight in other hands.
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Notes
Belonging to the Konoha Crush arc, the chapter cuts between the arena and Sarutobi's effort to tear out Orochimaru's soul, signalled by his carved likeness fracturing on the Hokage Rock and unsettling the ninja who witness it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What puppet does Kankurō send after Shino?
In Negligence…!!, Kankurō sends his puppet Karasu after Shino. Shino's insects let him slip clear of the attack, though a cloud of toxic gas follows and he narrowly avoids one strike only to step into a second.
How does Shino defeat Kankurō in this chapter?
Shino quietly guides his kikaichū insects to where Kankurō truly stands, letting his swarm overwhelm the puppeteer and drain his chakra. This seals the outcome even after Kankurō manages one more attack.
Why does Shino lose consciousness after winning the fight?
Shino is overcome by the poison gas he inhaled earlier in the match. Losing consciousness, he leaves the remainder of the fight in other hands.
What is happening to Sarutobi during this chapter?
While Shino and Kankurō fight in the arena, Hiruzen Sarutobi is desperately struggling to tear out Orochimaru's soul. The toll of that struggle is signaled by his carved likeness cracking on the Hokage Rock, unsettling the ninja who witness it.
What arc and volume does Negligence…!! belong to?
Negligence…!! is chapter 126, collected in Volume 14 as part of the Konoha Crush arc. Its Viz title is Off Guard…!!, and it was published in Japan on July 1, 2002.
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