The kidnapping of the Kazekage sets two plots in motion as Kankurō chases his captured brother straight into a losing fight with Sasori, while back in Konoha a freshly reassembled Team 7 receives its very first assignment.
Summary
Carrying Gaara's limp body, Deidara takes to the sky, with Kankurō giving chase as the remaining Suna forces fall back and alert Konoha. Once Deidara links up with Sasori, Kankurō catches the pair and refuses to give up on his brother. He deploys his trio of puppets, but Sasori turns aside the opening assault without any trouble.
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Notes
The chapter opens the Kazekage Rescue Mission arc, pairing Kankurō's desperate pursuit with the team's new beginning.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who kidnaps Gaara in this chapter?
In New Team, First Mission!!, Deidara kidnaps Gaara and takes to the sky carrying his limp body. Kankurō gives chase while the remaining Suna forces fall back and alert Konoha.
What happens when Kankurō confronts Sasori?
Once Deidara links up with Sasori, Kankurō catches the pair and refuses to give up on his brother. He deploys his trio of puppets, but Sasori turns aside the opening assault without any trouble.
What do Naruto and Tsunade argue about in Konoha?
Naruto and Tsunade quarrel over what sort of job the freshly reformed Team 7 should take on. News of Gaara's abduction settles the argument at once.
Why does Tsunade send Team 7 to Sunagakure?
Tsunade dispatches the newly reformed Team 7 to Sunagakure to help recover the kidnapped Kazekage, Gaara. This becomes the team's first mission together.
What arc does New Team, First Mission!! open?
New Team, First Mission!! is chapter 250, collected in Volume 28, and it opens the Kazekage Rescue Mission arc. It was published in Japan on March 21, 2005.
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