Chapter 85 unveils Rock Lee's forbidden edge during the Chūnin Exams, as Guy admits he taught the boy the Eight Gates, and Lee throws open five of them to launch the Reverse Lotus at a defenseless Gaara.
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Summary
Guy discloses that Lee has learned to open the Eight Gates. Kakashi rebukes him, calling it reckless to hand a student so perilous a technique. Undeterred, Lee unlocks the first five gates, casting off several of the body's built-in safeguards that normally stop a fighter from injuring himself.
With his speed and power surging far beyond their usual bounds, Lee is able to unleash the Reverse Lotus. He crashes down on Gaara, whose sand shield proves far too slow to respond to the assault.
Key Events
Guy confirms Lee can open the Eight Gates, drawing a warning from Kakashi. Lee opens five gates, shedding the body's natural limits and multiplying his physical output. He performs the Reverse Lotus and strikes Gaara, overwhelming his sand defense entirely.
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Notes
This 2001 chapter appears in volume 10 within the Chūnin Exams arc. The Viz edition titles it Now, of All Times…!!, and the Japanese reads Ima koso…!!. The scene marks the first full demonstration of the Eight Gates and the toll such power exacts on its user.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in the Now, for Sure chapter of Naruto?
In the Now, for Sure chapter, Guy reveals that Rock Lee has learned to open the Eight Gates, and Lee opens five of them to unleash the Reverse Lotus on Gaara, overwhelming his sand shield entirely.
How does Kakashi react to Lee opening the Eight Gates?
Kakashi rebukes Guy for teaching Lee the Eight Gates, calling it reckless to hand a student such a perilous technique.
What happens when Lee opens the Eight Gates in this chapter?
When Lee opens five of the Eight Gates, he sheds several of the body's natural safeguards that normally prevent a fighter from injuring himself, causing his speed and power to surge far beyond their usual limits.
What technique does Lee use against Gaara in Now, for Sure?
Lee uses the Reverse Lotus against Gaara, crashing down on him with power and speed so great that Gaara's sand shield responds far too slowly to defend him.
What chapter number and arc is Now, for Sure…!! from?
Now, for Sure…!! is chapter 85 of the Naruto manga, released in 2001 and collected in volume 10, part of the Chūnin Exams arc. Viz Media titled it Now, of All Times…!!.
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