To push Sasuke's cursed seal to its next stage, the Sound Four must first stop his heart and seal him away. Their journey back to Orochimaru runs headlong into Konoha ninja, while Tsunade gambles on the surgery that could save Lee's career.
Summary
The Sound Four propose carrying Sasuke's cursed seal up to its second level, but forcing the transformation means locking his body in a death-like sleep for a long stretch. They frame it as suspended animation, and once Sasuke consents he is made to 'die' and shut inside a coffin. Across the leaf village, Tsunade offers Lee one last chance to call off his operation. Reading how badly he wants to fight as a shinobi again and chase his dreams, she gets straight to work.
Key Events
The Sound Four haul the coffin toward Orochimaru, only to be intercepted by Konoha ninja on their way home from a mission. Sensing this will be no easy escape, the four rouse their cursed seals.
Notes
In the anime adaptation, the exchange between Tsunade and Lee about his surgery was shifted to a later episode rather than shown at this point.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Oto mean in Naruto?
Oto refers to Otogakure, Orochimaru's Hidden Sound Village, and in "Oto vs. Konoha!!" its shinobi, the Sound Four, clash with Leaf ninja while transporting the sealed Sasuke back to their village.
Why do the Sound Four seal Sasuke in a coffin?
The Sound Four plan to push Sasuke's cursed seal to its second level, a transformation that requires putting his body into a death-like sleep, so once he agrees they make him appear to "die" and shut him inside a coffin.
What happens between the Sound Four and Konoha ninja in this chapter?
While hauling Sasuke's coffin back toward Orochimaru, the Sound Four run into Konoha ninja returning from a mission, and sensing the encounter will not end quietly, the four awaken their cursed seals.
What decision does Tsunade make about Rock Lee's surgery?
Tsunade gives Rock Lee one final chance to call off his operation, but seeing how badly he wants to fight as a shinobi again, she goes ahead with the surgery.
How does the anime handle the Tsunade and Lee scene differently from the manga?
In the anime adaptation, the conversation between Tsunade and Lee about his surgery was moved to a later episode instead of appearing at this point in the story.
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