Three battles rage at once as the Sound ninja press their advantages. Kimimaro readies his bone powers, the twin brothers Sakon and Ukon corner Kiba, and Shikamaru works out how Tayuya commands her summoned Doki in chapter 203.
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Summary
Naruto's shadow clones strike, but Kimimaro, already calling up his bone-based kekkei genkai, stays untroubled. In another clash, Sakon draws on his cursed seal while Ukon joins in to dominate Kiba, and eager to finish quickly, Ukon pushes his cursed seal to its second stage and makes Sakon match him. Sensing they are outclassed, Akamaru convinces Kiba to attempt their combination technique, and together they take the shape of a two-headed wolf to tear into the merged brothers. Meanwhile, Shikamaru dodges the Doki's blows and works out that Tayuya steers the creatures through her demonic flute.
Key Events
Kimimaro prepares his Shikotsumyaku against Naruto's clones. Sakon and Ukon advance their cursed seals to overpower Kiba, who counters by fusing with Akamaru into a double-headed wolf. Shikamaru discovers Tayuya controls the Doki with her flute.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Sakon appear to have two heads in this chapter?
In "Sakon's Secret," Sakon fights alongside his twin brother Ukon, who joins him and pushes his cursed seal to its second stage while forcing Sakon to match him. Their combined, merged fighting style against Kiba is what gives Sakon the two-headed appearance referenced in the chapter's title.
How does Kiba counter Sakon and Ukon's combined assault?
Realizing he and Akamaru are outclassed by the merged brothers, Kiba has Akamaru join him in their combination technique, transforming the pair into a two-headed wolf to tear into Sakon and Ukon together.
What does Kimimaro prepare against Naruto's shadow clones?
When Naruto's shadow clones strike, Kimimaro remains untroubled and calls upon his bone-based kekkei genkai, the Shikotsumyaku, to face them.
How does Shikamaru figure out how Tayuya controls the Doki?
While dodging the Doki's attacks, Shikamaru works out that Tayuya commands the summoned creatures through the demonic flute she plays.
What arc and volume does "Sakon's Secret" belong to?
"Sakon's Secret" is chapter 203 of the Naruto manga, part of the Sasuke Recovery Mission arc, and is collected in volume 23.
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