Chapter 106 finds the finals stalled because Sasuke has not shown up for his bout with Gaara. Rather than scrap the crowd-pleasing match, the schedule is shuffled, and a reluctant Shikamaru is dragged into a fight with Temari.
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Summary
The tournament's second final was meant to pit Sasuke against Gaara, but with Sasuke nowhere to be seen, the Third Hokage weighs ruling him out. The Fourth Kazekage counters that the bout should simply be delayed, pointing out how eagerly the spectators are awaiting it.
Key Events
With that match pushed back, the clash between Shino and Kankuro is called up next. Kankuro, however, had counted on the Konoha Crush kicking off before his turn and pulls out rather than let anyone see the changes made to his puppet. The lineup shifts again to Shikamaru versus Temari.
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Notes
Shikamaru shows almost no drive to compete, which prompts Temari to open with an attack of her own. The chapter is part of the Chunin Exams arc and was collected in volume 12. Viz Media released the English edition under the title Sasuke Forfeits…?!.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Sasuke fail the Chunin exam?
Sasuke does not actually fail in this chapter. The finals stall because Sasuke has not shown up for his bout with Gaara, and while the Third Hokage weighs disqualifying him, the Fourth Kazekage argues to simply delay the match instead.
What happens in Naruto chapter 106?
Chapter 106 finds the Chunin Exam finals stalled because Sasuke has not shown up for his bout with Gaara. Rather than scrap the crowd-pleasing match, the schedule is shuffled and a reluctant Shikamaru is dragged into a fight with Temari.
Why does Shikamaru end up fighting Temari in this chapter?
With the Sasuke versus Gaara match pushed back, the Shino versus Kankuro bout is called up next, but Kankuro withdraws, so the lineup shifts again to Shikamaru against Temari.
Why does Kankuro withdraw from his match against Shino?
Kankuro had counted on the Konoha Crush starting before his turn came up, so he pulls out rather than let anyone see the changes made to his puppet.
What is the Viz Media title for Sasuke Disqualified?
Viz Media released the English edition of this chapter under the title Sasuke Forfeits...?!. It is part of the Chunin Exams arc, collected in Volume 12.
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