Chapter 112 opens Sasuke's Chūnin Exam finals bout with Gaara, revealing a month of speed training modelled on Rock Lee, while onlookers sense the velocity is only part of a larger plan.
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Summary
Kakashi reveals that his Sharingan let him study Lee's combat style, and that Sasuke spent the previous month working to match that same swiftness. Drawing on his own defeat, Lee understands that raw quickness will not be enough to bring down Gaara. Guy, however, suspects the speed is meant to accomplish something beyond simply moving fast.
Key Events
As Sasuke keeps landing blows, Gaara withdraws behind his Shield of Sand, molding it into a sphere to earn himself time to ready his next move. Speed by itself proves useless against the barrier, and Sasuke cannot pierce it. Fearing his teammate is headed for death, Naruto bolts toward the arena hoping to halt the contest, while Kakashi insists there was a sound reason behind their late arrival.
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Notes
The chapter appears in Volume 13 during the Chūnin Exams arc. Guy's observation and Kakashi's cryptic promise both hint that Sasuke's training served a purpose the sand defence has yet to expose.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Sasuke do taijutsu?
Yes. This chapter opens Sasuke's Chunin Exam finals bout with Gaara by revealing a month of speed training modeled on Rock Lee's taijutsu style.
What happens in Naruto chapter 112?
Chapter 112 opens Sasuke's Chunin Exam finals bout with Gaara, revealing a month of speed training modeled on Rock Lee, while onlookers sense the velocity is only part of a larger plan.
How did Sasuke train for his fight against Gaara?
Kakashi reveals that his Sharingan let him study Rock Lee's combat style, and Sasuke spent the previous month working to match that same swiftness.
Why can't Sasuke's taijutsu break through Gaara's Shield of Sand?
As Sasuke keeps landing blows, Gaara withdraws behind his Shield of Sand and molds it into a sphere to buy time, so speed alone proves useless against the barrier and Sasuke cannot pierce it.
What does Naruto do when he fears Sasuke is in danger during the fight?
Fearing his teammate is headed for death, Naruto bolts toward the arena hoping to halt the contest, while Kakashi insists there was a sound reason behind their late arrival.
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