Chapter 332 sets Shikamaru's counterattack in motion. With a plan laid out and the Akatsuki pair bound for the Leaf, Team Asuma springs its ambush using the fallen mentor's own chakra blades.
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Summary
Shikamaru walks Kakashi, Ino, and Chōji through the strategy he has devised. Once the Akatsuki finish drawing the Two-Tails out of Yugito, Hidan and Kakuzu set off toward the Leaf Village. Team Asuma cuts the pair off along the way, and Shikamaru, wielding the chakra blades left behind by Asuma, pins both of them in place.
Key Events
Shikamaru briefs Kakashi, Ino, and Chōji on his plan. The Akatsuki complete the extraction of the Two-Tails from Yugito. Hidan and Kakuzu head toward Konoha. Shikamaru immobilizes both members using Asuma's chakra blades.
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Notes
The chapter is part of the Akatsuki Suppression Mission arc and appears in volume 37. Its title is shared with a separately named collected volume in the series, and it marks the opening of Team Asuma's coordinated strike against the two Akatsuki members.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in "Shikamaru's Battle!!"?
In "Shikamaru's Battle!!" (chapter 332), Shikamaru Nara briefs Kakashi, Ino, and Choji on his strategy, then Team Asuma ambushes Hidan and Kakuzu as the two Akatsuki members head toward the Leaf Village, pinning them in place with the chakra blades Asuma left behind.
What is Shikamaru's plan in this chapter?
Shikamaru devises a strategy to intercept Hidan and Kakuzu after they finish extracting the Two Tails from Yugito, walking Kakashi, Ino, and Choji through the plan before Team Asuma springs the ambush.
Who does Team Asuma fight in "Shikamaru's Battle!!"?
Team Asuma, made up of Shikamaru, Kakashi, Ino, and Choji, ambushes the Akatsuki members Hidan and Kakuzu as the pair travel toward Konoha.
What weapon does Shikamaru use to pin down Hidan and Kakuzu?
Shikamaru uses the chakra blades left behind by his fallen mentor, Asuma Sarutobi, to immobilize both Hidan and Kakuzu.
What arc and volume is "Shikamaru's Battle!!" from?
"Shikamaru's Battle!!" is chapter 332 of Naruto, part of the Akatsuki Suppression Mission arc, collected in volume 37.
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