Chapter 248 sends Deidara gliding into the Hidden Sand on a clay bird, only for Gaara to meet him head-on. The Kazekage's sand shrugs off every counter and claims one of the bomber's arms.
Summary
Perched on a sculpted clay bird, Deidara picks off the Suna lookouts posted to watch for Akatsuki activity. The moment he slips into the village, Gaara confronts him, having recognized that the bird did not belong to the region. Gaara opens up at once, pouring huge amounts of sand at the intruder to try to grind him down. Deidara's return attacks accomplish little, since the automatic Shield of Sand deflects everything sent his way. He manages to stay clear of the assault for a while, yet in the end his left arm is caught and crushed within Gaara's sand.
Key Events
Deidara eliminates the Sand's scouts and breaches the village. Gaara identifies the foreign clay bird and engages immediately. His Shield of Sand blocks Deidara's counters, and the Kazekage's sand crushes the bomber's left arm.
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Notes
Chapter 248 belongs to the twenty-eighth volume and the Kazekage Rescue Mission arc. Viz issued it as The Sand Strike Back…!!, and it debuted in Japan on March 7, 2005.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in the Naruto chapter Suna's Welcome Attack…!!?
Suna's Welcome Attack…!! shows Deidara gliding into the Hidden Sand Village on a clay bird, only to be confronted by Gaara. The Kazekage's sand blocks every one of Deidara's counterattacks and ultimately crushes one of his arms.
How does Gaara defend Suna from Deidara's attack?
Gaara pours huge amounts of sand at Deidara, and his automatic Shield of Sand deflects every counterattack the bomber attempts, eventually letting Gaara crush Deidara's left arm within his sand.
How does Gaara realize Deidara does not belong in Suna?
Gaara confronts Deidara the moment he slips into the village because he recognizes that Deidara's clay bird does not belong to the Hidden Sand.
What does Deidara do before Gaara confronts him?
Perched on his sculpted clay bird, Deidara picks off the Suna lookouts posted to watch for Akatsuki activity before flying into the village itself.
What arc and volume does Suna's Welcome Attack…!! belong to?
Suna's Welcome Attack…!! is chapter 248, part of volume 28 during the Kazekage Rescue Mission arc. Viz released it under the title The Sand Strike Back…!!, and it debuted in Japan on March 7, 2005.
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