Chapter 209 keeps the pursuit teams under pressure as Tayuya shrugs off Shikamaru's shadow and Kimimaro grinds down Naruto's clones. Sasuke finally breaks free of his coffin, and Rock Lee arrives to buy Naruto the chance to chase him.
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Summary
Shikamaru attempts to choke Tayuya with his shadow before she can slip away, and even at the close range where the technique performs best, she taps the strength of her cursed seal to shake it off. In another clearing, Kimimaro steadily wipes out wave after wave of Naruto's shadow clones. As the last of them falls, the seal binding Sasuke inside his coffin fades and he steps out. Naruto pleads with him to return home, but Sasuke bolts. When Naruto gives chase, Kimimaro moves to stop him, only to be intercepted by Lee, who tells Naruto to pursue Sasuke while he takes on Kimimaro himself.
Key Events
Tayuya resists Shikamaru's shadow using her cursed seal. Kimimaro destroys Naruto's clones, and Sasuke emerges from his coffin and flees. Lee arrives to block Kimimaro so Naruto can go after Sasuke.
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Notes
The 209th chapter is part of the twenty-fourth volume and the Sasuke Recovery Mission arc. Viz released it under the title Help Arrives!!, and it first appeared in Japan on April 5, 2004.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in Naruto chapter 209, Supporter, Calling On!!?
Supporter, Calling On!! has Tayuya shrug off Shikamaru's shadow while Kimimaro grinds down Naruto's clones, before Sasuke finally breaks free of his coffin and Rock Lee arrives to buy Naruto the chance to chase him.
How does Tayuya escape Shikamaru's shadow technique?
Even at close range, where Shikamaru's Shadow Imitation Technique performs best, Tayuya taps into the strength of her cursed seal to shake it off.
What happens to Sasuke's coffin in this chapter?
After Kimimaro wipes out the last of Naruto's shadow clones, the seal binding Sasuke inside his coffin fades and Sasuke steps out, then bolts when Naruto pleads with him to return home.
Who stops Kimimaro so Naruto can chase after Sasuke?
Rock Lee arrives and intercepts Kimimaro, telling Naruto to go after Sasuke while he takes on Kimimaro himself.
What arc and volume does Supporter, Calling On!! belong to?
Supporter, Calling On!! is chapter 209, part of volume 24 during the Sasuke Recovery Mission arc. Viz released it as Help Arrives!!, and it first appeared in Japan on April 5, 2004.
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