Deidara and his skittish new partner Tobi corner the Three-Tails, while in Konoha Naruto sharpens his wind chakra under Asuma's guidance as Tsunade responds to Akatsuki's raid on the Fire Temple.
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Summary
Deidara arrives with his freshly assigned partner Tobi to confront the Three-Tails. The capture is meant to be Tobi's task, yet he bolts in terror, leaving Deidara to step in and handle the beast himself.
Key Events
In the village, Naruto advances steadily through his Wind Release exercises but wants advice from another wind user, so Kakashi points him toward Asuma. Speaking with one of Naruto's shadow clones, Asuma stresses that wind carries tremendous cutting power. When Naruto argues that plain weapons would serve better, Asuma shows him just how far wind outstrips every other option. The clone then pops and relays the lesson to the rest.
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Notes
Meanwhile, news of Akatsuki's strike on the Fire Temple reaches Tsunade, who orders the Twenty Platoons assembled in response. The chapter falls within the Akatsuki Suppression Mission arc.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in "The Beginning of the Nightmare!!"?
In this chapter, Deidara and his new partner Tobi confront the Three-Tails, while in Konoha, Naruto Uzumaki works on his Wind Release training under Asuma Sarutobi's guidance as Tsunade responds to Akatsuki's raid on the Fire Temple.
How does Tobi react when tasked with capturing the Three-Tails?
Tobi is supposed to handle the capture of the Three-Tails himself, but he bolts in terror instead, leaving his partner Deidara to step in and take care of the beast.
Who helps Naruto with his Wind Release training in this chapter?
Kakashi Hatake points Naruto Uzumaki toward Asuma Sarutobi for advice on Wind Release, and Asuma demonstrates to one of Naruto's shadow clones just how much cutting power wind chakra carries compared to ordinary weapons.
How does Tsunade respond to Akatsuki's raid on the Fire Temple?
Tsunade orders the Twenty Platoons assembled in Konoha after news of Akatsuki's strike on the Fire Temple reaches her in this chapter.
What arc and Viz title does this chapter have?
"The Beginning of the Nightmare!!" is chapter 317 of the Naruto manga, part of the Akatsuki Suppression Mission arc, and Viz Media published it in English as "Nightmares!!"
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