Chapter 305 of the Naruto manga finds Orochimaru forcing a confrontation, only to slip away, leaving behind evidence that puts Sai's true assignment under a harsh light while the young operative quietly makes his own choice.
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Summary
Orochimaru moves against the group, and Naruto squares off with him directly, dispatching Sai to hunt down Sasuke in the meantime. Feeling that Naruto is bracing for combat, Yamato and Sakura hurry to back him up, but the sannin chooses to withdraw rather than press the fight. With the threat gone, Sai fans out to search the area while Yamato inspects what Sai left among his gear.
Inside those belongings, Yamato uncovers a directive from Danzo instructing Sai to worm his way into Orochimaru's confidence and, by whatever means necessary, kill Sasuke. Naruto refuses to accept that Sai would carry out such a thing. That trust proves warranted: once Sai reaches Sasuke, he tells him that his real aim is to bring him back together with Naruto.
Key Events
Naruto engages Orochimaru while Sai heads off alone in pursuit of Sasuke. Yamato and Sakura arrive as reinforcements, prompting Orochimaru to retreat. Yamato discovers Danzo's secret order tasking Sai with Sasuke's assassination. Sai locates Sasuke and, contradicting the order, expresses his wish to reunite him with Naruto.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in Naruto chapter 305, "The Bond with You"?
In chapter 305, Orochimaru confronts the group before retreating, and Yamato discovers a secret order among Sai's belongings instructing him to kill Sasuke Uchiha. Sai instead tells Sasuke that his real goal is to reunite him with Naruto Uzumaki.
What secret order does Yamato discover among Sai's belongings?
Yamato discovers a directive from Danzo instructing Sai to gain Orochimaru's confidence and kill Sasuke Uchiha by whatever means necessary.
What does Sai actually tell Sasuke when he catches up to him?
When Sai reaches Sasuke Uchiha, he contradicts Danzo's order and tells him that his real aim is to bring him back together with Naruto Uzumaki.
Why does Orochimaru retreat instead of fighting Naruto?
Orochimaru chooses to withdraw rather than press the fight once Yamato and Sakura Haruno arrive to reinforce Naruto Uzumaki, who was already engaging him directly.
What is the Viz Media title for this chapter, and what arc is it part of?
Viz Media published this chapter in English as "Our Bond," and it is part of the Tenchi Bridge Reconnaissance Mission arc, collected in volume 34.
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