Chapter 136 drives the clash with Gaara to its climax. Roused by the danger to Sakura, Naruto floods himself with the Nine-Tails' power and shatters Shukaku's giant form, while inside the arena the Third Hokage settles for crippling Orochimaru's schemes.
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Summary
Naruto jolts Gaara awake, once again forcing Shukaku's mind back beneath the surface. Enraged, Gaara flings sand to crush him, but Gamabunta's tongue snaps out and shields Naruto from the blow.
Key Events
The thought of Sakura in peril fills Naruto with the Nine-Tails' chakra, and he barrels straight at Gaara. Gaara's attempts to hold him fast come to nothing as Naruto presses on and lands a headbutt, collapsing the towering Shukaku shell and sending both boys tumbling to the ground, poised for one last exchange.
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Notes
At the arena hosting the Chūnin Exams, the invaders have been beaten back. The Third Hokage, for his part, accepts that he cannot rip out the whole of Orochimaru's soul and chooses instead to put an end to his plans. The chapter is collected in Volume 16, and Viz issued it as The Last Blow…!!
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Naruto stop Gaara and Shukaku in this chapter?
Naruto floods himself with the Nine-Tails' chakra and charges straight at Gaara, landing a headbutt that collapses the towering Shukaku shell and sends both boys tumbling to the ground.
Who protects Naruto from Gaara's sand attack?
When an enraged Gaara flings sand to crush Naruto, Gamabunta's tongue snaps out and shields him from the blow.
Why is Naruto so enraged during this fight with Gaara?
The thought of Sakura being in peril is what fills Naruto with the Nine-Tails' chakra and drives him to barrel straight at Gaara.
What does the Third Hokage decide about Orochimaru in this chapter?
The Third Hokage accepts that he cannot rip out the whole of Orochimaru's soul and chooses instead to put an end to his plans.
What volume and Viz title is 'The Final Blow…!!'?
This chapter is collected in Volume 16 of Naruto, part of the Konoha Crush arc, and Viz issued it as 'The Last Blow…!!'
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