Chapter 273 pits Chiyo's ten master puppets against Sasori's army of a hundred, forcing Sakura to gamble on a direct strike that seems to end the fight, until a second Sasori suddenly reveals the deadly trap.
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Summary
Though each of Chiyo's ten puppets outclasses any single one of Sasori's hundred, sheer numbers begin to overwhelm her, leaving Sakura to bat away the puppets that slip too close. Realising the standoff cannot last, Sakura lunges at Sasori himself and lands a seal that chokes off his chakra.
Key Events
With his body frozen and his puppets no longer answering him, the fight looks won. Then a second Sasori steps out behind Chiyo and drives in for the kill, and Sakura throws herself into the path to shield the old woman with her own body.
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Notes
Carried in Viz as Final Battle…!!, the chapter is number 273 of volume 31, set during the Kazekage Rescue Mission arc. It first appeared in Japan on September 12, 2005.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in Naruto's "The Last Battle!!" chapter?
In chapter 273, Chiyo's ten master puppets fight Sasori's army of a hundred, and Sakura lands a chakra-sealing strike on Sasori himself that appears to end the fight, before a second Sasori suddenly reveals a hidden trap.
How does Sakura defeat Sasori in this chapter?
Sakura lunges directly at Sasori and lands a seal that chokes off his chakra, freezing his body and cutting his control over his puppets.
What twist ends the fight in this chapter?
Just as the fight looks won, a second Sasori steps out from behind Chiyo and strikes to kill, and Sakura throws herself into the path to shield the old woman.
What arc does "The Last Battle!!" belong to?
"The Last Battle!!" is chapter 273 of volume 31, part of the Kazekage Rescue Mission arc, first published in Japan on September 12, 2005.
What is the Viz Media title for this chapter?
Viz Media released chapter 273 under the title "Final Battle...!!"
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