Chapter 149 sends Jiraiya and Naruto off to track down Tsunade, with the Toad Sage warning his student about Akatsuki's designs on the Nine-Tails and promising a powerful new technique to learn along the way.
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Summary
Before parting ways, Guy urges Jiraiya and Naruto to be certain they bring Tsunade home to Konoha. Moved when Naruto gives his word, Guy hands the boy one of his own green jumpsuits and heads off alongside Sasuke.
Key Events
On the road, Naruto wonders aloud why Akatsuki has fixed on him. Jiraiya explains that the group covets the Nine-Tails for reasons still unclear and will not abandon that goal easily in the years ahead. Deciding he must grow stronger, Naruto frets that his training stalls until Tsunade is found, and Jiraiya cautions that the hunt could drag on because she keeps altering how she looks.
To ease the worry, Jiraiya promises to teach a new technique during the journey so that no time is wasted. Fired up by the prospect, Naruto pulls on his gifted jumpsuit and is ready to move.
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Notes
Released as Densetsu no…!!, the chapter is number 149 in volume 17, belonging to the Search for Tsunade arc. It first ran in Japan on January 8, 2003.
Frequently Asked Questions
What promise does Naruto make to Might Guy in this chapter?
Naruto promises Guy that he and Jiraiya will bring Tsunade back to Konoha, a vow that moves Guy enough to hand Naruto one of his own green jumpsuits before parting ways.
Why does Akatsuki want Naruto, according to Jiraiya?
Jiraiya tells Naruto that Akatsuki covets the Nine-Tails sealed within him for reasons still unclear, and that the group is unlikely to abandon that goal easily.
What does Jiraiya promise to teach Naruto during their journey?
Jiraiya promises to teach Naruto a new technique while they travel, so the search for Tsunade does not waste his training time.
Why might finding Tsunade take a long time?
Jiraiya warns Naruto that the hunt for Tsunade could drag on because she keeps altering how she looks.
What arc does "The Legendary…!!" belong to?
"The Legendary…!!" is chapter 149 of volume 17, part of the Search for Tsunade arc, first published in Japan on January 8, 2003.
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