Chapter 117 launches the chase after Sasuke as Kakashi assembles and sends a small team after him, while the Third Hokage's own duel with Orochimaru begins with the ominous summoning of three coffins from the earth.
Summary
Kakashi orders Sakura to catch up with Sasuke and keep him from clashing with the Three Sand Siblings. He calls up Pakkun to lead her and rouses Naruto and Shikamaru, the latter only feigning sleep, then sends the group off through the battle raging between Konoha and Oto forces.
Key Events
Elsewhere, the Third Hokage braces for his own fight. When he strikes, Orochimaru answers by summoning three coffins. The Third tries to halt the technique, but two of the coffins swing open regardless.
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Notes
Viz titled the chapter The Imparted Mission…!!, from the original Kudasareta Ninmu…!!. It is chapter 117 in volume 13, part of the Konoha Crush arc, first released in Japan on April 15, 2002.
Frequently Asked Questions
What task does Kakashi give Sakura in this chapter?
Kakashi orders Sakura to catch up with Sasuke and keep him from clashing with the Three Sand Siblings, sending Pakkun to guide her.
Who else does Kakashi send after Sasuke besides Sakura?
Kakashi rouses Naruto and Shikamaru, who had only been feigning sleep, and sends the group through the battle raging between Konoha and Sound forces.
What happens between the Third Hokage and Orochimaru in this chapter?
The Third Hokage braces for his own fight against Orochimaru, who answers by summoning three coffins from the earth; the Third tries to halt the technique, but two of the coffins swing open regardless.
What is the Viz Media title for "The Mission Given…!!"?
Viz Media published chapter 117 as "The Imparted Mission...!!", translated from the Japanese "Kudasareta Ninmu...!!"
What arc does this chapter belong to?
"The Mission Given…!!" is chapter 117 of volume 13, part of the Konoha Crush arc, first released in Japan on April 15, 2002.
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