Chapter 134 of the Naruto manga sends a horde of Naruto clones at a cornered Gaara, who answers by fully becoming Shukaku. Naruto's escape hinges on winning over the giant toad Gamabunta, and a small favor repaid tips that decision.
Summary
A wave of duplicated Narutos crashes down on a defenseless Gaara, and the sight leaves every spectator too stunned to react. Out of options, Gaara stops holding back his partial forms and shifts fully into Shukaku, intending to bury his tormentor beneath an avalanche of sand.
Key Events
Rather than accept defeat, Naruto reaches for the Nine-Tails' chakra and summons Gamabunta, using the toad's arrival to break free of the closing sand. The huge amphibian wants nothing to do with a clash against another tailed beast, and he pointedly reminds the boy on his head that no bond of trust exists between them yet.
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Notes
The stalemate breaks when Gamakichi, Gamabunta's own offspring, speaks up on Naruto's behalf, recalling how the young ninja had earlier stepped in to guard him from Gaara. Furious that his child was ever placed in danger, Gamabunta abandons his refusal and commits to fighting at Naruto's side. The chapter belongs to volume 15 and the Konoha Crush arc, and it first ran in Japan across the combined 37 to 38 issue of 2002.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Gaara do after being overwhelmed by Naruto's clones?
Gaara stops holding back his partial transformations and shifts fully into Shukaku, intending to bury Naruto beneath an avalanche of sand.
Why does Gamabunta initially refuse to help Naruto fight Gaara?
Gamabunta wants nothing to do with a clash against another tailed beast and reminds Naruto that no bond of trust yet exists between them.
What changes Gamabunta's mind about fighting Gaara?
Gamakichi, Gamabunta's own offspring, speaks up for Naruto, recalling how Naruto had earlier stepped in to guard him from Gaara, and Gamabunta becomes furious that his child was endangered and agrees to fight alongside Naruto.
How does Naruto summon Gamabunta in this chapter?
Naruto reaches for the Nine-Tails' chakra to summon Gamabunta, using the giant toad's arrival to break free of Gaara's closing sand.
What arc and volume does "The Naruto Shinobi Handbook!!" belong to?
The chapter belongs to volume 15 and the Konoha Crush arc, first published in Japan in the combined issue 37-38 of 2002.
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