Bound to a tree by his own teacher, Sasuke is pressed to weigh his hunger for revenge against the friends he has gained. The lesson barely lands before a squad of Sound ninja arrives to pull him toward a darker road.
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Summary
Kakashi lashes Sasuke to a tree so the young Uchiha cannot storm off in the middle of their talk. He urges his student to give up the quest to avenge himself on Itachi. Sasuke snaps that Kakashi understands nothing of his pain and threatens to slaughter everyone his teacher holds dear.
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Notes
Before he can settle the matter, the Sound Four spring an ambush. Sasuke turns them away with ease and dares them to try again. The chapter runs as number 177 in volume 20, part of the Sasuke Recovery Mission.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened to the Sound Four in this Naruto chapter?
In The Oto Four, the Sound Four spring an ambush on Sasuke while he is alone, but Sasuke turns them away with ease and dares them to try again.
Why does Kakashi tie Sasuke to a tree in this chapter?
Kakashi lashes Sasuke to a tree so the young Uchiha cannot storm off in the middle of their talk, then urges him to give up his quest for revenge against Itachi.
What does Sasuke threaten to do to Kakashi in The Oto Four?
Sasuke snaps that Kakashi understands nothing of his pain and threatens to kill everyone Kakashi holds dear.
How does Kakashi respond to Sasuke's threat?
Kakashi calmly answers that everyone he once loved is already gone, yet both he and Sasuke have found new bonds within Team 7 that are worth protecting.
Which arc and volume does The Oto Four belong to?
The Oto Four is chapter 177, collected in volume 20, part of the Sasuke Recovery Mission arc.
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- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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