Kisame turns a stretch of desert into open water to spring his ambush on Team Guy, while Team 7 races toward the base where Gaara is held. As the rescuers close in, Akatsuki catches wind of their approach and sends a second killer to cut them off.
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Notes
Zetsu spots the advancing team and alerts the rest of the group. Mirroring how Kisame was dispatched against Team Guy, Itachi is now sent to stop Team 7. The chapter runs as number 256 in volume 29 during the Kazekage Rescue Mission.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in the Naruto chapter The People Blocking the Way!!?
In The People Blocking the Way!!, Kisame turns the desert into a lake to ambush Might Guy, while Team 7 continues toward the Akatsuki hideout holding Gaara.
Why does Kisame flood the desert in this chapter?
Kisame unleashes a flood from his mouth, drowning the surrounding desert into a wide lake before going after Guy, and the rest of Team Guy moves in to shield their leader.
Why is Akatsuki after Naruto and Gaara, according to this chapter?
When Sakura asks why Akatsuki hunts Naruto and Gaara, Chiyo explains that the organization is after the nine tailed beasts.
Who does Akatsuki send to intercept Team 7 in this chapter?
After Zetsu spots Team 7 advancing and alerts the group, Akatsuki sends Itachi Uchiha to stop them, mirroring how Kisame was sent against Team Guy.
Which arc and volume does The People Blocking the Way!! belong to?
The People Blocking the Way!! is chapter 256, collected in volume 29, part of the Kazekage Rescue Mission arc.
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