Chapter 285 has a reshaped Team Kakashi swallow its reluctance and set out with Sai, whose loyalties lie elsewhere. A chance meeting introduces Danzō and hints at the political currents running beneath the mission to reach Sasuke.
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Summary
Neither Sakura nor Naruto welcomes the idea of teaming with Sai, yet the promise of finally reaching Sasuke makes them tolerate him. Yamato grants the squad time to ready themselves. Sai, meanwhile, receives private instructions for the coming assignment from another operative of his organization. When Sakura goes to bid Tsunade farewell, she crosses paths with Danzō, an old adversary of the Third Hokage who holds no love for Tsunade. Once everyone has prepared, the team moves out.
Key Events
Sakura and Naruto grudgingly accept Sai as a teammate for the sake of pursuing Sasuke. Yamato allows the group time to prepare. A Root member delivers Sai his secret orders. Sakura encounters Danzō during her goodbye to Tsunade, exposing an undercurrent of rivalry tied to the late Third Hokage. Team Kakashi finally departs on the mission.
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Notes
Part of the Tenchi Bridge Reconnaissance Mission arc and collected in Volume 32. The installment plants early seeds of Sai's divided loyalties and introduces Danzō, whose grudge against Tsunade traces back to his history with the Third Hokage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was in Root, according to The Person from Root!!?
The Person from Root!! identifies Sai as a Root operative who receives secret orders from another member of the organization before joining Team Kakashi's mission to find Sasuke.
Why do Naruto and Sakura reluctantly accept Sai onto their team?
Neither Sakura nor Naruto welcomes the idea of teaming with Sai, but the promise of finally reaching Sasuke makes them tolerate him.
Who does Sakura encounter while saying goodbye to Tsunade?
When Sakura goes to bid Tsunade farewell, she crosses paths with Danzo, an old adversary of the Third Hokage who holds no love for Tsunade.
What role does Yamato play in this chapter?
Yamato grants the newly reshaped squad time to ready themselves before Team Kakashi finally departs on its mission.
Which arc and volume does The Person from Root!! belong to?
The Person from Root!! is chapter 285, collected in volume 32, part of the Tenchi Bridge Reconnaissance Mission arc.
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