Chapter 192 pits Neji against Kidōmaru in a duel of trickery and webbing. After Naruto's clone gambit fails, Neji frees him and concludes that this particular Sound Four opponent is his alone to handle.
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Summary
Slipping past Neji's strike, Kidōmaru binds him inside a cocoon of thread. With the recovery squad pinned, the Sound ninja decides to toy with them before rejoining his comrades. Naruto and his shadow clones find themselves ensnared, so Kidōmaru turns them into targets to sniff out the original, only to discover every figure is a duplicate. Naruto lunges from behind, but the ambush falls flat and he is nearly seized. Neji breaks loose and pulls him free, shattering the chakra-laced webbing with his own techniques and declaring himself the sole match for this foe.
Key Events
Kidōmaru traps Neji in a web cocoon and immobilizes the team. His target-practice test reveals Naruto's assault was made entirely of shadow clones. Naruto's surprise attack fails and he is nearly captured. Neji frees himself and Naruto, cuts through the chakra-infused threads with his Gentle Fist, and asserts that only he can defeat Kidōmaru.
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Notes
Drawn from the Sasuke Recovery Mission arc and gathered in Volume 22. The chapter establishes the one-on-one framing for the Neji versus Kidōmaru fight that follows, isolating each Konoha genin against a member of the Sound Four.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in the Naruto chapter The Plan…!!?
In The Plan...!!, Kidomaru binds Neji inside a cocoon of thread and pins down Naruto's shadow clones, considering toying with the Konoha recovery squad before rejoining his comrades.
How does Kidomaru figure out Naruto's attack is made of shadow clones?
Kidomaru turns Naruto's ensnared clones into targets to sniff out the original, only to discover that every figure attacking him is a duplicate.
What happens when Naruto tries to ambush Kidomaru?
Naruto lunges at Kidomaru from behind, but the ambush falls flat and he is nearly seized before Neji breaks loose and pulls him free.
Why does Neji insist on fighting Kidomaru alone?
After shattering the chakra-laced webbing with his own techniques and freeing Naruto, Neji declares himself the sole match for Kidomaru.
Which arc and volume does The Plan…!! belong to?
The Plan...!! is chapter 192, collected in volume 22, part of the Sasuke Recovery Mission arc.
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