A grim chapter in which Naruto's four-tailed rampage turns him against Sakura, while a spent Orochimaru is quietly approached by Danzō's envoy.
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Summary
Kabuto, Sakura, and Yamato retreat from a thrashing Naruto, whose four-tailed transformation leads Kabuto to observe that he has willingly become a monster in his search for Sasuke. Shaken by the punishment Naruto is inflicting on himself, Sakura moves toward him hoping to bring him back to his senses.
Key Events
Unable any longer to tell friend from enemy, Naruto strikes at Sakura. Yamato clamps down on the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox's hold over him, while Kabuto sees to Sakura's wounds and thanks her for having taken down Sasori.
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Notes
Elsewhere, Orochimaru buckles from the strain his clash with Naruto placed on his body. Sai steps up to him and asks for a moment to speak on Danzō's behalf. This is chapter 296, collected in volume 33 within the Tenchi Bridge Reconnaissance Mission, first released in March 2006.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Naruto attack Sakura in "The Sad Conclusion"?
Naruto's four-tailed transformation leaves him unable to tell friend from enemy, so he strikes at Sakura when she moves toward him hoping to bring him back to his senses.
How is Naruto's rampage stopped in this chapter?
Yamato clamps down on the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox's hold over Naruto to bring his four-tailed transformation under control.
What does Kabuto do for Sakura after the fight?
Kabuto sees to Sakura's wounds and thanks her for having taken down Sasori.
What happens to Orochimaru in "The Sad Conclusion"?
Orochimaru buckles from the strain his clash with Naruto placed on his body, weak enough that Sai approaches him asking to speak on Danzo's behalf.
What arc and volume is "The Sad Conclusion" from?
The chapter is number 296, collected in volume 33 within the Tenchi Bridge Reconnaissance Mission, first released in March 2006.
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- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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