Cornered by Jirobo, the Sasuke Recovery Team gambles on a split. Choji volunteers to hold the enemy alone so the rest can chase the Sound Four, then swallows the first of his forbidden pills to make good on the promise.
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Summary
Jirobo grudgingly admires the recovery squad for slipping away from him, yet he feels certain of victory now that he has drained away most of their chakra. Shikamaru floats a plan to divide the group, sending the others onward while he pins Jirobo with his shadow and lets Naruto handle the fighting.
Key Events
Jirobo mocks both the scheme and Shikamaru's technique, sneering that he pities anyone saddled with so worthless a leader. Choji cuts in and insists that he alone take on Jirobo so his teammates can continue after the remaining Sound Four members. He hands out Military Rations Pills to top off their chakra, and Shikamaru, trusting his friend, agrees to the arrangement.
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Notes
The team departs, and when Jirobo moves to pursue them, Choji swallows the first of his Three Coloured Pills, the green Spinach Pill, to bar the enemy's path. The chapter is part of the Sasuke Recovery Mission arc and sets up Choji's solo battle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Choji face Jirobo alone in this chapter?
In The Shinobi of Konohagakure…!!, Choji volunteers to hold off Jirobo by himself so Shikamaru, Naruto, and the rest of the Sasuke Recovery Team can keep chasing the remaining Sound Four.
What does Choji give his teammates before splitting off from them?
Before the group leaves, Choji hands out Military Rations Pills to restore everyone's chakra for the pursuit ahead.
What plan does Shikamaru propose when Jirobo corners the group?
Shikamaru suggests splitting the team, planning to pin Jirobo with his shadow while Naruto handles the fighting so the others can move on ahead.
Which of Choji's Three Coloured Pills does he take first?
Choji swallows the green Spinach Pill, the first of his Three Coloured Pills, to block Jirobo's path once his teammates depart.
What story arc does The Shinobi of Konohagakure…!! belong to?
The chapter is part of the Sasuke Recovery Mission arc and sets up Choji's solo battle against Jirobo.
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