Chapter 292 shows Naruto's borrowed fox power spiraling out of hand. As a third tail erupts, his own teammates become collateral and a fourth already looms.
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Summary
Team 7 struggles to reckon with what Naruto has become in his three-tailed state. A single roar hurls Kabuto backward and shatters the Tenchi Bridge beneath them. As Naruto lunges after Orochimaru, Sakura tumbles and strikes her head, dropping into unconsciousness. Sai chooses to chase Naruto instead of catching her, leaving Yamato to snatch her before she plunges into the ravine below. When Naruto presses his attack, Orochimaru needles him by declaring he falls short of Sasuke, and the jab draws out the beginnings of a fourth tail.
Key Events
Naruto's cloaked form destroys the Tenchi Bridge and flings Kabuto aside. Sakura is knocked out and nearly falls, saved only by Yamato after Sai abandons her to follow Naruto. Orochimaru provokes Naruto by comparing him unfavorably to Sasuke, triggering the emergence of a fourth tail.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in Naruto's "The Third Tail…!!"?
In "The Third Tail…!!" (chapter 292), Naruto's borrowed fox chakra spirals further out of control as a third tail erupts, putting his own teammates in danger while a fourth tail already begins to form.
How is the Tenchi Bridge destroyed in "The Third Tail…!!"?
Naruto's three-tailed cloaked form releases a roar that hurls Kabuto backward and shatters the Tenchi Bridge beneath Team 7 during the fight.
What happens to Sakura in this chapter?
Sakura is knocked unconscious after tumbling and striking her head, and she nearly falls into the ravine below before Yamato catches her, since Sai chooses to chase Naruto instead of helping her.
Who saves Sakura from falling in "The Third Tail…!!"?
Yamato saves Sakura, catching her before she plunges into the ravine after Sai abandons her to pursue Naruto instead.
What causes Naruto to grow a fourth tail?
Orochimaru provokes Naruto in this chapter by taunting that he falls short of Sasuke, and the insult triggers the beginnings of a fourth tail on Naruto's cloaked form.
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