Chapter 306 delivers the moment Team 7 has chased for years. A careless outburst from Sasuke finally puts him back in front of the comrades he abandoned.
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Summary
Irritated at being disturbed, Sasuke lashes out at Sai and levels their section of the hideout. The blast pulls Team 7 toward the commotion. Sakura is midway through demanding to know Sai's true aims when her eyes land on Sasuke instead. Both she and Naruto are struck dumb at the sight of him, the first time either has faced him in the two and a half years since he walked away from Konohagakure.
Key Events
Sasuke's attack on Sai destroys part of the base and alerts Team 7. As Sakura questions Sai, she spots Sasuke, and she and Naruto are left speechless by their first reunion with him since his departure from the village years earlier.
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Notes
This is chapter 306 in the thirty-fourth volume, part of the Tenchi Bridge Reconnaissance Mission arc, published under the Viz title The Reunion…!!. It lends its name to the volume that contains it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in "The Time of Reunion…!!"?
In "The Time of Reunion…!!" (chapter 306), Team 7 finally reunites with Sasuke after a careless outburst from him against Sai draws them to the scene, marking their first meeting with him in two and a half years.
Why does Sasuke attack Sai in this chapter?
Sasuke lashes out at Sai for disturbing him, and the attack destroys part of their hideout and alerts Team 7 to the commotion.
How do Sakura and Naruto react to seeing Sasuke again?
Sakura and Naruto are both struck speechless upon seeing Sasuke, since it is the first time either has faced him since he left Konohagakure two and a half years earlier.
What was Sakura doing right before she sees Sasuke?
Sakura is in the middle of questioning Sai about his true intentions when her eyes land on Sasuke instead, cutting the confrontation short.
What arc and volume does "The Time of Reunion…!!" belong to?
"The Time of Reunion…!!" is chapter 306 in volume 34, part of the Tenchi Bridge Reconnaissance Mission arc, published under the Viz title "The Reunion…!!" and lending its name to that volume.
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