Chapter 162 of the Naruto manga follows Tsunade's decision to keep her bargain with Orochimaru. Shizune's protest fails, Kabuto is dispatched to silence her, and only Naruto's Nine-Tails healing lets the chase begin before Tanzaku Castle.
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Summary
Tsunade looks over the collapsed Naruto and figures the exhausting week of drills will keep him asleep for days. Convinced he never truly grasped the Rasengan and now has no chance of finishing it in time, she turns to depart. Shizune pleads with her to abandon any deal with Orochimaru and even squares off against her mistress, but she is overpowered and knocked out with ease.
Key Events
On the road to the rendezvous, Orochimaru recalls Shizune's defiance and orders Kabuto to dispose of her. By morning Naruto stirs and wakes Shizune, the Nine-Tails having mended him far quicker than either woman anticipated. Shizune moves to chase after Tsunade but runs into Jiraiya, sluggish from a drug Tsunade slipped him. Catching sight of Kabuto, Jiraiya presses Shizune about the private pact struck with Orochimaru.
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Notes
At Tanzaku Castle, Tsunade proposes restoring Orochimaru's arms in exchange for his word to spare Konoha, and he consents. The chapter belongs to the Search for Tsunade arc and is collected in volume 18, with the Viz edition titling it 'A Vulnerable Heart…!!'.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is "The Unresisting Heart…!!" about?
"The Unresisting Heart…!!" is chapter 162 of the Naruto manga, in which Tsunade decides to keep her bargain with Orochimaru despite Shizune's objections, and Shizune is overpowered when she tries to stop her.
Why does Orochimaru send Kabuto after Shizune?
Orochimaru sends Kabuto to silence Shizune because he recalls her open defiance over the deal Tsunade struck with him and wants her out of the way before the exchange takes place.
How does Naruto recover so quickly in this chapter?
Naruto recovers quickly because the Nine-Tails' chakra heals him far faster than Tsunade or Shizune expect, letting him wake by morning despite Tsunade believing he would stay unconscious for days.
What deal does Tsunade offer Orochimaru at Tanzaku Castle?
At Tanzaku Castle, Tsunade offers to restore Orochimaru's arms in exchange for his promise to spare Konoha, and Orochimaru agrees to the terms.
What is the Viz Media title for this chapter?
Viz Media titles this chapter "A Vulnerable Heart…!!", a rendering of its original title, "The Unresisting Heart…!!"; it is collected in volume 18 during the Search for Tsunade arc.
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