Chapter 202 splits its focus across three duels of the retrieval mission: Naruto's rage-fueled clone swarm against Kimimaro, Shikamaru facing Tayuya's summoned demons, and Kiba discovering that Sakon comes with a hidden second body.
Summary
Pressed by Naruto, Kimimaro reveals that Orochimaru intends to claim Sasuke's body as his own vessel. The thought sends Naruto into a fury, and he draws on the Nine-Tails' chakra to blanket Kimimaro under hundreds of shadow clones. In another part of the forest, Tayuya asks Shikamaru how he could gamble one of his own comrades to bring down a single member of the Sound Four just to recover Sasuke. Shikamaru admits it pained him to make that call, but insists his teammates would all have staked their lives for a friend whether or not he had ordered it. With the talking over, Tayuya calls forth her Doki. Meanwhile, Kiba and Akamaru assume their numbers give them the edge against Sakon, only to learn he is never truly alone, as his brother Ukon fights at his side.
Key Events
Kimimaro confirms Orochimaru wants Sasuke's body, and an enraged Naruto surrounds him with a horde of shadow clones. Shikamaru explains his willingness to risk comrades to Tayuya, who then summons her Doki. Kiba and Akamaru realize Sakon shares his body with his brother Ukon.
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Notes
The chapter is part of the Sasuke Recovery Mission arc and was printed in the twenty-third volume. It went on sale in Japan on February 16, 2004.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Naruto chapter "Three Wishes!!" about?
This chapter splits its focus across three duels of the Sasuke Recovery Mission: Naruto's rage fueled clone swarm against Kimimaro, Shikamaru facing Tayuya's summoned demons, and Kiba discovering that Sakon has a hidden second body.
Why does Naruto attack Kimimaro with hundreds of shadow clones in "Three Wishes!!"?
Kimimaro reveals that Orochimaru intends to claim Sasuke's body as his own vessel, and the thought sends Naruto into a fury, drawing on the Nine-Tails' chakra to blanket Kimimaro under hundreds of shadow clones.
What does Shikamaru tell Tayuya about risking a comrade's life?
Shikamaru admits it pained him to gamble one comrade to bring down a single member of the Sound Four, but insists his teammates would all have staked their lives for a friend regardless of his order.
What surprise do Kiba and Akamaru discover about Sakon in this chapter?
Kiba and Akamaru realize Sakon is never truly alone in battle, since his brother Ukon fights alongside him from within his own body.
What arc does "Three Wishes!!" belong to and when was it released?
The chapter is part of the Sasuke Recovery Mission arc, printed in the twenty-third volume, and it went on sale in Japan on February 16, 2004.
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