Chapter 295 pits a cornered Orochimaru against Naruto's transformed rage, as a single blast of chakra levels the ground and the snake survives only by throwing up three massive gates.
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Summary
As Naruto winds up his attack, Orochimaru understands just how lethal it is and quickly puts distance between them. Feeling the same threat, Sai and the wood clone made by Yamato steady themselves for what is coming.
Key Events
Naruto unleashes a torrent of chakra that tears the surroundings apart, and Orochimaru endures it only by raising the layered gates of Summoning: Triple Rashōmon. Clawing his way out of the debris, he runs Naruto through with his Kusanagi blade. The sword fails to pierce the boy's cloak of chakra, but the blow drives him back to where Yamato, Sakura, and Kabuto are waiting.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in Naruto chapter 295, "Towards the Nine-Tails…!!"?
In "Towards the Nine-Tails…!!" a cornered Orochimaru faces Naruto's transformed rage as a burst of chakra devastates the surrounding area, and Orochimaru survives only by raising three massive gates.
How does Orochimaru survive Naruto's chakra attack?
Orochimaru survives Naruto's blast by using the Summoning: Triple Rashomon technique, raising three layered gates that shield him from the assault.
Does Orochimaru manage to hurt Naruto in this chapter?
Orochimaru claws out of the debris and stabs Naruto with his Kusanagi blade, but the sword cannot pierce Naruto's chakra cloak, though the blow still knocks him back toward Yamato, Sakura, and Kabuto.
Who are Naruto's allies present during this confrontation?
Sai and a wood clone created by Yamato are present, bracing themselves as they sense the danger of Naruto's attack, while Yamato, Sakura, and Kabuto wait nearby.
What arc does "Towards the Nine-Tails…!!" belong to?
"Towards the Nine-Tails…!!" is chapter 295 of the Naruto manga, found in volume 33, and it belongs to the Tenchi Bridge Reconnaissance Mission arc.
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