Chapter 204 shifts to Kiba and Akamaru's fight with the brothers Sakon and Ukon during the Sasuke recovery mission. Ukon's power to merge into another body drives Kiba into a brutal act of self-sacrifice to survive.
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Summary
Kiba and Akamaru manage to pry Sakon and Ukon apart, and for a moment they assume the fight is theirs. The brothers shrug off the separation with ease and press forward again, only to be turned back. During the clash, Akamaru throws himself into harm's way to shield Kiba.
Though the dog blinds Sakon at the crucial instant, Ukon slips inside Kiba's body. He warns that he will kill Kiba from within by tearing his cells apart and walk away untouched once the deed is done.
Key Events
Kiba and Akamaru split the two brothers apart but discover they recover almost instantly. Akamaru endangers himself to protect Kiba and blinds Sakon at the last moment. Ukon then merges into Kiba's body and threatens to destroy him from the inside.
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Notes
To reach the wounded Akamaru, Kiba stabs himself, exploiting the fact that any injury he suffers will be shared by the merged Ukon.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the abilities of Sakon and Ukon in this chapter?
In this chapter, Ukon's ability lets him merge his body into someone else's, which he uses to slip inside Kiba during their fight, while he and Sakon are also shown recovering almost instantly after being pried apart.
What happens in Naruto chapter 204, "Ukon's Ability"?
In "Ukon's Ability", Kiba and Akamaru fight the brothers Sakon and Ukon during the Sasuke recovery mission, and Ukon's power to merge into another body forces Kiba into a desperate act of self-sacrifice.
How does Ukon threaten to kill Kiba?
After merging into Kiba's body, Ukon warns that he will kill Kiba from within by tearing his cells apart and then walk away unharmed once the deed is done.
What role does Akamaru play in this chapter?
Akamaru throws himself into harm's way to shield Kiba during the fight and manages to blind Sakon at the crucial instant before Ukon merges into Kiba.
How does Kiba try to save himself from Ukon?
To reach the wounded Akamaru, Kiba stabs himself, exploiting the fact that any injury he suffers will also be shared by the merged Ukon.
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