Chapter 271 splits between two fights. Kakashi tries to steady a raging Naruto so the pair can face Deidara as a team, while Sasori, baffled by Sakura's survival, discards his puppets and unveils the startling truth that his own body is a puppet as well.
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Summary
Kakashi works to cool Naruto's temper, laying out a strategy that would let the two of them combine their talents against Deidara. In the other clash, Sasori cannot fathom how Sakura still moves after his poison should have stopped her. Watching her mend her own wounds, he grasps that she is a trained medical ninja, likely armed with an antidote of her own making.
Key Events
Recognising that Sakura is far from an average foe, Sasori sets aside the rest of his puppets and strips off his cloak, exposing the shocking fact that his body is itself a puppet. He drives an attack between Sakura and Chiyo, forcing them apart, then fixes his aim on the now-defenceless elder.
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Notes
Chapter 271 sits in volume 30 and forms part of the Kazekage Rescue Mission arc. It first ran in Japan across a double issue in 2005.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Naruto chapter "Unknown Power…!!" about?
"Unknown Power…!!" splits its focus between Kakashi calming an enraged Naruto so they can face Deidara together, and Sasori realizing that his poison failed to stop Sakura Haruno. It is chapter 271 of the Kazekage Rescue Mission arc.
Why is Sasori surprised that Sakura survives his poison?
Sasori cannot understand how Sakura is still moving after his poison should have incapacitated her. Watching her heal her own wounds, he concludes she is a trained medical ninja who likely made an antidote of her own.
What shocking secret does Sasori reveal in this chapter?
After recognizing Sakura as a skilled opponent, Sasori discards his puppets and strips off his cloak to reveal that his own body is a puppet. He then attacks to separate Sakura from Chiyo.
What is Kakashi trying to do with Naruto in this chapter?
Kakashi works to calm Naruto's anger and lay out a strategy that would let the two of them combine their abilities against Deidara. This is meant to give them a coordinated advantage in the fight.
Who does Sasori target once he reveals his puppet body?
Once Sasori forces Sakura and Chiyo apart, he sets his sights on Chiyo, who is left without Sakura's protection at that moment. He then aims to attack the now vulnerable elder.
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