Chapter 307 reunites Team 7 with Sasuke only to expose how far he has drifted, as he mocks the idea of rekindled bonds and coldly proposes killing Naruto to be rid of the whole matter.
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Summary
Sasuke wants to know why Kakashi is absent, prompting Yamato to identify himself as the one filling that role. From this, Sasuke reasons that Sai must be standing in for him, and he throws back Sai's earlier words about wanting to mend the connection he shares with Naruto.
Sasuke treats the whole notion as a joke and laughs it off. Even so, his old teammates recognize that they had misjudged Sai, and they come around to accepting his aid in the effort to bring Sasuke home to the Leaf.
Sasuke, however, feels no pull toward returning. To cut the problem short, he proposes simply killing Naruto.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Kakashi absent when Sasuke confronts his old team?
Yamato has taken over as Kakashi's replacement on the mission, which leads Sasuke to conclude that Sai must be serving as his own stand-in on the team.
How does Sasuke react to Sai's talk of restoring bonds?
Sasuke treats Sai's words about mending his connection with Naruto as a joke and laughs it off, showing no interest in rekindling old ties.
What proposal does Sasuke make regarding Naruto?
Feeling no pull to return to the Leaf, Sasuke proposes simply killing Naruto to cut the problem short.
What arc does chapter 307 belong to?
Whim…!! is chapter 307 of the Naruto manga, part of the Tenchi Bridge Reconnaissance Mission arc, collected in volume thirty-four.
What is the Viz Media title for this chapter?
Viz Media titled chapter 307 On a Whim…!!.
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