Ep. 258: Sasuke Requests Chidori Training After Naruto's Courageous Display
Aired on April 12, 2012Recap
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Team 7 faces an ambush by Shiore, who is revealed to be Orochimaru in disguise. He successfully places his Curse Mark on Sasuke during the encounter. Sasuke observes Naruto’s bravery, which contrasts with his own initial fear for his life. He is further surprised when he witnesses Naruto defeat Hidden Rain gennin while they are accompanying Kabuto. Later, during the third phase of the Chunin Exams, Sasuke confesses his desire to fight Naruto. He then asks Kakashi to teach him the Chidori technique. This sequence highlights the growing rivalry between the two teammates as Sasuke seeks power to defeat his friend.
Episodes
- Ep. 254 · Naruto undertakes a secret S-rank mission as an animal surveyor while the Akatsuki prepare their White Zetsu army.
- Ep. 255 · Kabuto sheds skin to abduct Yamato while Tobi monitors White Zetsu modification plans.
- Ep. 256 · Allied Shinobi Forces Assemble as Tobi and Kabuto Prepare for War
- Ep. 257 · Naruto paints houses, learns of Uchiha massacre, and bonds with Sasuke and Sakura before facing Land of Waves.
- Ep. 258 · Sasuke Requests Chidori Training After Naruto's Courageous Display
- Ep. 259 · Sasuke Defeated by Gaara and Naruto, Then Ambushed by Orochimaru's Agents
- Ep. 260 · Sasuke departs with the Sound Four while Naruto leads a retrieval team to stop him.
- Ep. 261 · Kabuto captures Anko while Gaara unites the Allied Shinobi Forces against the Akatsuki threat.
- Ep. 262 · Kankuro leads a commando unit to ambush Kabuto but faces Deidara and Sasori in enemy territory.