Chapter 23 brings the Land of Waves prologue to a turning point as two of Gato's thugs storm Tazuna's home. Their plan to seize Tsunami collapses when Inari finds his courage and Naruto arrives to strike the pair down.
Summary
A pair of Gato's hired men force their way into Tazuna's household, intending to abduct his daughter Tsunami and pressure the bridge builder into abandoning his work. When they move to kill the young Inari, Tsunami vows to take her own life should they lay a hand on the boy.
The bravery shown by his mother, his grandfather, and Team 7 finally stirs Inari, who throws himself at the intruders in a desperate bid to stop them. Just as the kidnappers prepare to cut the two down, Naruto bursts onto the scene, rescues the boy, and overpowers both attackers.
Key Events
Gato's henchmen invade Tazuna's home to kidnap Tsunami and halt construction of the bridge. Tsunami threatens suicide to shield Inari, and Inari overcomes his fear to defend her. Naruto appears in time, defeats the two men, and saves the boy.
Notes
Naruto praises Inari for risking his own life to protect his mother before departing to rejoin the rest of his team.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in Naruto chapter 23, "Two Assaults…!!"?
In "Two Assaults…!!", two of Gato's thugs break into Tazuna's home to kidnap his daughter Tsunami, but Inari's courage and Naruto's timely arrival turn the attack back on the kidnappers.
Why do Gato's men break into Tazuna's house in this chapter?
Gato's hired men invade Tazuna's household to abduct Tsunami and use her as leverage to force Tazuna to abandon the bridge he is building.
How does Inari find the courage to fight back?
Inari is moved by the bravery of his mother Tsunami, his grandfather Tazuna, and Team 7, which finally pushes him to throw himself at the intruders in a desperate bid to protect his mother.
Who saves Inari and Tsunami from the attackers?
Naruto bursts onto the scene just as the kidnappers are about to strike down Inari and Tsunami, and he overpowers both attackers to save them.
What does Naruto say to Inari after saving him?
After defeating Gato's men, Naruto praises Inari for risking his own life to protect his mother before leaving to rejoin the rest of Team 7.
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