Chapter 136: "The Final Blow... !!" - Naruto's Punch Wakes Gaara
Chapter 136: "The Final Blow... !!" - Naruto's Punch Wakes Gaara
Chapter 144: "A Young Pursuit" – As Jiraiya and Naruto set off,
Jiraiya comments that Naruto reminds him of Yondaime Hokage. On a
perch above them, the Akatsuki members discuss a strategy for
getting Naruto and Jiraiya separated. Sasuke learns that Itachi
returned and is chasing Naruto, deciding to follow him. In another
town, Jiraiya flirts with a woman and leaves Naruto to practice his
training. In a hotel, Naruto answers the door, ready to scold Jiraiya for
not training him... and looks up into the eyes of Itachi.