Naruto Chapter 312

Well I thought I would try a review of Naruto Chpater 312. It was out a couple of days ago, but I had to take a CPR course so now that it's over I was finally able to post this. I think I will try out a couple of chapters and just see how it goes. This chapter starts off with Kakashi lying in his hospital bed, with Sakura, Naruto and Sai visiting(continuing from chapter 311). Kakashi tells Naruto that he will surpass Sasuke, and that he will personally take over Naruto’s training. Kakashi goes on to tell Naruto that his training will be different from now on as Naruto will have to learn a ninjitsu which will be unique only to Naruto himself. Naruto says that he doesn’t have the amount of time required to learn a intense new jutsu of his own because it would take years and he really needs to save Sasuke. Kakashi then tells Naruto that he has devised a plan in which will reduce the time necessary for training. Before Naruto however can hear how this new time reduced training will work, they are interrupted by Asuma-sensei, Shikamaru, Choji and Ino. Shikamaru saying hi to Sakura and Naruto, immediately recognizes Sai from a previous meeting; to which Sai smiles brightly saying hello. Meanwhile Tsunade-sama has received a report that Akatsuki’s movements are increasing and that there are reports of movements just outside Konoha. Tsunade comments on there movements being problematic as well as a perfect opportunity to attack them. Meanwhile back in Kakashi’s hospital room Sai introduces himself and Ino comments to Sakura about how cool Sai is and how similar he is to Sasuke. Sakura then whispers to Ino that Sai’s appearance does not match his personality at all. Meanwhile Shikamaru comments that he heard from Tsunade what happened with Sasuke and that no matter what he will help Naruto in anyway he can. Asuma-sensei then tells all the kids that they can go out for a meal, his treat; his offer bringing cheers from Choji and Ino. Naruto then asks Kakashi about training to which Kakashi replies that he will tell Naruto later. At the resturant Shikamaru has departed early to help his father on some errand, which makes Ino comment that Shikamaru is always leaving on some weird mission. This of course makes Choji happy because he can eat Shikamaru’s share of the food. Ino yells at Choji that before eating they should introduce themselves to Sai. During introductions Sai remembers in the how to make friends book he was reading to give people nicknames which seem to suit the person (example- earlier in the last chapter I believe he gave Sakura the nickname of Hag, which was hilarious). Anyway so Sai was about to call Choji a Fatso or something along that nature, but before he could Naruto quickly covers Sai’s mouth before he can utter the words. Choji asks what Sai was trying to say, Sakura saying it was nothing, and poor Sai thinking how hard it is to give people nicknames. When Ino introduces herself to Sai, he thinks about a nickname for her realizing that he cannot say anything nasty about women. Sakura knowing firsthand about Sai’s problem with nicknames looks on with a smirk on her face knowing Sai’s going to probably give Ino a nasty nickname. Sai then politely says hello to Ino and gives her the name of pretty. Which in turn really pisses Sakura off complaining why did he treat Ino so differently from her. Meanwhile a lone female ninja is fighting two members of Akatsuki, these two Akatsuki members comment that she has a two tailed demon locked within her……

My Thoughts

Whew...go Sai, the poor guy is so unsocialized, that he is quite unaware of what is appropriate and what is just plain rude. There is such and innocence to sai which I find very endearing. When Sai was first introduced I admit I didn't like him much especially when you compare him to Sasuke as a member of Team Kakashi, but there is a lot of depth to Sai which I think is still left to be explored, not to mention he has some great comedic moments especially with Sakura. I must say Kakashi has piqued my interest in his training that he is planning to give to Naruto, and I am also dying with curiousity as to what Shikamaru has been up to lately. I can't wait to see what Naruto new jutsu will entail. As for Akatsuki I am curious as to what is there purpose behind collecting locked away demons. They had captured Gaara for the exact same reason and want Naruto as well for the nine tailed fox demon within him. I get the feeling Naruto will get to Itachi first before Sasuke does, which would interesting to see, but who knows what since Sasuke is totally willing to turn his body over to Orochimaru just for the sake of getting revenge against Itachi, hopefully Naruto will get to him before then.