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“What’s the Difference? Don’t All Insects Look Alike?”
“The original members of Team 8 realise that they are being followed by hostile bug-users (Kamizuru Clan) but decide not to engage them or tell Naruto about the enemy’s presence, for fear of endangering the Bikochu. Hinata begins to worry that she is hindering her group, but eventually manages to locate the Bikochu with her Byakugan, allowing Naruto to capture it. Before Team 8 can leave the forest, however, Hinata is attacked and abducted by the bug users, who demand the Bikochu in return for her safety.”
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Analysis
The following analysis will look at:
More details about the Kamizuru clan
Team 8′s abilities
More information on the Bikochu
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More details about the Kamizuru clan
At the Hokage office, Lady Tsunade received information from the ANBU Unit stationed in the Land of Earth. The report stated that unrest is growing among the Kamizuru clan. As Tsunade shares a conversation with Shizune, her assistant, she gives some details about the clan.
The Kamizuru clan were the legendary insect handlers of the Hidden Stone Village. Long ago, they were so well known that many considered them equals of the Aburami clan. However, over the years, they practically died out. These days, hardly anyone even remembers their name. The report also stated that they might cause some trouble, but there aren’t too many of them left. Tsunade based her assumption on the thought that, since there aren’t many of them left, it’s not something to be worried about. Afterwards, she throws the report in the bin.
However, three members of the Kamizuru clan are going to cause trouble for Naruto and Team 8. For instance, they asserted that the fate of their whole Kamizuru clan rests on the outcome of their mission; no matter what stands in their way, they must get the Bikochu. Moreover, since the Kamizuru clan bug users failed to find the Bikochu for 10 days, they are waiting for the genin to look for it, and then they will take it away from them. To make matters worse, the three members of the Kamizuru clan said that the Aburami clan was responsible for the downfall of their clan. As a result, they seek revenge by taking out the Aburami, which in this case is Shino. The Genin have a serious threat lying on their shoulders; hence, there’s a threatening atmosphere.
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Team 8′s abilities
The original members of Team 8 realise that they are being followed by hostile bug-users (Kamizuru Clan) but decide not to engage them or tell Naruto about the enemy’s presence for fear of endangering the Bikochu. The Kamizuru bug users made themselves invisible so the genin could not see them. However, Team 8 has already noticed them. In this scene, we get to understand their abilities.
When it comes to Shino, he discerns the presence of his enemies using his insects.
When it came to Kiba, Akamaru was the one who discerned their presence.
When it comes to Hinata, she discerns the enemy’s presence using her Byakugan.
All of them are specialists in detecting hidden enemies. Moreover, Shino said that if it comes to a fight, the insects may be caught in the middle, hence endangering the Bikochu. If they don’t make a move, they will keep an eye on them. Shino proves to be the perfect leader for the team because he doesn’t rush to act. Instead, he thinks of a plan and executes it.
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More information on the Bikochu
The Bikochu are not active during the night; however, they only lay their eggs when it rains. When it is raining, they mature quickly, and the following morning, the larvae emerge from the egg. Therefore, Kiba said if it rains today, they’ll be fully grown by tomorrow. They must find the Bikochu because it’s the end of the season; hence, it’s their last chance. If they let them slip through their fingers, it won’t be possible for them to search for Sasuke.
Hinata begins to worry that she is hindering her group, but eventually manages to locate the Bikochu with her Byakugan, allowing Naruto to capture it. When it was raining, Hinata remembered her father reminding her not to be a burden. She ends up crying, blaming herself for not doing anything to help. However, her determination not to give up gives her the strength to try again. This is evident when uplifting music starts to play in the background with a mix of electric guitar, drums, and Japanese chants. As she found her will not to give up, Shino said something significant. This is shown through a dialogue between him and Hinata:
Shino: Hinata, the rain might need that attention.
Hinata: What do you mean, Shino?
Shino: Think about it: when the surrounding temperature cools, it’s easier to see the heat signatures of living creatures.
Afterwards, Hinata managed to locate the Bikochu with her Byakugan, allowing Naruto to capture them. If it weren’t for Shino’s comment, Hinata would not have tried using her Byakugan to track the Bikochu. Moreover, it’s a female Bikochu that will lay its egg; hence, it means that a new beetle will emerge. They plan to use it to find Sasuke; therefore, Shino plays a crucial role in this scene.
Before Team 8 can leave the forest, however, Hinata is attacked and abducted by the bug users, who demand the Bikochu in return for her safety. The woman from the Kamizuru Clan used a Honeybee Jutsu to trap Hinata. As a result, the honey traps Hinata, and then a honeybee stings Hinata’s neck, where she faints and becomes unconscious. What will happen next? This will be revealed in the next episode.
The lesson from this episode is that one should not underestimate certain situations, just like Tsunade did when she read the report about the Kamizuru clan. If she had taken the report seriously, perhaps decisive action would have been taken to find the clan and hopefully save the genin.
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