The Time of Vows

" The Time of Vows " ( 誓いの時 , Chikai no Toki , Viz: A Time of Oaths) is chapter 533 of the original Naruto manga.

## Summary [ ]

Ino saves Chōji from being hit by Asuma 's technique. Asuma tries to goad Chōji into fighting, to no avail. Ino fights for Chōji, and she, Chōza , and Shikamaru remind him of his oath. Shikamaru remembers Asuma's last request, and urges Chōji to man up. Kakuzu runs from Izumo and Kotetsu . Tenten finds the Bashōsen , and uses it to destroy Kakuzu's lightning mask . The First Division asks for Chōza's aid in battling Dan . Chōji releases his butterfly wings without ingesting the Three Coloured Pills , much to the amazement of his father; Asuma is pleased that Chōji is ready to fight.