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A Shadow in the Darkness: Danger Approaches Sasuke

Season 2, Episode 25, Aired Sep 09, 2006

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As Chouji faces off against Dosu, Orochimaru gives an order for Kabuto to abduct Sasuke. He also tells Kabuto that if he wants to stop him, he'll have to kill Sasuke. As Kabuto approaches Sasuke, he hesitates on what to do. His spy cover is soon blown though, as Kakashi appears on the scene. Will Kakashi save Sasuke from Kabuto's grasp?moreless

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Yuri Lowenthal

Sasuke Uchiha
Tara Platt

Temari
Tom Gibis

Shikamaru Nara
Steven Jay Blum

Zabuza Momochi / Orochimaru
Steve Staley

Neji Hyuuga
Steve Kramer

Sarutobi the Third Hokage

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Nothing out of the usual

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By ZaleIsBackAgain, Oct 28, 2008

The final battle commences but Chouji loses almost immediately to the lone sound ninja. Afterwards, the circumstances of the final exams have been revealed; a single elimination tournament! Though the tournament is based on performance rather than results, it makes it possible for everyone to pass the Chuunin exam, but also possible for no one to. Meanwhile Orochimaru is having a conversation with his secret operative Kabuto about his plans. He orders him to release the seal that Kakashi used to suppress Sasuke's seal. Kabuto got as far as Sasuke's body but was intercepted by Kakashi, he managed to get away but it was a warning sign that Kakashi needs to get back into fighting shape.

A pretty standard story telling episode that doesn't do much other than progress the story. While it was deeply informative and it created suspense for future episodes, it could have at least been a little more exciting. Perhaps a bit more Naruto charm of him babbling on gibberish like he normally does, which is actually how this episode ends. Though to say the least it did get kind of exciting with the announcements of the match ups--Sasuke vs. Gaara, Naruto vs. Neji--and Orochimaru's plan that seems to involve setting off a world war.moreless
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The match between Dosu and Choji is ended and Sasuke is in danger.

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By stitch069917, May 24, 2008

Choji and Dosu wrap up the preliminaries with their match. Choji knows about Dosu's attack to he hides his head in his body so he cannot hear. He performs his Human Boulder jutsu and charges Dosu. Dosu dodges Choji until Choji runs into the wall and gets stuck. Dosu then punches Choji and actives his sound weapon. Since the human body is seventy percent water and water carries sound waves, the weapon knocks Choji out. Kakashi goes to check on Sasuke and finds Kabuto in the room. Kabuto has killed the three Anbu Black Ops agents that were guarding Sasuke. Kakashi challenges Kabuto....moreless
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Kabuto NOOO!

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By TheBunnySage, Jan 30, 2008

Choji quickly loses the match between him and Dosu. It was really quick. In this episode the finalist have a month to prepare for the next match to become Chunin. I was exited to see how the finalist would train. Kabuto is sent by Orochimaru to kidnap Sasuke but Kakashi gets there just in time to stop him. I was so glad because it wouldn't have been good for Sasuke to leave especially with Orochimaru. Naruto asks Kakashi to train him but instead Naruto gets Ebisu who he despises. I have nothing against what Naruto thinks about Ebisu. Ebisu has some issues he needs to clear out. Overall this episode is awesome because there are so many things that happen.moreless
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Choji battles Dosu meanwhile Kabuto is sent by Orochimaru to kidnap Sasuke. Naruto gets Ebisu as a teacher for a month of training needed for the next matches.

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By glostlover, Nov 12, 2007

Choji quickly loses the match between him and Dosu. It was really quick. In this episode the finalist have a month to prepare for the next match to become Chunin. I was exited to see how the finalist would train. Kabuto is sent by Orochimaru to kidnap Sasuke but Kakashi gets there just in time to stop him. I was so glad because it wouldn't have been good for Sasuke to leave especially with Orochimaru. Naruto asks Kakashi to train him but instead Naruto gets Ebisu who he despises. I have nothing against what Naruto thinks about Ebisu. Ebisu has some issues he needs to clear out. Overall this episode is awesome because there are so many things that happen.moreless
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Awesome fight between Kakashi and Kabuto. Who knew that nerd could be a match for Kakashi?

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By onceinabluemoon, Sep 23, 2007

Awesome fight between Kakashi and Kabuto. Who knew that nerd would actually be a match for Kakashi? (Maybe Kakashi just wasn't at the top of his game that day. I don't know.) So the 2nd round of the Chunnin selection exam is finally over. (Could they have drug that out anymore? XD) The first match will be Naruto vs. Neji, and of course the knucklehead ninja is excited about this. (And of course he wins.) Kakashi goes to check up on Sasuke, and upon encountering Kabuto, finds that the (10 was it?) Anbu black ops that he had stationed to guard Sasuke have been killed. They get into a fight (duh), Kabuto's a little smart-arse, and then he eventually escapes using some crazy-arse/awesome justu. (XP This review's going from bad to worse, but I'm tired and don't really care. :P) So yeah, it was a really good episode.moreless
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- Kakashi: Now now, listen, I've found you a better teacher than me. Naruto: Well, who is it? Ebisu: It is I. Naruto: Hmm? You! You closet pervert! Ebisu: (Adjusts his glasses) Such insolence.
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- Shikamaru: (Speaking about the final rounds) This is just about the biggest pain ever.
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- Medical Ninja: Hey, are you alright? Choji: (Half conscious) Meat... I want to eat some meat. Shikamaru: That's our Choji.
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- Choji: (Charging at Dosu) Human boulder! Chubbies rule!
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- Choji: You're going down, you mummified weirdo.
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- Orochimaru: I'm afraid it's your only chance to kill Sasuke.
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- Kakashi: Just answer my question. Kabuto: And if I say no? Kakashi: I'm the one asking the questions. Now give me some answers! Kabuto: Look, you'll have your answers soon enough, even if I'm not here. So why don't we skip the middle man and let me go? Kakashi: You smart-alecky little brat. I'll teach you to mess around with grown-ups.
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- Ibiki: Okay, now from left to right, tell me what number is on your piece of paper. Dosu: I got "8". Naruto: Number "1", of course. Temari: "7". Kankuro: "5". Gaara: "3". Shikamaru: "9". Neji: "2". Shino: "6". Third Hokage: Right, then Sasuke is "4".
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- Kabuto: If you capture me now, you might not be able to prove the connection between me and Orochimaru. Kakashi: Just answer my question. Kabuto: And if I say no? Kakashi: I'm the one asking questions here. Just answer it. Kabuto: If you let me swim around, you'll find out eventually. So can you let me go this time? Kakashi: You sure are a selfish kid... ~Japanee version
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- Poland Airdate: October 12, 2007
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- Jetix UK Airdate: December 5, 2006
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- YTV Airdate: October 20, 2006
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- When the group drew numbers it was to see who would fight who in the main matches. The drawing of numbers created the following matches: Naruto vs. Neji, Gaara vs. Sasuke, Kankuro vs. Shino, Shikamaru vs. Dosu. The Shikamaru and Dosu match decides who fights Temari.
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- Kabuto pretended to one of the dead ANBU members he killed and used the Dead Soul technique to control the bodies of the other dead ANBU he killed.
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- Of the nine ninja that won their matches: Five are from Konoha: Naruto, Neji, Sasuke, Shikamaru, and Shino), three are from the Sand Village (Gaara, Kankuro, and Temari), and only one is from the Sound Village (Dosu).
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- The main matches will be shown in front all of the countries in one month.
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- Chouji vs. Dosu is the final match for the preliminary exams.
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- Dosu, Shikamaru, Neji, and Shino are the only ones in their teams that won a match.
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- Dosu easily defeats Chouji.
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- Original Airdate: September 24, 2003.
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- We find out in this episode that the card Kabuto gave Orochimaru in episode 36 was one containing information on Naruto.
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- Original Episode Title: The Shadow That Stirs in the Darkness, Danger Approaches Sasuke! Romaji Episode Title: Yami ni Ugomeku Kage Sasuke ni Semaru Kiki! Kanji Episode Title: 闇にうごめく影サスケに迫る危機！
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