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Chunin Challenge: Rock Lee vs. Sasuke

Season 1, Episode 22, Aired Feb 04, 2006

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Rock Lee challenges Sasuke to a one-on-one fight. Naruto grows angry and attacks him, only to be beaten in one attack. Sasuke realizes the challenge and eagerly accepts. But will Sasuke be defeated just as easily by this mysterious ninja? Sasuke's only advantage seems to be his Sharingan, but what happens when not even that will work?moreless

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Skip Stellrecht

Ninkame the Tortoise

Yuri Lowenthal

Sasuke Uchiha
Skip Stellrecht

Gai (Guy) Maito
Maile Flanagan

Naruto Uzumaki
Kate Higgins

Sakura Haruno
Brian Donovan

Rock Lee

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Saskue had it coming

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By Shinigami124, Mar 09, 2012

Yeah that was pretty good Saskue beatdown. That arrogant guy had it coming for awhile. Saskue beatdown is always good, they should sell it on dvd. Anyways Rock Lee beat Saskue up so badly it wasn't even funny. Saskue tried to make it look cool, but Rock Lee just owned him. I wish Rock Lee beat up Sakura too. It was also cool, how he just put Naruto out like a light. This is one of the best beatdown besides his fight with Itachi. I liked seeing Saskue squirm in pain, i wish Rock Lee beat him up more but Gai Sensi stopped him.moreless
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Really cool how Rock Lee battles Sasuke

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By srzeczyca, Jul 18, 2008

This was really cool how Rock Lee wanted to battle Sasuke. Rock Lee also develops a crush on Sakura but she isn't into him at all until future episodes she starts to like him and being nice to him. Rock Lee seems stronger then Sasuke because he beats him like crazy and he is injured pretty badly poor Sasuke. Naruto wants to challenge Rock Lee but he also looses and Naruto can't even make a scrath on him. Overall this was a really cool episode with the fight agaisnt Sasuke and Rock Lee and let say Naruto also. This episode gets a 10 out of 10.moreless
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Lee challenges Sasuke to a fight.

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By stitch069917, May 17, 2008

Rock Lee challenges Sasuke to a fight before they register for the Chunin exams. Naruto has to fight Lee first to try and prove he is better than Sasuke. Lee easily knocks Naruto into the wall. Now Sasuke charges at Lee. Lee blocks Sasuke's attack and knocks Sasuke back, much to everyone's surprise. Sasuke now activates his sharingan so he can see what Lee is about to do, but Lee does not seem concerned about Sasuke's sharingan. Sasuke attacks again and once again Lee knocks Sasuke to the ground to everyone's amazement. What trick is allowing Lee to knock Sasuke around like that......moreless
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Wow...

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By TheBunnySage, Jan 28, 2008

Wow this episode was pretty boring for me. So basically Rock Lee beats Sasuke Uchiha very easily with just his taijutsu. The first time I watched this episode it was a little suprising that a guy that has a crush on Sakura could beat Sasuke. But now it's not that really interesting. The only part I liked about this episode really was when Sakura catched Sasuke when he was falling. I like Sasuke and Sakura a lot (People yell duh in the background). Yeah so basically it was real boring and the only reason why I give it a good score is that Sasuke and Sakura forever so yeah. That's my somewhat review.moreless
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Sasuke and Rock Lee fight.

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By glostlover, Nov 10, 2007

Rock Lee challenges Sasuke to a fight. Naruto gets mad because Sasuke is getting all of the attention so he makes one move and he is instantly defeated. Obviously, Naruto is so foolish that he did get defeated. Sasuke seems like he is getting beaten so he uses his Sharingan. His Sharingan doesn't work so well because Rock Lee is using taijutsu and Rock Lee is really fast. Even though Sasuke can see Rock Lee's moves Sasuke's body can't move so fast. I didn't know what Sasuke would do because his position did not seem well. Rock Lee gets ready to use a big move to defeat Sasuke but his teacher shows up to end the fight which freaked Sakura, Sasuke and Naruto how he dressed. Sasuke couldn't believe he lost to such a weird person as Rock Lee, even Naruto couldn't believe it and neither could I but at least that Sharingan didn't go to waste.moreless
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- According to Sasuke, it's common courtesy to state your name before giving your own. However, in a previous episode he asked Gaara's name before he stated his own.
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QUOTES (20)
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- (Sasuke, Sakura, and Naruto are watching Lee and Gai have a sort of sensei-student moment) Sakura: ...They're insane.
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- Gai: Hey, what's shakin'? How you doing, everybody? Life treating you good?
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- Naruto: That weird thing he's talking to is a turtle, right? Sakura: Obviously! What'd you think it is?
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- Lee: You see my technique is not ninjutsu or genjutsu. (Lee and Sasuke fights) Naruto: Huh?! Sasuke! Lee: You get it now? I am using taijutsu, that means no tricks...Sasuke.
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- Naruto: Hold it! I get him first. This weirdo is mine! Sasuke: Go for it. Sakura: Naruto!
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- Gai: Lee!! Lee: Sensei!! Gai: Lee!! Lee: Sensei!! (The two hug and a sunset and beautiful waves are seen in the background)
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- Sakura: Hey! Keep your creepy little valentines to yourself! I was dodging for my life there! Lee: You do not have to be so negative Sakura.
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- Rock Lee: Oh Sakura, I love you! Sakura: Ahh! Those eyebrows can't be real! No! Your hair style is horrible too, and those eyebrows are so bushy! Your such a weirdo! Rock Lee: You are an angel, sent from heaven!
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- Sasuke: Dancing Leaf Shadow? Rock Lee: Good eyes. Now you'll see that hard work beats born talent every time.
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- Naruto: Looks like the Uchihas aren't exactly strong as everyone thinks they are. Sakura: (Annoyed) Grrr...Naruto!
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- Naruto: Actually, it's kinda sweet the way they're all huggy and stuff. Sakura: Huh?! What are you saying?! They're both totally crazy!!
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- Naruto: He's...talking to the turtle. The turtle is...talking back. Now, he's apologizing...to the turtle.
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- Naruto: (Looks at Lee and his Sensei) So, that's where Lee gets it from. Same soup bowl haircut, and even bushier eyebrows. Lee: (angered) Hey! Do NOT insult Guy-sensei! He is one of the greatest men in the entire world! Naruto: Well, excuse me for not noticing his greatness! I was too busy watching him crawl out from underneath a turtle! Lee: He did not crawl out!
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- (Gai and Lee continue to cry and hug each other) Gai: It's okay! It's okay! It's only a phase!
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- Sasuke: How could I lose to someone that lame?
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- Gai: I'm sorry for the trouble Lee caused you. Please look into my eyes and accept my sincere apology. Also, admire my handsome manly features!
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- Gai: My record is 50 wins and 49 losses. Which is one better than his, by the way. Naruto: No way! You're kidding! How'd he beat Kakashi? Gai: The fact is, I'm stronger than Kakashi! And faster!
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- Gai: Tell me, how is Kakashi-sensei? Sasuke: Do you know him? Gai: Do I know Kakashi? Well, people say...he and I are archrivals for all eternity!
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- Gai: Now, run into the setting sun! Run and suffer...but don't mess up your hair.
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- Naruto: He's got the biggest eyebrows yet! They're almost alive!!!
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NOTES (10)
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- Poland Airdate: March 13, 2007
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- Rock Lee easily defeats Sasuke.
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- Jetix UK Airdate: August 12, 2006
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- Original Airdate: March 6, 2003
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- Original Episode Title: Energy 120%: A Modern and Rockin' Challenge! Romaji Episode Title: Kiai 120% Bau de Rokku na Chousenjou Kanji Episode Title: 気合い 120％ナウでロックな挑戦状！
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- In the dub, Gai Maito's name has been changed to Might Guy.
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- This is the first appearance of Gai and so far, the only appearance of his turtle, whose name is not mentioned in this episode, but is called Ninkame.
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- YTV Airdate: February 3, 2006
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- According to Lee, the strongest Leaf Genin is most likely Neji Hyuuga. Neji is on his team.
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- Gai is Kakashi's self-proclaimed greatest rival, though Kakashi could care less, much to Gai's annoyance.
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ALLUSIONS (1)
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- The scene with Rock Lee on the balcony is a similar scene in one of Bruce Lee's movies.
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