Naruto: The sand, he's using it as a shield. Kankuro: He's not doing it; the sand is protecting him of its own accord. Naruto: Huh? Kankuro: It's almost like a living thing; it'll come to Gaara's defense without him having to do anything. That's why Gaara has never been injured.
Kankuro: His name's Hyuuga Neji, right? From the looks of that match, it seems that he hasn't used all of his powers. So, what kind of guy is he? Naruto: I'll beat him! Kankuro: I didn't ask that... ~Japanese version
Lee: It is over! I got him! Gai: Right on! Naruto: Amazing, he really did it. Kankuro: No, I don't believe it.
Gai: Even an ordinary Lotus puts an enormous strain on the body, let alone this! You've got to finish him off, now!
Gai: (Thinking) That flimsy shield of sand won't protect him from your high speed Lotus.
Naruto: This guy's too much! He's got armor now! Does he have any weak spots? Kankuro: Huh, if you only knew kid. Actually that armor is one big weak spot.
Kankuro: He encased himself in sand, huh? Things must be bad...I haven't seen that look on his face for a long time.
Shikamaru: That's incredible! Ino: I've never seen anyone that fast. Chouji: Makes me dizzy just trying to keep track of him.
Gai: Yes! Lee! Let the power of youth explode! Lee: Right!
Temari: I don't believe it! Gaara's been hurt! Kankuro: Impossible!
Gai: Now he doesn't need those other things to win, because he's transformed himself into the world's greatest taijutsu specialist!
Temari: Come on, you really think you'll be able to get through Gaara's defenses, just by dropping a couple of pounds of weight?
Gai: All right, Lee. Take 'em off. Rock Lee: Uh but, Gai-sensei...you said that was only as a last resort when the lives of very important people are at stake. Gai: That's right, I did. But this is an exception.
Gai: Lee has no ninjutsu or genjutsu skills at all. Sakura: You're kidding. Gai: That's nothing, you should've seen how helpless he was when I first met him. No talent whatsoever.
Sakura: I don't get it. He's only using taijutsu. Can't he see that's never going to work? Why doesn't he get some distance and use ninjutsu?
Kankuro: (Talking about Gaara) No one's ever even been able to touch him.
Gaara: Well, is that all? I hope you haven't finished entertaining me...we haven't had enough blood.
Ino: What is that? Sakura: It's sand. Kakashi: (Thinking) That's an unusual jutsu. Naruto: So that's what he's got in that gourd.
Gai: Now then, listen carefully. A piece of advice before you begin. Lee: Sir! Gai: Look. You see the gourd that Gaara is wearing. Watch out! There's something weird about it. Lee: Good advice, sir! (Writes it down on a piece of paper) Gai: Don't write it down! What are you thinking? After all, you're not gonna have any time to read any notes during the match, are you? Lee: Ah! More good advice! (Writes it down)
Choji: Aaaaahhhhhh! Safe again! Ino: Stop that. Shikamaru: Do you want everyone to know that you're a chicken?
Kankuro: You know you seem like a nice guy. I like you. Naruto: Well, don't take this the wrong way, but I don't like you. Kankuro: This kid is toast.
Kankuro: (Talking about Neji) So what's his story? Naruto: I'm going to pulverize him, that's his story! Kankuro: Okay, but that's not quite what I meant.
Choji: Aaahhh! Now you're talking! All you can eat! Bring it on!!!
Choji: I'm not feeling so good. Maybe I ought to go ahead and forfeit right now. Asuma: What? You know if you win I'll take you for barbecue. Choji: Wha? Come on.
Shikamaru: Whoa, Choji! Glad I'm not you. I mean, you still got the toughest ones left.
Kankuro: Uh-oh. Naruto: Uh-oh is right. Your friend with the eye makeup is getting the stuffing beat out of him. Kankuro: That's not what I was talking about kid.
Kankuro: You're a funny guy, I like you. Naruto: You're not funny, I don't like you. Kankuro: (Thinking) Why you little...! You're dead! ~Japanese version
Temari: (Thinking) There's no way dropping a few weights will allow him to keep up with Gaara. (The weights hit the ground and create a very large crash. Everyone gasps while Kakashi has his hand over his face) Kakashi: (Thinking) Isn't that a little too much, Gai? ~Japanese version
Lee: I don't want to be picked next. I want to be last. Sakura: Is Lee sulking? (The screen shows that Gaara and Rock Lee are next) Sakura: Lee! Lee: Hah! You fell for it! I don't want to be picked last! If you throw a stone directly at a pole, it will always miss. But, if you throw a stone at a pole without trying, it will always hit! ~Japanese version
The featured battle is Rock Lee vs. Gaara.
Poland Airdate: October 11, 2007
Rock Lee has the word "guts" written on his weights.
Jetix UK Airdate: December 2, 2006
YTV Airdate: September 29, 2006
Gaara has sand armor covering his body to protect him. The sand armor is also his biggest weak spot. Using the armor means Gaara is on the defensive.
Rock Lee can't use Ninjutsu or Genjutsu.
Original Airdate: September 3, 2003
Original Japanese Title: Gaara Crushed!! It's Youth! Power! And Explosion! Romaji Episode Title: Gaara Funsai!! Wakasa! Pawaa da! Bakuhatsu da! Kanji Episode Title: 我愛羅粉砕!!若さ!パワーだ!爆発だ!
S 9 : Ep 7
Aired 1/31/09 (23:58)
S 9 : Ep 6
Aired 1/24/09 (23:39)
S 9 : Ep 5
Aired 1/10/09 (23:39)
S 9 : Ep 3
Aired 12/27/08 (23:39)
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