During Neji's flashback in the Enlish dub version, Naruto says that he won't give up because Neji called him a loser. But in the last episode, Naruto really said that it was because people called him a failure.
When Neji is thinking about how fate goes and walks to the end of his bed the pillow at the end is missing. But when they show Neji from behind the pillow is back on the bed.
When Haishi is bowing down to Neji in apology, the door he walked in is directly behind him. But when Neji accepts his apology the door is off to the right a bit.
Shikamaru: Great! If it's going to be like this, maybe I'll withdraw too. Naruto: All right! Go on, Shikamaru, you can do it! (Naruto knocks Shikamaru over the guardrail and into the arena) Shikamaru: (Sarcastically) Yeah, thanks a lot, Naruto.
Shikamaru: Aww, come on, what are you doing moving these matches up like this? Why does it have to be my stupid match that gets pushed up? Oh man, this is such a drag!
Hizashi: (Written on scroll being read by Neji) Forge your own destiny, Neji. Your fate is something you create with your own hands.
Hizashi: I ask you, please give Neji a message for me. Tell him that I wasn't killed to protect the head family, but to protect my sibling's family and village; and, by my own free will, I chose death and my freedom.
Neji: (Silently reflecting) Now Father, I have only one goal: To become stronger so I won't lose to anyone again. That's what I feel my goal is now. Father, I wish you could see these birds flying. They're finding their freedom too.
Neji: (Thinking) Father, I can't be sure if a person's destiny is like a cloud. Floating on a fixed current that it can't escape, or if people are able to ride on whatever breeze they choose. I don't know. I don't completely understand it yet. And maybe the destination is the same, no matter what you choose. Just when you choose one course, along comes someone who's picked a different path. (Cut to Naruto after the battle) One that's devoted to living life to its fullest. There's real strength to be found in that love of life. I finally understand that because of this latest battle.
Shikamaru: Naruto defeated Neji?! Aw man, I can't believe it. And I thought Naruto was the same as me. One of the dorky, uncool guys. Shino: Dorky and uncool? Shikamaru: Now everyone's saying he's going to make something big of himself. Just great, I doubt I can beat him now. This is really bad. I've never felt so depressed. What a drag.
Sakura (to herself): Naruto just keeps getting stronger. Girl #1: Wow, he did it. He won the fight. Girl #2: Mhmm. He's on the track to success. And he's kinda cute too. Sakura (thinking) : I hate to admit it, Naruto, but I envy you. Watching your battle has made me realize I have to work really hard too, or I'll never get anywhere.
Gaara: I'm going to verify my existence. ~Japanese version
Baki: Gaara, where are you going? Gaara: To remind myself that I'm still alive.
Gemma: Good grief, after all that and he's still able to run around? What a stamina freak. ~Japanese version
Gemma: When captured birds grow wiser, they try to open the cage with their beaks. They don't give up, because they want to fly free again. ~Japanese version
Hiashi: (To Neji) Your father would have been proud of you. ~Japanese version
Poland Airdate: May 12, 2008
Jetix UK Airdate: May 14, 2007
In the manga, no scroll is given to Neji, rather Hiashi tells Neji everything.
YTV Airdate: January 12, 2007
Original Airdate: December 17, 2003
Original Episode Title: Disqualified!? Danger! Ahead of Schedule! Trouble in the Main Tournament! Romaji Episode Title: Shikkaku!? Kiten! Maedaoshi! Haranbukumi no Daihonsen! Kanji Episode Title: 失格?!キケン!前倒し!波乱含みの大本戦!
Since Sasuke hadn't showed up to fight Gaara, it ruined the Sand and Sound Villiages' plans, so Kankuro gave up his match to Shino.
Neji learns the truth behind his father's death, and tries to come to terms with it, his loss, and his family.
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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