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Kunoichi Rumble: The Rivals Get Serious!

Season 2, Episode 15, Aired Jul 08, 2006

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Kankuro takes on Kabuto's teammate, Misumi, in a quick battle, proving how tough the Sand ninja really are. However, the real match comes when Sakura and Ino are pitted against one another!

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Stephanie Sheh

Hinata Hyuuga / Kin Tsuchi / Hanabi Hyuuga / Sexy Jutsu Naruto
Skip Stellrecht

Gai Maito (Might Guy) / Itachi Uchiha
Sam Riegel

Shino Aburame / Zaku / Baki
Mary Elizabeth McGlynn

Kurenai Yuuhi / Orochimaru in Grass ninja disguise
Liam O'Brien (V)

Gaara / Kotetsu Hagane
Tara Platt

Temari

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Ino vs. Sakura and Misumi is gone

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By nejihyuga21, Jul 29, 2008

Talk about dangerous ninjas. Kankuro wins the battle. I thought Misumi was going to win and he had the upper hand until the puppet master's unleashed his puppet. Misumi finally gives up and the next battle is about to begin. OMG, it's Ino Yamanaka vs. Sakura Haruno. Rivals from the first start are now up against one another. At first Ino is probably going to win. There is no way Sakura has enough strength to win. When the battle started, it took them back to when they were young and were good friends. This is where the real battle begins.moreless
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Kankuro finishes Misumi and Ino vs. Sakura

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By SurvivorFan64, Jul 28, 2008

I told you the Sand ninjas are dangerous. I thought Misumi was going to win and he had the upper hand until the puppet master's unleashed his puppet. Misumi finally gives up and the next battle is about to begin. OMG, it's Ino Yamanaka vs. Sakura Haruno. Rivals from the first start are now up against one another. At first Ino is probably going to win. There is no way Sakura has enough strength to win. When the battle started, it took them back to when they were young and were good friends. This is where the real battle begins.moreless
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Kankuro finishes his battle with Misumi and Sakura and Ino begin their battle.

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By stitch069917, May 22, 2008

Misumi makes the first move against Kankuro. Misumi throws a punch which Kankuro easily blocks. Then Misumi starts to wrap himself around Kankuro. Misumi thinks that he has won and breaks Kankuro's neck. It turns out that he has a hold of the puppet. Kankuro was wrapped up in the cloth. Kankuro uses the puppet to crush Misumi and easily wins the match. Naruto thinks that it was not right but Kakashi tells him that a puppet is just another type of weapon. Next fight is now between Sakura and Ino. Neji says that they are fighting with "kid gloves" because they were once friends...moreless
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Ino Vs Sakura.

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By TheBunnySage, Jan 30, 2008

I finally learn what was in Kankuro's back rapped up or at least what was behind a puppet that looks like Kankuro. Finally it was learned. Ino and Sakura start their battle but it doesn't start to well because they remember that they used to be friends. That showed me that they can't let things go. So what if Sakura was your best friend you must battle to win. Ino and Sakura need to let the past go. Anyways in this episode we see flashbacks of Sakura and Ino when they were friends. Overall, this episode was ok but what would have been better was if they just kept on fighting even though they were friends, after all, it is a battle.moreless
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Kankuro and Misumi finish the fight, Sakura and Ino start theirs but with dificulty because of their past as friends.

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By glostlover, Nov 11, 2007

I finally learn what was in Kankuro's back rapped up or at least what was behind a puppet that looks like Kankuro. Finally it was learned. Ino and Sakura start their battle but it doesn't start to well because they remember that they used to be friends. That showed me that they can't let things go. So what if Sakura was your best friend you must battle to win. Ino and Sakura need to let the past go. Anyways in this episode we see flashbacks of Sakura and Ino when they were friends. Overall, this episode was ok but what would have been better was if they just kept on fighting even though they were friends, after all, it is a battle.moreless
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- When Sakura returned the ribbon, Ino had that white sleeve thing on her arm but when they shook hands the sleeve thing was gone.
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- In the Japanese version, Tenten says that there are no male/female match-ups. But in the next episode, Shikamaru fights Kin, and 3 episodes later, Hinata fights Neji.
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- Kankuro: Let me do you a favor and end this battle quickly. Misumi: You can't end it if I end it first!
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- Sakura: (Thinking) Everyone here wields their chakra perfectly, and I thought my chakra abilities would give me an edge over the others. So much for that idea.
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- Misumi: You're gonna die unless you give up... Kankuro: Heh... You wanna bet? Misumi: You wanna die?!
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- Neji: That's as good as a kunoichi can get at hand-to-hand combat?
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- Naruto: Well, no matter who's picked, it'll be two weirdoes. This contest is chock full of 'em!
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- Naruto: Two against one is hitting below the belt, isn't it? I mean, is that thing even fair, Kakashi-sensei?
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- Naruto: What's up with that guy's body? That's freaky! I wish I could do that.
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- Sakura and Ino: This time, we do this right. No holding back. A fair fight, and I'm going to win!
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- Gai: What else would I expect from my old rival, Kakashi? Yet another glib, senseless statement. Man, it burns me up when he acts so COOL!
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- Sakura: Alright, listen up Ino. I'm not going to fight you over Sasuke. Ino: What?! Sakura: I'm not the weak and needy girl I used to be! You're not even on my radar, and you're not Sasuke's type. Ino-PIG!! Ino: Sakura, do you have any idea who you're talking to?! Don't try to press your luck with me, little bill-board-brow!
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- The featured battle is Ino vs. Sakura.
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- Poland Airdate: October 7, 2007
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- Jetix Airdate: November 25, 2006
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- YTV Airdate: August 18, 2006
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- We see more into Sakura and Ino's past.
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- Original Airdate: July 16, 2003
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- Original Japanese Title: Rivals Clash! The Hearts of the Girls are in Serious Mode Romaji Episode Title: Raibaru Gekitotsu! Otome Gokoro wa Honki Moodo Kanji Episode Title: ライバル激突！オトメ心は本気モード
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