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?

Starts with a recap of last episode, Neji asked Sasuke what his name is but he didn’t reply. Then Sasuke, Sakura, and Naruto leave. Neji and Tenten decide to leave as well but Lee …

Sasuke have knowledge that he has a powerful rival out there after the three ninjas take their leave. On the next day, Kakashi announces that he has recommended all of them for the Chunin Exams. Being different from Naruto and Sasuke which are pleased, Sakura is afraid of letting everyone down. Also, someone decides they aren’t ready and decides to test their abilities.

Gaara order Kankuro for coming to the village and start something with the kids. Sasuke is haunted by Gaara’s evil eyes, while Gaara is impressed that Sasuke could …

With their latest mission complete, it’s time once again for the group to go back to mediocre missions. After all are done, Konohamaru and his friends pay a visit to Naruto. All which result in being chased by Sakura. Everyone is soon over though, as two mysterious ninja block their way, and one of them isn’t too happy with Konohamaru. Sasuke arrives to save the day, but the leader of the group shows up, with stealth skills that surprise even Sasuke. Meanwhile, the Third Hokage announces that it’s time once …

The Demon of the Hidden Mist takes his vengeance on Gato and all of those dumb enough to follow him. He apologizes to Haku for what he did to the kind little boy. After the group takes care of the rest of Gato’s men, Zabuza asks Kakashi one final request, to see Haku one final time which is Zabuza’s requiem.

Zabuza is confronted by his boss Gato who is planning to kill Zabuza because he was too expensive. Zabuza now annoyed decides to cancel the fight with Kakashi and fight Gato’s …