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 …

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 …

Naruto finally joins the battle on the bridge. But he gets caught in the middle of Haku’s jutsu as well, he and Sasuke must work together to escape. Kakashi is unable to help them, as he must deal with Zabuza to protect Sakura and Tazuna. How will the two escape from the ice mirrors without any help?

Naruto arrives just in time for the battle. Kakashi tells Naruto that he drew too much attention to himself and should’ve stayed hidden. Zabuza throws some Shuriken at Naruto, and he prepares to defend …

Naruto has a dangerous encounter with Haku in the forest. Naruto and Sasuke better complete their training, as Zabuza is alive and has returned for rthe next appearance. Will Kakashi, Sasuke, and Sakura be able to defeat the Demon of the Mist? And, can Naruto arrive in time to help out?

 
A girl is gathering herbs in the forest and then recognizes Naruto lying asleep in the forest as the kid that screamed at her for killing Zabuza in the forest reaches over to grab his neck. She reframes and gently …