Today's episode is all about Lee and his teammates.
Get him!
If I'm to become a great ninja despite not being able to use ninjutsu,
I can't afford to lose to anyone.
Man, if the boss were here...
Yeah.
No matter who my opponents are,
if I can beat all these ninjas,
no one can stop me!
Even my genius teammate, Neji,
would've have a hard time defeating all of them.
B-Boss!
We're sorry!
What's wrong, Lee?
Quality over quantity?!
A Competition with the Genius Ninja, Neji
Hey, look!
It's him!
I heard he beat a ninja boss from the Hidden Grass village in one second!
Wow!
He's so cool!
This is Neji Hyuga,
a member of Lee's team that people refer to as a genius ninja.
Bah! I could've beaten that boss on my own, too.
Tenten?
Where could it be?
What's going on?
Oh, I dropped an important picture around here somewhere.
Oh, no!
We must find it!
Yeah. Oh, I should just ask Neji.
He could find it with his Byakugan!
For those who don't know,
the Byakugan is an ability of Neji's that lets him see through objects,
and search for things from great distances.
Couldn't breathe...
Neji again?!
Yup.
L-Leave it to me!
The truth is, I can use the Byakugan, too.
Byakugan!
Just showing the whites of your eyes doesn't give you Byakugan!
Sakura-san, Naruto-kun.
H-Hey! Who are you, you weirdo?!
I-It's me!
That's such a suspicious response.
Come on, Lee, you know you can't use the Byakugan.
You can't even use ordinary ninjutsu.
Besides, Neji's a genius.
I know.
That's why I've worked so hard to perfect my hand-to-hand fighting skills.
But I...
I want to beat Neji!
Lee...
Bushy-Brows...
I wondered where you guys went. What are you doing here?
Neji, I lost something around here.
I have to find the picture before Neji!
Is this it? I found it on the ground.
Wow! That took you no time at all!
Hey, it's an old pic of you guys!
Let me see!
I'm going home.
Neji was a real brat back then.
His words were like a knife, sharp and painful.
You're not a ninja if you can't use ninjutsu.
What are you, an idiot?
He said a lot of stuff like that.
That's not what I was talking about!
You're not a ninja if you can't use a credit card.
What are you, a middle schooler?
Nuh-uh! Besides, ninjas don't use credit!
Nowadays Neji's a much more well-rounded person,
and very cooperative.
He's become a dependable teammate.
He was already a prodigy,
and now without the personality issues,
he'll probably achieve even greater things.
Pretty cool.
What'd she say?!
For some reason I don't like the idea of Neji being a big deal!
We'll just see how great he is!
Talk about a big deal.
It's another gift the gods bestowed upon him...
What're you talking about?
What happened to you two?
Neji wears boxers and I'm still in tighty-whities!
Is that all?!
Just go buy your own boxers!
He's more... he's more of a man than me.
Forget manliness. It looks like he's broken your brains.
No! I won't admit defeat yet!
I have only one choice...
Neji, I want to fight you!
What?!
I'm not yet convinced that you're superior to me.
Stop this foolishness. Come on.
I see.
You're afraid I'll win, aren't you?
Afraid?
Bring it on.
You think you can beat me without any ninjutsu, Lee?
Absolutely.
This looks like a real fight.
The fight is in one week.
Any time, any place!
I will win!
Are you gonna be okay, Lee?
I don't know.
But I've got one week to train.
I can at least grow a bit in that time.
I'll prove that with enough hardwork, one can surpass a genius!
Well said, Bushy-Brows!
I'll even help you with your training, just this once!
Naruto-kun!
Let's do it!
Yeah!
One week later.
Lee said he could improve a bit,
but one week's not a very long time.
Sorry I'm late!
W-W-What happened to you?!
I underwent grueling training with Naruto-kun,
and I grew a bit, and then a bit more!
You just grew, period!
Well? Do I look different?
Very different!
You did a great job, Bushy-Brows.
Oh, no...
Not Naruto, too...
Why is it only your right arm?!
Well, I said I'd help out with his training,
but I figured I'd only do half as much.
For the love of god, why?!
Well?
Do I look different?
Very different!
Anyways...
This match is Rock Lee versus Neji Hyuga.
Fight!
Wow!
Lee-san's dodging them all!
I see, so you really did go through some hard training.
Up here!
All that extra bulk has slowed you down, Lee!
Don't panic, Bushy-Brows!
Remember that harsh training!
Naruto-kun...
Right...
All that blood, sweat, and tears...
I endured and endured and endured.
Leaf A*tro
And survived!
Fight your way to Koshi Stadium, Lee! - Sakura Haruno
Take Us To Koshi Stadium
I can't lose!
I guess playing the straight man is pointless now...
Get ready, Neji!
Fire Fork Ball!
I can't take it!
The Replacement Jutsu?!
When did he—
You're mine, Lee!
Eight Trigrams, Sixty-four Strikes!
He's lost speed, but those muscles...
He's not budging even the teeniest, tiniest bit.
Hey, you're leaking some kind of air!
No. I'm losing strength.
I've gotta bet it all on this one!
I have to use that technique...
Byakugan!
No, no, no! That's just pointless!
What is that?
Why are you surprised?!
Why is he making that face?
I don't understand, it makes no sense!
It makes no sense that you'd be worried about it!
Neji's wide open!
Nail him, Bushy-Brows!
This is it!
No!
Eight Trigrams, Sixty-four Headbutts!
What are you doing?!
That's a ton of headbutts.
This is crazy, Lee's going to win...
Hey, Lee took a crazy amount of damage, too!
In the end, I couldn't beat Neji.
Lee, you've been challenging me for years,
and you lose every time.
But you've put in unbelievable amounts of hard work,
continued to challenge me,
and now you fought me to a draw.
You're a genius of hard work, and a great ninja.
Neji...
That's right!
I won't let you guys upstage me, either!
I'll train until I can beat you both!
I won't lose either!
Neither will I!
It's kinda nice seeing guys get along like that.
They're simple-minded, but in an innocent way.
One week later.
Today I will live my youth at full power!
Yeah!
No way!
Lee's hot-blooded hard work moved even Neji's cool heart.
Just don't let him influence you too much, kids!
Everyone knows the phrase, "Ladies first."
It signifies the idea that men should be kind to women,
and behave like gentlemen in their presence.
Do your best, guys!
It's time for me to end this.
One or two extra days of training won't be enough to beat me!
You're too overconfident.
I'm a completely new man today!
And that's because...
I've graduated from tighty-whities to boxers!
For a young man going through puberty,
this is an indispensable part of becoming an adult!
I see, so you've moved up, too!
What is wrong with you two?!
Jeez.
Tenten's Must-Win Battle
I can't believe you just dropped your pants right in front of me.
I'm a girl, you guys need to keep that in mind.
Keep it in mind? How so?
Don't you get it?
You need to act more gentlemanly around me.
Gentle...
...melody?
Gently, I...
Not melody!
Manly, gentlemanly!
Stop acting like morons. Let's get back to the mission!
Take this, mountain bandits!
Nice work.
Looks like we weren't needed.
She's so strong!
Retreat is better than defeat!
What are you silly boys saying?
B-Boss!
You can't even defeat that little child?
Excuse me.
Who are you calling a child?
What a cute little girl.
But you're acting up, aren't you?
She sure is!
Big time, big time!
You're making me angry.
Oh, how scary!
How dare you do that to our boss?!
Yeah, yeah!
I haven't done anything yet.
You scared our boss.
You'll pay for this!
My dear lackeys will always...
...put their bodies on the line for me!
They'd throw themselves into water or even fire for me!
How dare you...
...scare our boss?!
They're like completely different people now!
Lee, Neji!
Yes?
How pitiful. You can't get the men to protect you!
You two...
Jerks!
Jerks! Jerks! Jerks!
I was in trouble and you didn't even care!
Well...
We thought you had it under control, Tenten.
So did I, but...
How pitiful, you can't get the men to protect you!
I'd appreciate it if you paid more attention.
I mean, I'm a girl, you know...
Hold on a second.
We're still sweaty from that mission.
That's what I'm talking about!
So, um...
You want us to act more gentlemanly around you, right?
Yes.
It will help improve our teamwork, too.
Understood. We'll do our best.
Welcome,
mademoiselle.
Are you sure about this, Lee?
Yes!
I researched this very thoroughly!
You must be tired, mademoiselle.
Please, sit down.
Enjoy yourself.
This is kinda nice.
They're pretty capable when they really try!
We've prepared a special treat for you, mademoiselle.
Two sweet cakes for table four!
Sweet cakes, sweet breaks,
we do what it takes!
Sweet cakes, sweet breaks,
time to raise the stakes!
That's enough!
Look, I didn't say you need to wait on me hand and foot.
Boys should defend girls. That's what's important!
Protect... them?
The Five Great Nations Cup Championship...
...is down to the last penalty kick!
Everyone in the stadium is on the edge of their seat!
Tenten... watch me.
Hyuga shoots!
No, Lee goes the other way!
He kicked it! He blocked the ball with his foot!
I said girls, not goals!
No, it was the story of a boy keeping his promise...
...to a girl by defending the goal—
Enough!
W-We failed...
My groin... I can't feel my groin...
Men. It must be nice being such simple-minded creatures.
Wait, that's it!
We just need to make you a boy!
That actually makes sense.
Let's get to work!
You simply must have a mustache.
Mustache?!
How about a comb over?
Comb over?!
And the coup de grace, old man stink.
Perfect!
Classic style!
Pretty good.
You'd have to be an idiot to mistake me for a chick.
Wait, you two are the idiots!
W-Why?
I get it. I just need to stop caring that you two...
...aren't gonna treat me like a woman.
It's my own fault for getting upset.
I really don't understand.
What?
I've always depended on you because I know how strong you are.
But you say I should be protecting you?
I dunno.
Tenten...
What did we do wrong?
No clue.
Oh, no!
What?
I forgot the most important part.
Tenten can't be seen in that outfit!
I really don't understand.
I've always depended on you because I know how strong you are.
Hey, bro.
Give us all your money.
Or we'll mess you up.
You're those guys from before!
Oh, my, it's the little girl from earlier!
Were you so mad the boys ignored you...
...that you decided to turn into a boy yourself?
That's right. I'm a guy now.
I can fight on my own. I don't need anyone protecting me!
We'll see about that.
Get him!
I...
I... can fight on my own!
Tenten!
Lee, Neji!
It's not gonna work!
Tenten, that outfit's pointless!
You forgot something very important!
Lee...
I should've been grateful for your faith in me!
We forgot the underwear!
With those, you'll be all man!
Oh, dear me, right when they should've been defending you,
they made you a laughingstock instead!
Hey.
Get over yourself,
you old hag!
Don't put me on the same level as you!
Why? Women have a right to be protected...
We're not entitled to anything.
Man or woman, my only goal is to become a strong ninja!
Tenten, you haven't told us to act more gentlemanly in a while.
Of course not. It didn't suit you two at all.
I'll just have to deal with it.
I think it's better this way.
I like the real Tenten better anyway.
What made you change your mind, though?
Well...
I've always depended on you because I know how strong you are.
You don't know, Neji?
It's so obvious.
What?
Attacks fatal to men don't affect women.
Those soccer balls to the crotch showed Tenten...
...that women are actually stronger than men!
Ah, so she doesn't need us to protect her.
Well, I know you boys can't endure that much pain,
so I'll just have to protect you both!
Are you kidding me?!
Why me?!
Hang in there, boys.
Guy Sensei Didn't Do It Guy Sensei's Rival is Kakashi Sensei
Everyone, next week's titles are:
"Guy Sensei Didn't Do It,"
and "Guy Sensei's Rival is Kakashi Sensei!"
Guy Sensei's going to be on the show!
Two straight men isn't going to cut it...