Naruto Episode 31: Bushy Brow's Pledge: Undying Love and Protection!

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Naruto Episode 31: Bushy Brow's Pledge: Undying Love and Protection!

Canon/MED

← Prev: EP 30 Next: EP 32 →

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9.1

73 Fans

5

4

3

2

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QUICK TAKES

These sound ninja look really intense. Glad Lee is here but is it enough? Aaaa the tension and the hype!

uncultured_bovine

It's cool how we get to see a glimpse of the other rookie teams' dynamics here. Can't wait to see how all this unfolds

Bushy Brow power let's goooo! I always get so hyped when this kid appears. He's such a unique character in this universe

Sasuke wakes up different and everyone notices. The curse mark is active and the dynamic shifts immediately. Rock Lee showing up is hype. But this ep belongs to Sasuke discovering something in himself that scares even him. Must watch~! OwO

Watching Lee come out of nowhere to save them was so cool and his dedication to Sakura is basically so sweet

dark_beast_ganon

The way Lee uses just speed and taijutsu because he cannot use other ninja moves is actually so impressive and he really held his own for a bit

The sound ninja are actually terrifying and that decapitating airwaves thing is so brutal, especially since Lee was clearly faster and he still got defeated by it

Lee promising to catch twenty leaves before they hit the ground so Sakura will love him is the funniest thing in this show and he is such a goofy guy for that

Bushy Brow showing up to save Sakura made me so happy and his fighting style is so cool to watch even if those sound guys are scary

yachira_yamato_468

Dosu and his team are creepy villains and the way they just dismantled a monster like Lee with sound waves was a huge show of strength

Seeing the lead duo knocked out is stressful but Sakura finally trying to set traps and protect them shows she is finally waking up

I never thought I would care about Lee so much but seeing him protect Sakura was everything and he really is the best for using that forbidden move just to help them

I am actually so impressed with Rock Lee because his taijutsu is fast and he really risked his whole body with that primary lotus for someone who rejected him before, and it makes the sound ninja look like such monsters because they handled him anyway, and seeing the purple aura on Sasuke while he is unconscious is giving me a bad feeling for what comes next

That primary lotus looked painful for Lee and it sucks that it did not even finish the fight because those sound ninjas are way too cold

arrancar_assassin_477

I felt so bad when Sakura realized she was the only one left to defend her team and her setting those traps shows she is finally growing

The way Lee wrapped Dosu in his bandages for that lotus move was incredible and I was so disappointed when the sound guy survived it

I really felt for Sakura when Kin was holding her by the hair and seeing her finally fight back made me respect her way more

The forest of death is getting way more intense and seeing the side characters like Lee step up while the main guys are down was great

aqua_archpriest

I still think Sakura is kind of weak compared to the others but her cutting her hair was a nice touch for her growth in this arc

It was cool seeing Sakura actually use her brain to set those log traps and fight back against three higher level ninja while her teammates were unconscious in the hollow tree

EPISODE CONTEXT

This episode follows directly from the devastating Orochimaru encounter in the Forest of Death, dealing with its brutal aftermath while Naruto and Sasuke are incapacitated. It's a pivotal turning point in the Chunin Exams arc, shifting the spotlight to Sakura and Rock Lee and laying critical groundwork for the next episode, 'Sakura Blossoms!', which continues this thread of character evolution under fire.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

This episode follows directly from the devastating Orochimaru encounter in the Forest of Death, dealing with its brutal aftermath while Naruto and Sasuke are incapacitated. It's a pivotal turning point in the Chunin Exams arc, shifting the spotlight to Sakura and Rock Lee and laying critical groundwork for the next episode, 'Sakura Blossoms!', which continues this thread of character evolution under fire.

QUICK TAKES

These sound ninja look really intense. Glad Lee is here but is it enough? Aaaa the tension and the hype!

uncultured_bovine

It's cool how we get to see a glimpse of the other rookie teams' dynamics here. Can't wait to see how all this unfolds

Bushy Brow power let's goooo! I always get so hyped when this kid appears. He's such a unique character in this universe

Sasuke wakes up different and everyone notices. The curse mark is active and the dynamic shifts immediately. Rock Lee showing up is hype. But this ep belongs to Sasuke discovering something in himself that scares even him. Must watch~! OwO

Watching Lee come out of nowhere to save them was so cool and his dedication to Sakura is basically so sweet

dark_beast_ganon

The way Lee uses just speed and taijutsu because he cannot use other ninja moves is actually so impressive and he really held his own for a bit

The sound ninja are actually terrifying and that decapitating airwaves thing is so brutal, especially since Lee was clearly faster and he still got defeated by it

Lee promising to catch twenty leaves before they hit the ground so Sakura will love him is the funniest thing in this show and he is such a goofy guy for that

Bushy Brow showing up to save Sakura made me so happy and his fighting style is so cool to watch even if those sound guys are scary

yachira_yamato_468

Dosu and his team are creepy villains and the way they just dismantled a monster like Lee with sound waves was a huge show of strength

Seeing the lead duo knocked out is stressful but Sakura finally trying to set traps and protect them shows she is finally waking up

I never thought I would care about Lee so much but seeing him protect Sakura was everything and he really is the best for using that forbidden move just to help them

I am actually so impressed with Rock Lee because his taijutsu is fast and he really risked his whole body with that primary lotus for someone who rejected him before, and it makes the sound ninja look like such monsters because they handled him anyway, and seeing the purple aura on Sasuke while he is unconscious is giving me a bad feeling for what comes next

That primary lotus looked painful for Lee and it sucks that it did not even finish the fight because those sound ninjas are way too cold

arrancar_assassin_477

I felt so bad when Sakura realized she was the only one left to defend her team and her setting those traps shows she is finally growing

The way Lee wrapped Dosu in his bandages for that lotus move was incredible and I was so disappointed when the sound guy survived it

I really felt for Sakura when Kin was holding her by the hair and seeing her finally fight back made me respect her way more

The forest of death is getting way more intense and seeing the side characters like Lee step up while the main guys are down was great

aqua_archpriest

I still think Sakura is kind of weak compared to the others but her cutting her hair was a nice touch for her growth in this arc

It was cool seeing Sakura actually use her brain to set those log traps and fight back against three higher level ninja while her teammates were unconscious in the hollow tree

AnimeOshi.com refers to anime titles, character names, logos, and other trademarked or copyrighted materials to identify and describe the works being reviewed, discussed, ranked or otherwise referenced on this site. This usage is believed to be nominative fair use or non-infringing and is not intended to imply any affiliation with the respective rights holders.

All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com

AnimeOshi.com refers to anime titles, character names, logos, and other trademarked or copyrighted materials to identify and describe the works being reviewed, discussed, ranked or otherwise referenced on this site. This usage is believed to be nominative fair use or non-infringing and is not intended to imply any affiliation with the respective rights holders.

All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com