31 - Naruto Episode

Naruto: Season 1, Episode 31 - Rotten Tomatoes

With Naruto and Sasuke unconscious after their encounter with Orochimaru, Sakura is left alone to protect them. Despite being sleep-deprived and exhausted, she sets several traps to defend her teammates.

To counter Dosu's speed, Lee uses the Front Lotus , a dangerous technique that requires opening the first of the Eight Chakra Gates . However, Zaku softens the ground to save Dosu, leaving Lee vulnerable and fatigued from the technique's side effects. Notable Techniques Introduced Naruto Episode 31

Team Dosu (Dosu, Zaku, and Kin) arrives to eliminate Sasuke. Dosu easily dismantles Sakura’s traps and mocks her status as a ninja.

Decapitating Airwaves * Name. Viz print media. Slicing the Air. English anime. Slicing Sound Wave. English games. Slicing Blast. * Narutopedia Dosu Kinuta | Narutopedia | Fandom Naruto: Season 1, Episode 31 - Rotten Tomatoes

Episode 31 of the original Naruto series, titled , is a pivotal moment in the Chūnin Exams Arc. It highlights character growth for Sakura Haruno and introduces a fierce showdown against the Sound Ninja. Key Episode Details

Just as Team Dosu prepares to attack, Rock Lee arrives to honor his pledge to protect Sakura. He utilizes his superior Taijutsu to take on all three Sound Ninja at once. However, Zaku softens the ground to save Dosu,

A "double-edged sword" Taijutsu that provides immense strength but leaves the user extremely fatigued.