Watch the intense showdown between Naruto and Neji in this breakdown of episode 61:
Naruto episode 61 , titled , is a pivotal chapter in the Chunin Exams. It focuses on the intense battle between Naruto Uzumaki and Neji Hyuga, while uncovering the dark history of the Hyuga clan . The Battle: Naruto vs. Neji Naruto Episode 61
: Naruto begins the match by attacking with several shadow clones. However, Neji uses his Byakugan to easily identify and dismantle them. Watch the intense showdown between Naruto and Neji
: Neji explains that he belongs to the "Branch" family, whose sole purpose is to protect the "Main" family. He recounts how his father was forced to die in place of the Main family's head to maintain peace, leading to Neji’s bitter belief that fate is unchangeable. Other Events Neji : Naruto begins the match by attacking
: Despite the brutal attack, Naruto refuses to stay down, driven by the memory of how Neji treated Hinata and Lee.
: When Naruto attempts a sneak attack, Neji reveals the Eight Trigrams Palms Revolving Heaven , a technique that allows him to emit chakra from his body and rotate to repel any attack. This "ultimate defense" shocks the onlookers, as it is a high-level move typically reserved for the Hyuga main branch.