Ep 20. I Want to Be Friends With Gaara! / the Rock Lee Impostor Strikes

Rock Lee dreams of befriending Gaara after hearing about the Kazekage's newfound kindness from Naruto. Meanwhile, a Rock Lee impostor begins causing trouble around the village, leading to confusion and chaos among the villagers.

As Rock Lee tries to approach Gaara, he is met with hostility and suspicion at first. But with Naruto's encouragement, Rock Lee perseveres and shows Gaara that he genuinely wants to be his friend. Gaara slowly begins to open up, revealing more about himself and his past struggles.

However, the peaceful moment is interrupted by the appearance of the Rock Lee impostor, who causes chaos in the village by impersonating Rock Lee and causing trouble. The real Rock Lee and his friends are forced to work together to clear their name and stop the impostor, all while trying to maintain their newfound friendship with Gaara.

As they track down the impostor, they begin to uncover a sinister plot by a mysterious organization to turn the village against Rock Lee and his friends. With the help of Gaara, they are able to unravel the conspiracy and bring the impostor to justice.

In the end, Rock Lee and Gaara become true friends, bonding over their shared determination and perseverance. The episode ends on a heartwarming note as they make plans for future training sessions and adventures together.