Ep 139. Ep 139 - Bushy Brow's Jealousy - Barrage of Lions Unleashed!
- January 1, 2002
In Naruto season 1 episode 139, titled "Bushy Brow's Jealousy - Barrage of Lions Unleashed!", the focus is on Rock Lee, a young ninja who is dedicated to mastering the art of taijutsu, or hand-to-hand combat. Lee has always looked up to his sensei, Might Guy, and has trained tirelessly under him in order to become a great ninja like Guy.
However, when a new student named Shinogi joins their group, Lee becomes jealous of the attention that Guy seems to give him. Shinogi is naturally talented and picks up on things quickly, which makes Lee feel inadequate in comparison. As a result, Lee begins to doubt himself and his abilities.
Meanwhile, a new enemy has appeared in the form of a group of ninja from the Hidden Village of the Sound. Led by Orochimaru, one of the series' main villains, the Sound ninja have been terrorizing other villages and stealing their secrets and jutsu. In order to stop them, the Hidden Leaf Village has dispatched a team of ninja led by Shikamaru to take them down.
As the two groups prepare to face off, Lee's jealousy reaches a boiling point. With the help of his fellow team members Tenten and Neji, Lee unleashes a powerful taijutsu technique known as the "Hidden Lotus". The attack is incredibly powerful, but it also leaves Lee exhausted and vulnerable.
Despite their best efforts, the Hidden Leaf team is ultimately unable to stop Orochimaru and his minions. However, Lee learns an important lesson about the true meaning of strength and the importance of believing in oneself. With his confidence restored, he vows to continue training and become even stronger in order to protect his village and his friends.
Overall, "Bushy Brow's Jealousy - Barrage of Lions Unleashed!" is an action-packed episode that explores the themes of jealousy, self-doubt, and personal growth. It also sets the stage for future conflicts with Orochimaru and the Sound ninja, hinting at even greater challenges to come for Naruto and his friends.