The episode centers on the deep relationship between and his mentor, Might Guy . In the wake of his injuries, Lee reflects on his childhood as a "dropout" at the academy, where he was ridiculed for his inability to use ninjutsu or genjutsu.
The episode first aired in Japan on September 1, 2004. Naruto Episode 100
Tsunade, the newly appointed Fifth Hokage, is searching for a way to treat Lee’s shattered body. She reveals that the surgery to fix him is incredibly risky, with only a 50% survival rate (later revised to 58% as she continues her research). The episode centers on the deep relationship between
Despite his lack of innate talent, Lee's determination to become a "splendid ninja" through taijutsu alone is highlighted in emotional flashbacks. the newly appointed Fifth Hokage