Qiuqa highlights 4 key points from Naruto Classic Episode 22.
1. Rock Lee’s Challenge
Sakura grabbed Naruto and Sasuke by the hand, pulling them away to leave Lee, Tenten, and Neji behind. Lee then asked Tenten and Neji to go on ahead, explaining that he needed to confirm something.
In a quiet, secluded hall, Lee intercepted Team 7 and challenged Sasuke to a fight. He wanted to test his skills against a member of the legendary Uchiha clan. Smirking arrogantly, Sasuke accepted, declaring he would gladly show Lee the true meaning of the Uchiha name.
2. Rock Lee Defeats Naruto
Naruto suddenly interrupted, declaring that he would be the one to fight Lee. However, Lee flatly refused, stating he had absolutely no interest in fighting him. Undeterred, Naruto charged forward and threw a punch, but Lee effortlessly deflected the strike.
Losing his balance, Naruto caught himself with one hand on the floor and launched a sweeping kick at Lee. Moving in a blur, Lee kicked Naruto’s supporting arm out from under him, sending the boy spinning like a top until he crashed heavily into the wall and fell unconscious.
3. Rock Lee Defeats Sasuke
Sasuke readied himself to face Lee. He sprinted forward, but Lee agilely dodged his punch. Sasuke raised both arms to block an incoming kick, but Lee’s blinding speed allowed his strike to bypass the guard entirely, smashing into Sasuke’s face and sending him crashing to the floor.
Sasuke scrambled back to his feet and immediately activated his Sharingan. He charged at Lee again, but with incredible speed, Lee delivered a brutal kick to Sasuke’s chin, launching him high into the air.
Sasuke was stunned, unable to comprehend why his Sharingan couldn’t anticipate Lee’s movements. Lee explained that even though the Sharingan could perfectly read his taijutsu, Sasuke’s body simply lacked the speed to keep up.
Refusing to yield, Sasuke lunged with another punch, but Lee evaded it with ease. Moving in a flash, Lee delivered another devastating kick to Sasuke’s chin, launching him back into the air. Lee leaped after him, instantly materializing right behind Sasuke in mid-flight. Unraveling the bandages wrapped around his arms, Lee prepared to unleash his ultimate technique.
4. Master Guy
Suddenly, a needle shot through the air, piercing the bandages and pinning them firmly to the wall, violently halting Lee’s attack. A moment later, Guy—Lee’s instructor—appeared. He sternly reprimanded his student for starting a brawl and attempting to use a forbidden jutsu. As punishment, Guy punched Lee squarely in the face.
Guy recognized Team 7 as Kakashi’s students and proudly introduced himself as Kakashi’s rival. When Team 7 openly doubted his claim, Lee fiercely defended his teacher, insisting that Guy was incredibly powerful. Guy then declared that his actions would speak for themselves.
In an instant, Guy vanished from sight. Team 7 looked around in utter confusion, only to gasp in shock when they found Guy standing directly behind them. His sheer speed left Naruto in awe. Brimming with confidence, Guy proclaimed that he was even stronger than Kakashi.
