As Kimimaro prepares to kill Naruto, Rock Lee suddenly arrives and blocks the attack. Still recovering from major surgery performed by Tsunade, Lee insists on taking over the fight so Naruto can continue his pursuit of Sasuke.
Originally aired in Japan on February 16, 2005. Naruto Episode 123
Naruto Episode 123 , titled (or "The Leaf's Blue Beast Appears!"), is a pivotal moment in the Sasuke Recovery Mission arc. This episode is famous for the surprise return of Rock Lee , who arrives just in time to save Naruto from Kimimaro. As Kimimaro prepares to kill Naruto, Rock Lee
Corresponds to chapters 209 through 211 of the original manga series. As Kimimaro prepares to kill Naruto
