Episode 100: Naruto

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).

Naruto Episode 100 , titled , is a milestone episode that focuses on the emotional and physical recovery of Rock Lee following his devastating defeat by Gaara during the Chunin Exams. Plot Summary Naruto Episode 100

Unlike the episodes immediately following it (Episodes 101–106), Episode 100 is canon and based directly on the manga. Tsunade, the newly appointed Fifth Hokage, is searching

This episode is often cited by fans as the emotional peak of the . It reinforces the series' core theme: that hard work ( doryoku ) can surpass natural genius. Unlike Might Guy, who could use basic ninjutsu as a child but was simply bad at it, Episode 100 confirms that Lee is truly incapable of it, making his journey even more remarkable. Production Context Plot Summary Unlike the episodes immediately following it

The episode first aired in Japan on September 1, 2004.