: Lee manages to unblock his chakra flow and activates the Fifth Gate of Limit , ultimately winning the match.
Naruto Shippuden Episode 401, titled is a standalone filler episode within the "In Naruto's Footsteps: The Friends' Paths" arc. It centers on a high-intensity Taijutsu duel between Rock Lee and a Hidden Sand ninja named Shira during the second Chunin Exams. Episode Summary Naruto Shippuden Episode 401
: Elsewhere, Gaara discovers that some Chunin Exam participants are actually disguised Jōnin and begins spying on Team Fū to learn more. Technical Details Arc : In Naruto's Footsteps: The Friends' Paths (filler). Air Date : February 26, 2015. Main Cast : Features Rock Lee , Shira , Neji Hyuga , and Gaara . : Lee manages to unblock his chakra flow
: Rock Lee offers to fight Shira one-on-one after recognizing him as a fellow Taijutsu specialist. Episode Summary : Elsewhere, Gaara discovers that some
: Shira reveals his own self-taught technique, the Seven Heavens Breathing Method , which boosts his lung capacity and power similarly to the Inner Gates.
: The episode is praised for its hand-to-hand choreography and fast-paced action, reminiscent of classic fighting anime.