Naruto Episode | 123

Originally aired in Japan on February 16, 2005.

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. Naruto Episode 123

Corresponds to chapters 209 through 211 of the original manga series. Originally aired in Japan on February 16, 2005

Below is a breakdown of the episode's key narrative points and thematic elements. Title: " The Leaf's Handsome Devil! " Arc: Sasuke Recovery Mission 2005. Naruto Episode 123