Naruto Episode 123 May 2026

Naruto's desperation to catch Sasuke is fueled by his promise to Sakura. Lee acknowledges this, reinforcing the theme of loyalty and the "Will of Fire" prevalent in the series.

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. Naruto Episode 123

Naruto attempts to pursue Sasuke but is intercepted by Kimimaro, a powerful subordinate of Orochimaru who uses the Shikotsumyaku (Dead Bone Pulse) Kekkei Genkai. Despite using numerous shadow clones, Naruto is unable to land a significant blow. Naruto's desperation to catch Sasuke is fueled by

The episode concludes with Lee and Kimimaro beginning their duel. A notable comedic beat occurs when Lee asks for a "timeout" to take his medicine, setting the stage for the legendary "Drunken Fist" technique in the following episode. Thematic Analysis Still recovering from major surgery performed by Tsunade,