Naruto Episode 61 Direct

: Outside the arena, Kabuto Yakushi kills an ANBU member and assumes their identity to infiltrate the matches unnoticed.

: When Naruto attempts a sneak attack, Neji reveals the Eight Trigrams Palms Revolving Heaven , a technique that allows him to emit chakra from his body and rotate to repel any attack. This "ultimate defense" shocks the onlookers, as it is a high-level move typically reserved for the Hyuga main branch.

: When Naruto demands to know why Neji is so full of hatred, Neji removes his forehead protector to reveal the Hyuga Main Family's Juinjutsu (Cursed Seal). Naruto Episode 61

Watch the intense showdown between Naruto and Neji in this breakdown of episode 61:

: Neji explains that he belongs to the "Branch" family, whose sole purpose is to protect the "Main" family. He recounts how his father was forced to die in place of the Main family's head to maintain peace, leading to Neji’s bitter belief that fate is unchangeable. Other Events : Outside the arena, Kabuto Yakushi kills an

: Neji then uses the Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms , striking all 64 of Naruto’s chakra points and effectively cutting off his ability to use ninjutsu. The Story of the Cursed Seal

: Despite the brutal attack, Naruto refuses to stay down, driven by the memory of how Neji treated Hinata and Lee. : When Naruto demands to know why Neji

Naruto episode 61 , titled , is a pivotal chapter in the Chunin Exams. It focuses on the intense battle between Naruto Uzumaki and Neji Hyuga, while uncovering the dark history of the Hyuga clan . The Battle: Naruto vs. Neji