Facing a risky operation that may end his career or his life, Rock Lee wavers until Might Guy vows to share his fate, while Tsunade improves the odds and formally takes up the mantle of Hokage.
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Summary
Guy and Lee talk through the upcoming procedure, and Lee opens up about his dread of dying and, worse to him, of losing the path of the ninja entirely. Reflecting on the years they have spent as teacher and pupil, Guy resolves that should Lee not survive, he will follow, unwilling to go on in a world where his student can no longer fight. That declaration steadies Lee's nerve and pushes him to accept the operation.
Key Events
Working on the case, Tsunade raises Lee's chance of pulling through to fifty-eight percent, satisfied that the odds now favor his recovery. Guy's promise to stand or fall alongside his student marks the turning point that convinces Lee to go under the knife.
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Notes
The installment falls within the Search for Tsunade storyline and adapts material from the manga. It closes with Tsunade's inauguration, as the duty of guarding the village is formally handed to her as its new Hokage.
Frequently Asked Questions
What episode is "Sensei and Student: The Bond of the Shinobi"?
"Sensei and Student: The Bond of the Shinobi" is episode 100 of the original Naruto anime, airing within the Search for Tsunade arc.
Is Naruto episode 100 filler?
Naruto episode 100, "Sensei and Student: The Bond of the Shinobi," is not filler; it adapts manga chapters 179 and 180 as part of the Search for Tsunade storyline.
What convinces Rock Lee to go through with the operation?
Rock Lee agrees to the risky operation after Might Guy vows that if Lee does not survive, he will follow him, refusing to go on in a world where his student can no longer fight.
What are Lee's odds of survival in this episode?
Working on Lee's case, Tsunade raises his chance of pulling through the operation to fifty eight percent, satisfied that the odds now favor his recovery.
What happens at the end of "Sensei and Student: The Bond of the Shinobi"?
The episode closes with Tsunade's inauguration, as the duty of guarding Konoha is formally handed to her as its new Hokage.
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