# WebtoonLib — Naruto #36

## Series
- title: Naruto
- slug: naruto-efa6fa

## Chapter
- number: 36
- release_date: 2025-05-29

### Summary
Following the intense battle in the Land of Waves, Team 7 is confronted by a new generation of formidable rivals. The encounter is dominated by the introduction of the intensely passionate Rock Lee, a taijutsu specialist who, despite his inability to use ninjutsu, boldly challenges Sasuke. He is flanked by the stoic prodigy Neji Hyuuga of the Byakugan-wielding Hyuuga clan and the weapons expert Tenten, all under the tutelage of the equally eccentric Might Guy. This display of power serves as a stark reminder to Sakura of her own shortcomings, reinforcing the vow she made to herself to stop being a liability and forge her own strength.
- summary_source: graph_aggregator
- summary_verification: unverified

### Characters involved
- Naruto Uzumaki — character
- Sakura Haruno — character
- Sasuke Uchiha — character
- Tenten — character
- Neji Hyuuga — character
- Rock Lee — character

## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
Following the intense battle in the Land of Waves, Team 7 is confronted by a new generation of formidable rivals.

### Spoiler summary
Following the intense battle in the Land of Waves, Team 7 is confronted by a new generation of formidable rivals. The encounter is dominated by the introduction of the intensely passionate Rock Lee, a taijutsu specialist who, despite his inability to use ninjutsu, boldly challenges Sasuke. He is flanked by the stoic prodigy Neji Hyuuga of the Byakugan-wielding Hyuuga clan and the weapons expert Tenten, all under the tutelage of the equally eccentric Might Guy. This display of power serves as a stark reminder to Sakura of her own shortcomings, reinforcing the vow she made to herself to stop being a liability and forge her own strength.

## Status
- data_status: partial
- summary_status: generated
- transcript: Hardsub chapter — image-only

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Naruto #36](/series/naruto-efa6fa/chapter-36)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/naruto-efa6fa

## Usage
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