Ep. 14: Lee Seeks to Restore Ninja Reputation After Hearing Guy's Critical Words
Aired on July 3, 2012

With fewer children in the Hidden Leaf Village choosing the ninja path, Rock Lee discusses the decline with Might Guy. Lee overhears his idol declare that ninjutsu is the most important aspect of being a ninja. Later, while visiting the hospitalized Guy-sensei, Lee learns from Tsunade that his mentor does not have much time left. This revelation prompts Lee to take action to restore the reputation of ninjas, driven by his concern for his teacher's condition and his idol's recent statements regarding the value of ninjutsu.
Episodes
- Ep. 10 · Lee seeks to deepen his bond with Neji after witnessing the teamwork of Shikamaru and Choji.
- Ep. 11 · Lee and Naruto Tail Sakura on a Research Trip to the Old Capital
- Ep. 12 · Lee Chooses Love Over Training Amidst Rain and Tenten's Complications
- Ep. 13 · Rock Lee and Team Guy face a combat test against their sensei to pass the exam.
- Ep. 14 · Lee Seeks to Restore Ninja Reputation After Hearing Guy's Critical Words
- Ep. 15 · Summer Pool Opens at Super Happy Orochi-Pool Park in Leaf Village
- Ep. 16 · Lee and friends face outdoor cooking challenges while Guy leads morning exercises
- Ep. 17 · Lee and Tenten investigate a personality-altering light before the new Naruto movie premiere
- Ep. 18 · Leaf Village fireworks contest and Tenten's unusual behavior