picks up immediately after the Third Hokage makes a devastating realization: he cannot defeat three opponents in his old age, especially when two of them are immortal reanimations. He is left with only one option: the same technique the Fourth Hokage used to seal the Nine-Tails years prior.
: Drawing inspiration from Rock Lee's "Primary Lotus," Sasuke develops his own move, the Lion's Barrage ( Shishi Rendan ), to secure the win without triggering the Curse Mark.
In the original Episode 39 "Bushy Brow's Jealousy: Lions Barrage Unleashed!" Naruto -Dub- Episode 39
Following the match, Kakashi takes Sasuke to an isolated location to apply the to the Curse Mark. This sequence concludes with a chilling confrontation between Kakashi and Orochimaru , who reveals his true intention: using Sasuke as his next "vessel".
As the team travels through a dense forest, they are ambushed by two mysterious ninja from the "Ame (Rain) Village." A chaotic skirmish ensues. However, the title "The Fake Culprit" comes into play when one of the attackers, a ninja named "Idate Morino," is revealed to not be a rogue ninja at all—but the younger brother of Ibiki Morino (the terrifying proctor of the Chunin Exam's first test!). picks up immediately after the Third Hokage makes
prevents him from using Ninjutsu or Genjutsu; attempting to mould chakra causes him excruciating pain. Narutopedia The Struggle:
If you are searching for a detailed breakdown, plot synopsis, dub voice cast analysis, and why this episode matters for the anime’s legacy—you have come to the right place. In the original Episode 39 "Bushy Brow's Jealousy:
The final scene of the episode—where Idate, shamed but alive, looks at Naruto’s goggles—sets the emotional stage for the race in Episode 40. The dub’s script elevates a simple escort mission into a poignant meditation on second chances.