Naruto Shippuden Episode 401 Link

: Elsewhere, Gaara discovers that some Chunin Exam participants are actually disguised Jōnin and begins spying on Team Fū to learn more. Technical Details Arc : In Naruto's Footsteps: The Friends' Paths (filler). Air Date : February 26, 2015. Main Cast : Features Rock Lee , Shira , Neji Hyuga , and Gaara .

: Rock Lee offers to fight Shira one-on-one after recognizing him as a fellow Taijutsu specialist. Naruto Shippuden Episode 401

: A flashback shows Lee training under Might Guy, emphasizing the theme of hard work over natural talent. : Elsewhere, Gaara discovers that some Chunin Exam

: The fight ends with both warriors gaining profound respect for each other’s hard-earned skills. Notable Highlights Main Cast : Features Rock Lee , Shira

: Shira reveals his own self-taught technique, the Seven Heavens Breathing Method , which boosts his lung capacity and power similarly to the Inner Gates.

: The episode is praised for its hand-to-hand choreography and fast-paced action, reminiscent of classic fighting anime.

: Shira initially gains an advantage by blocking Lee’s tenketsu (chakra points), preventing him from opening the Eight Inner Gates.