Episode 61 - Naruto

: Outside the arena, Kabuto Yakushi kills an ANBU member and assumes their identity to infiltrate the matches unnoticed.

: Despite the brutal attack, Naruto refuses to stay down, driven by the memory of how Neji treated Hinata and Lee. Naruto Episode 61

: Neji explains that he belongs to the "Branch" family, whose sole purpose is to protect the "Main" family. He recounts how his father was forced to die in place of the Main family's head to maintain peace, leading to Neji’s bitter belief that fate is unchangeable. Other Events : Outside the arena, Kabuto Yakushi kills an

: When Naruto attempts a sneak attack, Neji reveals the Eight Trigrams Palms Revolving Heaven , a technique that allows him to emit chakra from his body and rotate to repel any attack. This "ultimate defense" shocks the onlookers, as it is a high-level move typically reserved for the Hyuga main branch. He recounts how his father was forced to

: Neji then uses the Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms , striking all 64 of Naruto’s chakra points and effectively cutting off his ability to use ninjutsu. The Story of the Cursed Seal