A powerful Grass ninja (later revealed to be Orochimaru in disguise) attacks Sasuke and Sakura, paralyzing them with fear.
Naruto arrives just in time, stopping Sasuke from surrendering by punching him and calling him a "coward" and a "scaredy-cat"—echoing Sasuke’s own past insults to motivate him. (Dub) 29 : Naruto's Counterattack: Never Give In!
In episode 29 of the original Naruto series, titled , the high-stakes Chūnin Exams continue as Team 7 faces a terrifying threat in the Forest of Death. Key Episode Highlights A powerful Grass ninja (later revealed to be
For the first time, Naruto is the one showing tactical courage while Sasuke is petrified, shifting the power dynamic within Team 7. (Dub) 29 : Naruto's Counterattack: Never Give In!