Naruto

Kunoichi Rumble: The Rivals Get Serious!

Episode 41 Canon Chunin Exams Arc 23 min

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Spoiler-Safe Summary

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Kankuro wins his match through clever tactics, while Sakura and Ino rekindle a serious rivalry fueled by past friendships and personal feelings during a crucial ninja exam tournament.

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Kankuro easily wins his battle against Misumi by tricking him into attacking his puppet Crow. Though Kankuro has Crow break Misumi's ribs, the opponent survives due to his ability to contort himself. The fourth match is between Sakura and Ino. After the two exchange insults, they have flash backs from when they were friends before Sakura was forced to end it after both learn that they each have a crush on Sasuke. Though Ino was restraining herself because of their past, she decides to follow Sakura's example and take the battle seriously.

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What episode is "Kunoichi Rumble: The Rivals Get Serious!" in Naruto?

"Kunoichi Rumble: The Rivals Get Serious!" is episode 41 of Naruto.

Is "Kunoichi Rumble: The Rivals Get Serious!" canon or filler?

"Kunoichi Rumble: The Rivals Get Serious!" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.

What story arc is "Kunoichi Rumble: The Rivals Get Serious!" part of?

"Kunoichi Rumble: The Rivals Get Serious!" is part of the Chunin Exams Arc.

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