Naruto Episode 66: Bushy Brow’s Jutsu: Sasuke Style!

June 22, 2026 · Anime, Episodes, Naruto

Spoiler note: This episode guide discusses the events of this episode. Major future-series spoilers should be avoided unless clearly marked.

Quick Facts

Episode: Naruto Episode 66
Title: Bushy Brow's Jutsu: Sasuke Style!
Arc: Chunin Exams Arc
Canon/Filler Status: Canon / mostly manga-canon
Original Japanese Air Date: January 14, 2004
Previous Episode: Naruto Episode 65
Next Episode: Naruto Episode 67

Naruto Episode 66 Summary

Naruto Episode 66, “Bushy Brow's Jutsu: Sasuke Style!,” follows the episode’s central events with a clearer focus on what actually happens on screen. As the battle between Lee and Gaara continues, Gai remembers how hard Lee used to train and how Lee has pretty much no ninjutsu or genjutsu skills. Lee is also a dropout, like Naruto. In order to defeat Gaara, Lee will have to use the move Gai forbade him to use.

Detailed Episode Discussion

The episode’s main movement is built around this setup: As the battle between Lee and Gaara continues, Gai remembers how hard Lee used to train and how Lee has pretty much no ninjutsu or genjutsu skills. Lee is also a dropout, like Naruto. In order to defeat Gaara, Lee will have to use the move Gai forbade him to use. PopRot readers should watch how the characters respond to the pressure of the moment, because the choices made here are what connect the episode to the larger Naruto storyline.

In practical watch-order terms, “Bushy Brow's Jutsu: Sasuke Style!” is not just a title card in the episode list. It marks the specific conflict, reveal, confrontation, joke, rescue, or turning point that the episode wants viewers to remember. The important details to track are who takes action, who gets challenged, and what new information changes the audience’s understanding of the arc.

This recap is written to help fans place Naruto Episode 66 in context without losing the thread of the larger story. If you are moving through Naruto in order, treat this episode as a checkpoint for the current arc’s momentum, character relationships, and next-step setup.

Watch or Skip?

Watch. This episode is part of the core Naruto viewing path and helps move the main story forward.

Where to Watch Naruto Episode 66 Online

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