: Naruto begins the match by attacking with several shadow clones. However, Neji uses his Byakugan to easily identify and dismantle them.
: 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 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 : Naruto begins the match by attacking with
: 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. The Story of the Cursed Seal : Neji
: Outside the arena, Kabuto Yakushi kills an ANBU member and assumes their identity to infiltrate the matches unnoticed.
Naruto episode 61 , titled , is a pivotal chapter in the Chunin Exams. It focuses on the intense battle between Naruto Uzumaki and Neji Hyuga, while uncovering the dark history of the Hyuga clan . The Battle: Naruto vs. Neji