Naruto Episode 61 May 2026

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

: 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 Episode 61

: Outside the arena, Kabuto Yakushi kills an ANBU member and assumes their identity to infiltrate the matches unnoticed. Naruto episode 61 , titled , is a

: When Naruto demands to know why Neji is so full of hatred, Neji removes his forehead protector to reveal the Hyuga Main Family's Juinjutsu (Cursed Seal). Neji : Neji explains that he belongs to

: Naruto begins the match by attacking with several shadow clones. However, Neji uses his Byakugan to easily identify and dismantle them.

Watch the intense showdown between Naruto and Neji in this breakdown of episode 61: