Season 2, Episode 55

A Feeling of Yearning, a Flower Full of Hope

6.8/ 10October 22, 200324 min

Sakura goes to visit Sasuke and Lee in the hospital, along the way, she meets up with Ino and the two make the trip together. Lee tries to resume his training with limited success, making Sakura worry more about him and Sasuke.

Directed by
Hiroshi Kimura
Written by
Satoru Nishizono

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