: This is the first appearance of Haku's signature Kekkei Genkai, an advanced trait combining Wind and Water natures to create ice.
: Two of Gatō’s thugs arrive to kidnap Tsunami to use as leverage against the bridge builder. Inari, inspired by Naruto's previous words, overcomes his fear to protect his mother. Naruto arrives just in time to defeat the thugs and acknowledges Inari's bravery before rushing to the bridge. Naruto Episode 13
: Sasuke Uchiha faces off against Haku, whose superior speed and unique abilities force the battle to escalate. Driven by Zabuza's command, Haku activates his Secret Jutsu: Demonic Mirroring Ice Crystals . This technique surrounds Sasuke in a dome of ice mirrors, allowing Haku to move between them at light speed and bombard Sasuke with needles ( senbon ) from all angles. : This is the first appearance of Haku's