This wasn't actually a bad episode. The beginning was quite slow with all the standing still and talking and the fights were the most pitiful ever until Juugo's turn. Those nameless dudes did nothing but stand still and wait to get cut. How exactly does that make Sasuke and the water guy strong? Konohamaru could have beaten them if they did nothing but stand and stare.

Surprisingly enough I enjoyed the scene showing how easily distracted Naruto and Ero-Sennin are. Although that was the only Naruto scene I liked in this ep.

It's quite funny how completely Karin changes every time she's alone with Sasuke. And Sasuke doesn't seem to have a clue... He would have right there a fine opportunity to start to rebuild the Uchiha clan. But I suppose they can't show such a thing in a kids' favorite tv show.