'Boruto: Naruto Next Generations' Episode 3 Spoilers: Meet Metal Lee, the Taijutsu User Known for Being Shy but With Excellent Techniques
Fresh from a two-week suspension, Boruto returned to the ninja academy in "Boruto: Naruto Next Generations" episode 2 only to find out that he was still the talk of the town. Students believe that he is treated with kid gloves just because he is the Hokage's son and others say that he's riding on his father's coattails. It can be recalled that Rock Lee's son, Metal Lee was seen in the latest episode, who is sporting the same outfit as her father. Metal Lee is said to be the focus of the upcoming episode.
"Boruto: Naruto Next Generations" episode 3 titled "Metal Lee Goes Wild" will introduce one of the series' new and major characters. Its synopsis says that being a nervous young man, Metal Lee cannot perform well at times especially when he has everyone's attention. According to Comic Book, just like Rock Lee, Metal is also a taijutsu user. He is known for being shy and reserve but the upcoming episode will show his rage, forgetting his fright in front of everyone.
The trailer for "Boruto: Naruto Next Generations" episode 3 shows that Metal Lee has been practicing his shuriken throwing skills. His classmate, Shikadai Nara tells something to him that will apparently make him forget his stage fright. It is said that Metal Lee and his classmate Shikadai Nara will fight against each other, revealing their true skills and techniques.
Metal Lee can be noticed in the previous "Boruto: Naruto Next Generations" episodes for being distant and doesn't even engage in conversations between his classmates. He was noticed watching in a distance during Boruto and Iwabe's fight alone. However, he might be totally opposite from his father but he has a strong admiration of him and even sports the same outfit - a green jumpsuit and neck warmers.
In the upcoming "Boruto: Naruto Next Generations" episode, fans will get the chance to see him with his fighting skills. Metal Lee also specializes in taijutsu and is known for being genius with remarkable stamina and strength. Although he has a strong resemblance with Rock Lee, his eyes are sharper and some fans believe that her still unknown mother could be Tenten.