Volume 10 contains chapters 82 through 90.

This volume focuses on the climax of the Chunin Exam preliminary matches, specifically the high-stakes battle between Rock Lee and Gaara . Key Content Highlights

This volume explores Rock Lee's backstory, establishing his character as a "splendid ninja" who succeeds through pure dedication despite lacking ninjutsu or genjutsu abilities.

The central conflict of this volume. It is famous for Lee removing his leg weights and opening the Eight Inner Gates to bypass Gaara's "Ultimate Defense".