In the OVA "Naruto, the Genie, and the Three Wishes, Believe It!", Rock Lee joins fellow Konohagakure genin at a beach barbecue where Team 7 discovers a wish-granting genie. Naruto Uzumaki’s accidental use of two wishes—one for barbecue and another for deliberation time—ignites a dispute over the final wish. Lee dives into the chaotic scramble alongside peers like Kiba Inuzuka, Ino Yamanaka, and Team Guy members, all vying physically to seize the genie’s bottle. The escalating brawl halts only when Shikamaru Nara’s Shadow Imitation Technique thwarts Hinata Hyuga’s attempt to destroy the bottle. Kakashi Hatake then unintentionally wastes the last wish on spare change, disappointing everyone. Lee maintains his trademark energetic, respectful, and earnest demeanor throughout, his fierce participation reflecting his unwavering dedication to pursuing goals through effort. This incident occurs during Lee’s early genin career, preceding his chūnin promotion in the main series.