Naruto
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23m 41s Enter: Naruto Uzumaki
Welcome to the Hidden Leaf Village, where deadly serious ninja roam the land and the seriously mischievous Naruto Uzumaki causes trouble everywhere he goes. But when he steals the ancient scroll of sealing, he unleashes a rare power rarely seen in a 12-year-old boy!
23m 35s My Name is Konohamaru!
Naruto finally graduates from the Ninja Academy and claims to know it all. Well, at least that's what he tells Konohamaru, the village elder’s pint-size grandson.
23m 42s Sasuke and Sakura: Friends or Foes?
On the way to becoming a ninja, Naruto must team up with his classmates, the pretty Sakura and the pretty serious Sasuke, whose only common bond is that they both hate Naruto. So Naruto tries to win Sakura over by pretending to be her life-long crush ...Sasuke!
23m 38s Pass or Fail: Survival Test
Now that Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura are a team, they meet with their sensei, the enigmatic and aloof Kakashi. He presents to them a survival challenge where only two of them will pass, sending the failing student back to the Ninja Academy! Too bad they don’t know that Kakashi’s never passed anyone...ever!
23m 38s You Failed! Kakashi’s Final Decision
With the threat of failure hanging over their heads, Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura try everything they know to pass the grueling survival test. But it will take some wise advice from Kakashi to teach these selfish ninja a thing or two about teamwork!
23m 38s A Dangerous Mission! Journey to the Land of Waves
Naruto and his squad start their first ninja missions with boring and menial tasks. Weary and angry, Naruto vents his frustration at the Hokage. Amused by Naruto’s excitement, he gives them a new mission, to protect a grumpy old man named Tazuna as he returns to his home!
23m 40s The Assassin of the Mist!
Naruto and his squad arrive in the Land of the Waves and learn that an evil businessman named Gato has taken over the land. Zabuza Momochi appears, hired by Gato to kill Tazuna. Excited and ready to attack, Naruto can’t wait to take on this powerful ninja assassin. Will he be up to the challenge?!
23m 39s The Oath of Pain
Kakashi has the upper hand in his battle with Zabuza. But the tide turns when Kakashi is trapped inside Zabuza’s Water Prison! Kakashi urges the squad to flee, but Naruto remembers the pledge he made—to never run away again—and holds his ground!!
23m 40s Kakashi: Sharingan Warrior
Thanks to Naruto’s ingenious plan, Kakashi is freed from the water prison. He defeats Zabuza, leaving him critically injured. But in the blink of an eye, a mysterious tracking ninja shows up and kills Zabuza before Kakashi can. Naruto is shocked that a boy, not much older than he, was able to defeat Zabuza so easily.
23m 37s The Forest of Chakra
Recuperating at Tazuna’s house, Kakashi is dissatisfied with the outcome of the battle. He concludes that Zabuza isn’t dead and the young tracking ninja helped Zabuza escape! Kakashi decides to implement some interesting training that will allow Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura to better control their chakra!
23m 37s The Land Where a Hero Once Lived
Sakura goes into town with Tazuna and sees the hardships that the people of the Land of Waves suffer under Gato’s rule. This is the reason Tazuna is risking his life to build a bridge that crosses the ocean. With a bridge that gives everyone access to other lands, people will no longer have to rely on Gato, who controls all imports. Meanwhile, Naruto and Sasuke continue to train, using chakra to climb a tree.
23m 38s Battle on the Bridge! Zabuza Returns!!
While Naruto concentrates on the training to control his chakra, a mysterious person suddenly appears before him. The person tells Naruto that as long as one has the desire to protect what he loves, there is no limit to becoming stronger. The mysterious figure echoes the sentiment inside Naruto and the two feel a sense of connection.
23m 41s Haku’s Secret Jutsu: Crystal Ice Mirrors
Once again, the time has come to fight Zabuza, and this time he’s got company—the tracking ninja who supposedly killed him. Zabuza and his companion take notice of Sasuke’s abilities, and Sasuke in turn realizes the immense power that the masked ninja holds. As if they were meant to fight each other, Sasuke and the masked ninja begin to battle.
23m 40s The Number One Hyperactive, Knucklehead Ninja Joins the Fight!!
Sasuke finds himself in a pinch inside of Haku’s Crystal Ice Mirrors, but Naruto comes to the rescue. But Sasuke has a plan to counter Haku's jutsu with attacks from both the inside and outside the Crystal Ice Mirrors, and Naruto’s unexpected action ruins Sasuke’s strategy. Eventually, both young ninja are trapped.
23m 40s Zero Visibility: The Sharingan Shatters
Realizing time is of the essence, Kakashi decides to use the Sharingan once again to defeat Zabuza. But Zabuza is a ninja that has also experienced many killing battles, and from his first encounter with the Sharingan, Zabuza has devised a strategy against it.
23m 40s The Broken Seal
Naruto and Sasuke continue to receive punishing attacks from within Haku’s Crystal Ice Mirrors. Naruto can no longer stand on his feet. But during the intense battle, Sasuke starts to realize the power of his own Sharingan and gradually starts to elude Haku’s assault. Haku decides to finish them off immediately. Sasuke is caught off guard by Haku’s action and uses his own body to shield Naruto...
23m 37s White Past: Hidden Ambition
Naruto finally explodes! His anger against Haku, who defeated Sasuke, unleashes the power of the Nine-Tailed Fox. Naruto’s chakra becomes so intense that even Kakashi and Zabuza, fighting in the distance, take notice. Haku is unable to do anything in the face of Naruto’s hidden power.
23m 37s The Weapons Known as Shinobi
Haku tells the hesitant Naruto to finish him off. Naruto strongly questions Haku’s philosophy of existing only to fight and win. Meanwhile, the battle between Kakashi and Zabuza approaches its climax. Zabuza’s movement is restrained by Kakashi’s Summoning Jutsu. With victory within his grasp, Kakashi unleashes his most devastating maneuver.
23m 38s The Demon in the Snow
Thinking of Haku, Naruto angrily confronts Zabuza. Even though he appears to have no emotions, Zabuza is devastated by the loss of Haku, the only person he could trust in the world. Naruto learns that this kind of cruel reality is indeed the fate of a ninja.
23m 38s A New Chapter Begins: The Chunin Exam!
Naruto and his team return to the Village Hidden in the Leaves after their battle in Land of Waves. Even though they complete new missions that are assigned to them, Naruto is not satisfied with the daily routine. But soon he learns that outsiders are gathering in the Leaf Village.
23m 38s Chunin Challenge: Rock Lee vs. Sasuke!
As Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura prepare for the examination, a ninja with short bobbed hair and thick eyebrows named Rock Lee appears. Lee wants to fight Sasuke, who holds the power of the Uchiha tribe. Sasuke accepts Lee’s challenge, but his opponent attacks with such quickness that he can only stay in defense mode.
23m 39s Genin Takedown! All Nine Rookies Face Off!
Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura officially register for the Chunin Exam. In this examination, three ninja form a team, and in order to pass, not a single member is allowed to fail. Teamwork becomes absolutely vital for success in this test. When they enter the exam room, Naruto and his team are almost overwhelmed by the atmosphere, as they encounter many others who are chasing a dream just like theirs.
23m 40s Start Your Engines: The Chunin Exam Begins!
Naruto and his team begin the first exam, a written test. The exam proctor is a special jonin (upper rank ninja) named Ibiki Morino, who is an infamous expert in interrogation. At the sight of Ibiki, the participants become nervous. The passage or failure of a team will depend on the combined score of the three members. Sasuke and Sakura are worried that if Naruto answers all of the questions wrong, they themselves will fail the test. The examination finally begins...
23m 39s The Tenth Question: All or Nothing!
The hardest part of the first exam comes in question 10. Before the ninja hear the question, Ibiki declares what seems like a harsh and unreasonable rule for that problem: if this question is answered incorrectly, not only will it result in the failure of the first exam, but the team will be denied the right to take any future Chunin Exams.
24m 40s Special Report: Live from the Forest of Death!
Konohamaru, the grandson of the Leaf Village’s Third Hokage, shows up at the Chunin Exam site, along with Moegi and Udon, to cover the events for the Ninja Academy’s school newspaper. Konohamaru looks up to Naruto like an older brother, and through interviews with the characters, recaps their adventures thus far.
23m 35s The Chunin Exam Stage 2: The Forest of Death
Naruto and his fellow participants arrive at the Forest of Death, the site of the second part of the Chunin Exam. To begin, each team will be given one of two types of scrolls. A team must gain possession of the other type of scroll by stealing it from another team and reach the goal point at the tower with both scrolls in hand. Anko, the proctor, offers only one piece of advice to the participants—“Don’t get killed!”
23m 28s Eat or be Eaten: Panic in the Forest
The second exam starts in the Forest of Death. Sasuke notices that an enemy has disguised himself as Naruto. Sasuke pursues the intruder but is unable to capture him. Sasuke rescues the bound Naruto and the three teammates decide on a password in case they are split up again.
23m 22s The Sharingan Revived: Dragon-Flame Jutsu!
Seeing Naruto furiously fight back against the Grass ninja, Sasuke realizes that he was wrong to think about fleeing the scene of a battle. Taking over for Naruto, who runs out of energy, Sasuke uses his Sharingan to its full potential to drive back the enemy. The Grass ninja introduces himself as Orochimaru and disappears, leaving a curse mark on Sasuke's neck. Shortly thereafter, Sasuke collapses in pain...
23m 29s Bushy Brow’s Pledge: Undying Love and Protection!
After receiving the report from her staff, Anko senses that Orochimaru has snuck into the examination. Anko begins to pursue Orochimaru, but even with her special jonin skills, she is unable to stop the intruder. Despite being battle weary and trembling with fear, Sakura tries to stop the enemy with her remaining power. At that moment, the self-proclaimed Leaf Village’s “Handsome Devil” Rock Lee comes to the rescue!
23m 25s Sakura Blossoms!
Protecting Sakura, who can no longer move, Lee battles the three Sound ninja himself. He uses his secret move, but the attack has no effect. After receiving blows from Dosu, Lee collapses. In order to defend the people that she cares for, Sakura rises to her feet...
23m 26s Battle Formation: Ino-Shika-Cho!
While Sakura fends off the Sound ninja attack by herself, the rival Ino team appears! They decide to help Sakura after watching her fight the Sound Ninja. With their battle formation “Ino-Shika-Cho,” the Ino team tries to repel their assailants...
23m 26s Akamaru Trembles: Gaara’s Cruel Strength!
The Sound ninja depart after witnessing Sasuke’s intense power. Naruto’s team finally gets a moment of peace to recuperate. Kiba obtains the second scroll soon after the beginning of the exam. and his team is heading toward the tower. On their way, Kiba’s canine partner Akamaru senses something happening ahead of them and stops.
23m 25s The Scroll’s Secret: No Peeking Allowed
To heal their wounds, Naruto and his team take a much-needed rest after their battle against the Sound ninja. But it has already been four days since the start of the exam and there is only one day remaining until time expires. Naruto proposes that they make a duplicate of the Scroll of Heaven, which they still need, and they try to open the Scroll of Earth that is supposed to be sealed.
23m 31s Clone vs. Clone: Mine are Better than Yours!
Naruto’s team joins Kabuto on their journey to the tower, but on the way, they are trapped by the genjutsu (illusion technique) of the Hidden Rain Village’s genin (low rank ninja), Oboro’s team. Not only do they lose energy by being forced to walk the same area repeatedly, they struggle in their fight against the numerous clones created by the technique. Naruto proceeds to beat each one of the clones, but their number does not go down.
23m 25s Surviving the Cut! The Rookie Nine Together Again!
When Naruto and his team open the two scrolls after reaching the tower, Iruka suddenly appears. He starts lecturing on the spirit of the chunin (middle rank) ninja to the students of the Ninja Academy. By now, Iruka has plenty of confidence in Naruto and his teammates. Meanwhile, Anko reports to the Hokage on the appearance of Orochimaru.
23m 24s Narrowing the Field: Sudden Death Elimination!
The 21 ninjas that passed the second exam assemble for their next challenge. The faces of the qualifiers show the various emotions burning within. But before the third exam is introduced, it is determined that too many passed the second exam, and preliminaries for the third exam will be held immediately...
23m 27s Bushy Brow’s Jealousy – Barrage of Lions Unleashed!
The preliminaries of the third exam consist of one-on-one combat, and the first match is between Sasuke and Orochimaru’s minion Yoroi. Once the fight begins, Yoroi quickly corners Sasuke. Sasuke is unable to use his powerful Sharingan because the curse mark on his neck reacts to the heightening of chakra. Even worse, Yoroi absorbs the chakra out of Sasuke.
23m 25s Kakashi and Orochimaru: Face-to-Face!
As Kakashi safely releases Sasuke from the spell, Orochimaru suddenly shows up. Orochimaru expresses his desire for the power of Sharingan that the Uchiha clan holds in order to fulfill his ambitions. Meanwhile, in the third exam preliminaries, Zaku of the Hidden Sound, whose arm was broken by Sasuke, fights against the Hidden Leaf Village’s Shino.
23m 26s Kunoichi Rumble: The Rivals Get Serious!
The preliminaries continue as the next match pits Sand ninja Gaara’s teammate Kankuro against Orochimaru’s minion Misumi. Soon after the battle starts, Misumi captures Kankuro, using a body that can freely dislocate numerous joints. But what Misumi captures is actually a doll—a puppet controlled by Kankuro.
23m 24s The Ultimate Battle: Cha!
The fourth match is between Sakura and Ino, who are childhood friends and competitors for the affection of Sasuke. Although Sakura has admired Ino since she was young, she does not hesitate to fight her in this battle, and the two ninja appear well matched in skill and determination.
23m 25s Killer Kunoichi and a Shaky Shikamaru
The fifth match is between Tenten and Temari. Tenten, who is the master of flying weapons, uses a variety of arsenal against her enemy, but they are repelled by Temari’s giant fan. The sixth match is Shikamaru versus Kin. Although Kin looks to have the advantage early in the match, Shikamaru uses his Shadow Possession Jutsu...
23m 25s Akamaru Unleashed! Who’s Top Dog Now?
In the seventh match, Naruto clashes against Kiba, who brings along his dog Akamaru. Kiba uses his All-Four Jutsu to attack Naruto. Though Naruto appears to be in a bind, he manages to turn the tables. But then Akamaru and Kiba consume Food Pills and begin an intense assault on Naruto...
23m 25s Byakugan Battle: Hinata Grows Bold!
Cousins Hinata and Neji of the Hyuga clan confront each other in the eighth match, and animosity between the two runs deep. Although the timid Hinata is pushed around by Neji’s aggressiveness, she gains strength by hearing Naruto’s encouraging words. With both ninja inheriting the Hyuga clans’s Byakugan (white-eye technique), how will this battle unfold...?
23m 25s A Failure Stands Tall!
Hinata goes up against Neji, but he hits her pressure point by using his Byakugan (white eyes). Hinata’s flow of chakra is stopped, and she almost loses consciousness. But she finds courage by remembering Naruto not giving up in the face of any adversity in order to fulfill his way as a ninja.
23m 24s Lee’s Hidden Strength: Forbidden Secret Jutsu!
Lee uses the banned technique Primary Lotus to attack Gaara. It appears as if the match is over, but the move only damages the shell made by Gaara’s sand. Unable to move after using Renge, Lee is simply thrown around by Gaara.
23m 27s The Fifth Gate: A Splendid Ninja is Born
Lee decides to use the forbidden move, Hidden Lotus, as a last resort. Unlike Primary Lotus, which releases one of the eight gates that have a concentration of chakra holes, Hidden Lotus opens three or more gates. When all eight gates are open, it could even lead to the death of the user. But Gaara answers back with his own vicious attack of Sand Coffin.
23m 27s A Shadow in Darkness: Danger Approaches Sasuke
In the final match of the preliminaries, Choji fights against Orochimaru’s minion Dosu. The preliminaries are finally over, and the Hokage reveals the third exam, while lurking in the shadows Orochimaru unfolds an evil plot.
23m 26s Ebisu Returns: Naruto’s Toughest Training Yet!
In preparation for the third exam that starts in a month, Naruto’s former mentor, Kakashi, chooses Ebisu to train the young ninja. Ebisu warns Naruto that he still lacks sufficient control of his chakra and makes him practice walking on water at a hot spring. Naruto impresses Ebisu by quickly learning the technique. Then suddenly, a figure appears before the two...
23m 23s Long Time No See: Jiraiya Returns!
Jiraiya, one of the legendary Three Ninja, suddenly appears before Ebisu and Naruto. Naruto gives Jiraiya the nickname, “Pervy Sage.” But Naruto also asks Jiraiya to oversee his training instead of Ebisu. Jiraiya agrees, and finds the seal which contains the Nine-Tailed Fox inside Naruto.
23m 25s The Summoning Jutsu: Wisdom of the Toad Sage!
The Sound Ninja Dosu appears before Gaara and intends on defeating Gaara. But Gaara beats him soundly. Stealthily watching them are a Jonin of the Sand Village and Kabuto! The Sand Village which has a formal alliance with Hidden Leaf Village has entered into an agreement with the Sound Village to destroy the Leaf. Hayate witnesses this secret meeting and rushes to report this to the Hokage. But he is confronted by Baki and they start to battle. Meanwhile, Jiraiya teaches Naruto the “Summoning Jutsu,” but what Naruto summons is...
23m 28s A Feeling of Yearning, A Flower Full of Hope
Naruto continues training under Jiraiya to master the “Summoning Jutsu” which enables him to call forth various living beasts. But he has a hard time controlling the Chakra of the Nine-Tailed Fox which is sealed inside him. Meanwhile, Sakura worries about Sasuke who has been hospitalized and heads for the clinic. Around that time, the Hokage has gathered the Hidden Leaf Jonin in the meeting hall and informs them that Hayate has been found dead near Kikyo Castle.
23m 27s Live or Die: Risk it All to Win it All!
It is three weeks since Naruto began training under Jiraiya. And Naruto has been on the brink of collapse many times. But Jiraiya believes that Naruto has the makings to become a future Hokage and continues the training. Later, Jiraiya throws him off a precipice. Jiraiya hopes that from the fear of death, Naruto will awaken and draw out the “Nine-Tail Chakra” inside him.
23m 26s He Flies! He Jumps! He Lurks! Chief Toad Appears!
Naruto is finally able to draw out the Nine-Tail Chakra and utilize the “Summoning Jutsu.” Gamabunta appears and does not believe that Naruto summoned him. In order to make Gamabunta accept him, Naruto challenges the toad to shake him off his back and clings for dear life. Meanwhile back at the Sand Village, Baki gathers Temari, Kankuro and Gaara and tells them that they will take the next Chunin test.
23m 27s Hospital Besieged: The Evil Hand Revealed!
On the day of the test, Gaara disappears from the inn where the Sand Ninja are staying and goes to Hidden Leaf Hospital. Gaara sneaks into Lee’s room and gazes coldly down him. And Gaara’s begins its assault on Lee. At that time, Shikamaru uses the Shadow Possession Jutsu to restrict Gaara’s movements.
23m 28s The Final Rounds: Rush to the Battle Arena!
The day of the Exam finally arrives. Naruto’s first opponent is Neji Hyuga. Naruto is a bit nervous since Neji is rumored to be very strong. Naruto sets out for the main arena, but it is very far and there is the danger that he may be late. Konohamaru arrives and offers to show him a shortcut, but they get stuck in some trouble!
23m 27s Byakugan vs. Shadow Clone Jutsu!
Finally, Chunin Exam starts with the eight Ninja who qualified in the preliminaries. But Sasuke is nowhere to be found. Naruto and Sakura worry for Sasuke’s safety. The first round starts with Naruto against Neji Hyuga.
23m 26s Hit it or Quit it: The Final Rounds Get Complicated!
Defeated by Naruto, Neji is being taken to the hospital, when Neji’s uncle Hiashi appears. He has come to tell Neji the truth about the time his father Hizashi died. Neji has harbored a grudge against Hiashi for his father’s death. However, Hiashi explains that he himself had intended to die, but that Hizashi had chosen his “destiny” and death. Upon hearing those words, Neji begins to ponder if a person’s “destiny” is predetermined as he had believed, or if, as Naruto said, it is chosen by oneself.
23m 26s Zero Motivation: The Guy with Cloud Envy!
Sasuke’s match is postponed and suddenly, it is Shikamaru’s turn. He has shown no eagerness to fight, thinking that his is merely a secondary match, and when he learns that his opponent is Temari, his fighting spirit wanes even more. During the match, he gazes at the clouds, thinking about the reason why he decided to become a Ninja. As Kurenai watches him from the stands, Asuma tells her something very unusual about him...
23m 35s Dancing Leaf, Squirming Sand
In Shikamaru and Temari’s match, Shikamaru who had the upper hand suddenly makes a surprising decision! Next up is Sasuke and Gaara, but Sasuke still hasn’t arrived at the arena and he only has ten mintues left. Rumors abound making Naruto anxious and forcing Sakura to worry. Then suddenly the voice over the microphone announces Sasuke’s arrival.
23m 35s Bushy Brow’s Jutsu: Sasuke Style!
Sasuke and Gaara’a anticipated match begins. Gaara eerily talks to himself, as though addressing someone. Gaara begins his attack, transforming inside his Sand armor. But Sasuke has increased his speed to a level that amazes the audience.
23m 36s Late for the Show, But Ready to Go! The Ultimate Secret Technique is Born!
Sauske's speed and moves are identical to Lee’s taijutsu. But Gaara is not an opponent who can be defeated with just taijutsu. Naruto knows that Gaara lives to kill, and he pleads with Kakashi to stop the match. But Kakashi merely watches intently.
23m 34s Zero Hour! The Destuction of the Hidden Leaf Village Begins!
During the match, someone has used genjutsu to put everyone in the arena to sleep. The Sand Ninja led by Orochimaru have begun their plan to destroy the Hidden Leaf Village. However, Kankuro and Temari are concerned about Gaara’s wounds. They take Gaara and leave the arena, putting off the plot against Hidden Leaf. Sasuke’s match against Gaara is cancelled, and Sasuke goes after Gaara and the Sand Ninja.
23m 32s Village in Distress: A New A-Ranked Mission!
The Sound and Sand Ninja, along with Orochimaru, begin their move to destroy Hidden Leaf Village. The arena has become a battleground. Kakashi orders Sakura to her first A-rank mission since the Land of Waves. The mission is to pursue Sasuke and give him assistance together with Naruto and Shikamaru. As additional back-up, Kakashi uses his Summoning Jutsu to call up “Pakkun,” his ninja hound. Freed from the genjutsu by Sakura, Naruto and Shikamaru follow Sakura to go after Sasuke, without knowing the reason why. Meanwhile, up on the roof, the Hokage and Orochimaru face each other, poised for battle...
23m 33s A Shirker’s Call to Action: Layabout No More!
Along with Pakkun, Naruto, Sakura and Shikamaru are in hot pursuit of Sasuke. Pakkun senses nine of Orochimaru’s men coming after them. Shikamaru suggests a diversionary tactic.The strategy would mean one person staying back as a decoy and while the enemy is occupied, the three would make a run for it. The chance that the decoy will be killed is very high.
23m 33s An Unrivaled Match: Hokage Battle Royale!
Orochimaru traps the Hokage inside a barrier and continues to battle. Using the Forbidden Summoning Jutsu: Reanimation Orochimaru summons the First and Second Hokage to fight the Third Hokage. The First Hokage uses his Secret Wood Style Jutsu: Deep Forest Emergence which only he can perform and traps the Third Hokage in a tangle of branches. However, the Third Hokage summons the Monkey King Enma...
23m 35s A Mistake from the Past: A Face Revealed!
Sasuke finally catches up to Gaara, Temari, and Kankuro. Kankuro escapes with Gaara leaving Temari to face Sasuke. She uses her Ninja Art: Sand Storm to torment Sasuke. But Sasuke uses a Substitution Jutsu to overpower Temari and gets back into pursuit. Meanwhile, the Third Hokage and Orochimaru continue to battle. Beneath Orochimaru’s mask, an unfamiliar young face appears and the Hokage is shocked. Orochimaru has taken over the body of a young man with his Immortality Jutsu. The next body Orochimaru targets is Sasuke!
23m 34s Forbidden Secret Technique: Reaper Death Seal!
The battle between the Hokage and Orochimaru rages on. Finally, the Hokage resorts to a Jutsu unknown to Orochimaru, the Sealing Jutsu known as “Reaper Death Seal.” The Grim Reaper extracts the souls from the First and Second Hokage, leaving the Hokage to confront Orochimaru face to face. The arm of the Grim Reaper eats into Orochimaru’s belly and latches on the his soul. When a soul is taken with the Reaper Death Seal, the human will never rest in peace, but will suffer eternally!
23m 35s Astonishing Truth! Gaara’s Identity Emerges!
Shino appears as Sasuke and Kankuro battle. Leaving Shino to handle Kankuro, Sasuke goes after Gaara. As Temari escapes into the forest carrying Gaara, he regains consciousness. Sasuke catches up and the two prepare to fight. Just then, Gaara seems to be in agony and half his face begins to contort. Something inside Gaara is awakening!
23m 37s Sasuke’s Decision: Pushed to the Edge!
Half of Gaara’s body has transformed and Sasuke continues his battle against him. Gaara is relentless and the reveals the reason he fights Sasuke is because he too seeks power, and his eyes are filled with hatred! To Gaara, fighting means to kill, and he measures the value of his existence by that.
23m 33s Assassin of the Moonlit Night
By the time Naruto and Sakura catch up, Sasuke has exhausted his strength and collapsed. Naruto is shocked at Gaara’s appearance, half his body transformed into a monster, and tries to escape with Sasuke. But Gaara attacks Sasuke again. Sakura tries to protect Sasuke, but succumbs to the attack. Suddenly, Gaara holds his head in pain. Memories of his troubled childhood are filling his mind!
23m 38s Light vs. Dark: The Two Faces of Gaara
Naruto is helpless against Gara’s immense power. While Naruto declares that he fights for his comrades, Gaara says he fights for himself. And soon, Gaara’s sad past is revealed, a past in which he was feared as a monster and no one acknowledged him. Naruto compares Gaara’s past with his own and begins to feel compassion towards him.
23m 33s Naruto’s Ninja Handbook
Naruto is helpless against Gaara’s overpowering strength. However, after seeing Sasuke risking life and limb to save him and Sakura, Naruto remembers Iruka’s words that when a person really wants to protect something important that’s when he finds true strength. He garners an unbelievable amount of Chakra and brings Gaara down. But just as he is about to deliver the final blow, Gaara’s true form manifests itself!
23m 34s Beyond the Limit of Darkness and Light
Gaara employs his Playing Possum Jutsu, which allows the Sand Spirit within him, Shukaku, to display its true power. Naruto and Gamabunta have transformed into a giant Nine-Tailed Fox and use their jutsu to try to awaken Gaara. Soon, Gamabunta’s power weakens and Gaara turns his attack on Naruto. Back at Hidden Leaf Village, the battle continues between Orochimaru and the Third Hokage. With his life on the line, the Third Hokage uses the Sealing Jutsu: Reaper Death Seal to try to stop Orochimaru!
23m 38s The Third Hokage, Forever...
With every ounce of their power, Gaara and Naruto continue to fight. Determined to protect Sakura, Naruto attacks Gaara again and again. Gaara begins to wonder where Naruto finds his strength. Gaara and Naruto were both despised in their home villages, disdained as unnecessary beings. But the difference between them is the heart and desire to protect someone dear who acknowledges their existence. Gaara comes to realize that love is why Naruto is strong...
23m 37s Return of the Morning Mist
Orochimaru’s plan to destroy the Village Hidden in the Leaves is stopped. But the damage is extensive and work proceeds quickly to make repairs. Two unfamiliar figures appear in the village. They are Sasuke’s older brother, Itachi Uchiha, and the wanted S-rank criminal Kisame Hoshigaki. Sensing a suspicious aura, Asuma and Kurenai hurry to confront them. When the duo’s true identities are revealed, a battle ensues.
23m 32s Eye to Eye: Sharingan Vs. Sharingan!
Kakashi arrives in the nick of time to help Asuma and Kurenai, and Itachi too enters the fray. The ultimate battle between two Sharingan users begins. At first, the battle between Itachi and Kakashi is even. But Itachi’s strength shows the reason the Uchiha were so strong and feared! Can Kakashi counter such a fierce attack and win?
23m 36s Jiraiya: Naruto's Potential Disaster!
Jiraiya and Naruto are on a journey to find Tsunade, one of the legendary Sannin. Jiraiya’s purpose is both to protect Naruto from the clutches of the mysterious organization the Akatsuki and to train his apprentice. Naruto is eager to learn new ninjutsu. Sasuke visits Kakashi in the hospital and learns the cause of his illness—his brother, Itachi. Itachi, who enacted the annihilation of their clan, is now after Naruto!
23m 37s Roar, Chidori! Brother Vs. Brother!
Intent on confronting Itachi, Sasuke rushes to the town where Naruto is staying. On the way, tragic memories of his past come flooding back. Long ago, Sasuke idolized his brother, who graduated from the Ninja Academy at the top his class at age 7, and at age 13, became a leader within the Anbu Black Ops. But one night, he single-handedly wiped out the entire Uchiha clan save one, his younger brother Sasuke.
23m 51s Hate Among the Uchihas: The Last of the Clan!
Jiraiya saves Naruto from Kisame just in time. It turns out that Itachi and the Akatsuki organization are definitely after Naruto to obtain the power of the Nine-Tailed Fox. Jiraiya warns Kisame and Itachi that he’ll never let them have Naruto. But Sasuke asks Jiraiya not to interfere! Grimacing in intense pain, Sasuke is determined to stand up against Itachi. Seething with anger over the deaths of his parents and clan, the fight for vengeance begins!
23m 36s A New Training Begins: I Will Be Strong!
Deeply hurt mentally and physically, Sasuke is taken back to the Hidden Leaf Village by Guy. If only the medical specialist Tsunade were there... Jiraiya and Naruto search for leads in their quest to find Tsunade. At a festival the two are surrounded by some unsavory ninja, but Jiraiya’s powerful jutsu frightens them away. Jiraiya informs Naruto he’s going to teach him that very jutsu. Finally, serious training begins!
23m 37s Keep on Training: Pop Goes the Water Balloon!
Naruto finally begins his training with Jiraiya. The technique Naruto will learn was the trademark of the Fourth Hokage, a technique which even a genius like him took three years to master. Step one involves gathering chakra in one’s palm and using it to pop water balloons. It looks easy enough, but... Will Naruto be able to clear this first step of training?!
23m 36s Focal Point: The Mark of the Leaf
Naruto manages to complete the first step of his training. But the next step, making a rubber ball explode with chakra, proves extremely difficult. He gets to the point where he can puncture the ball, but he is nowhere near making it explode. Jiraiya gives Naruto a hint. Naruto resumes his training, but the results are the same!
23m 38s An Impossible Choice: The Pain Within Tsunade's Heart
Orochimaru and Kabuto suddenly appear before Tsunade and Shizune who are out sightseeing. Orochimaru, injured by the Third Hokage’s Reaper Death Seal, seeks the former Sannin’s medical expertise. Tsunade would never agree to treat the man who killed the Third Hokage, but Orochimaru has a plan up his sleeve that would exploit Tsunade’s painful past.
23m 37s Unforgivable! A Total Lack of Respect!
In exchange for healing his arms, Orochimaru offers to bring back to life Tsunade’s younger brother Nawaki and Dan, her sweetheart. However, he also tells her that when he is healed, he will resume his assault on the Hidden Leaf Village. Tsunade is given one week to answer and is torn between saving the Hidden Leaf Village and the possibility of seeing her beloved brother and lover alive again. Then Jiraiya finds Tsunade and tells her that she has been appointed the Fifth Hokage!
23m 37s Inheritance! The Necklace of Death!
Naruto is incensed at the way Tsunade disrespects the position of Hokage and challenges her to a fight. Naruto uses the Fourth Hokage’s technique which he’s been practicing but is easily countered. Naruto declares that he will master the jutsu, and Tsunade tells him if he masters the jutsu within a certain timeframe she’ll give him her precious necklace!
23m 36s A Dubious Offer! Tsunade’s Choice
Naruto practices hard so he can win the necklace from Tsunade. Meanwhile, Tsunade is in a dilemma over Orochimaru’s offer. Her hesitation to promptly refuse leads Kabuto to assume she’ll take the offer.
23m 37s Breakdown! The Deal is Off!
Gripped by the desire to see Nawaki and Dan, Tsunade almost succumbs to Orochimaru’s tempting offer. But seeing Nawaki and Dan’s dreams carried on by Naruto, she breaks off the deal. Orochimaru is determined to heal his arm and focuses on exploiting Tsunade’s weakness.
23m 37s The Fifth Hokage! A Life on the Line!
Naruto’s ninja way is to never go back on his word. Naruto is seriously injured by Kabuto and hovers on the verge of death. Tsunade places her last shred of hope in Naruto who shares Nawaki and Dan’s dreams. Tsunade has a fear of blood, but through her desire to protect Naruto, she is able to overcome it.
23m 37s Deadlock! Sannin Showdown!
Jiraiya, Tsunade, and Orochimaru all release their summoning jutsu. And a fierce battle begins. Jiraiya and Tsunade join forces against Orochimaru. Despite her injuries, Tsunade desperately challenges Orochimaru. The toad, snake and slug engage!
23m 37s Kidnapped! Naruto’s Hot Spring Adventure!
Tsunade, Naruto, and the others start heading back to the Leaf Village where Tsunade will formally become the Fifth Hokage. At Tsunade's urging, they stop at a town with hot springs. Waiting for them there is the Akagi gang, who lent money to Tsunade years before. They steal the necklace while Naruto and the others are bathing. Naruto chases after them, but he starts to sympathize with them when they tell him their story.
23m 36s Tsunade’s Warning: Ninja No More!
Naruto asks Tsunade to heal Sasuke and Lee before she is installed as the Hokage. After examining Lee, she tells him to find a path other than of that of a shinobi. After fighting Gaara during the Chunin Exam, Lee's body is too damaged. What will Lee do now that his dream is crushed? Meanwhile, the Leaf Village is still trying to recover from the attack of the Sound ninja.
23m 37s The Will of Fire Still Burns
Lee hesitates when Tsunade asks him whether he will quit pursuing the path of a ninja or choose to undergo a risky surgery with only a fifty percent chance of success. Meanwhile, Konohamaru is in shock from the passing of the Third Hokage. Konohamaru is unhappy with Tsunade, who has become the new Hokage. Tsunade is ready to wrestle the troublesome boy into submission, but Naruto tries to settle things.
23m 37s Sensei and Student: The Bond of the Shinobi
After being advised by Tsunade to quit the path of the shinobi, Lee recalls his first meeting with his teacher Guy. Unable to master either ninjutsu or genjutsu, Lee has always been looked down upon by the others. Guy alone encouraged him, and thanks to Guy's words, Lee's dream to become a ninja became true using taijutsu alone. Meanwhile, after her painful declaration Tsunade is aware of Lee's feelings of regret. Tsunade prepares to proceed with the risky surgery.
23m 36s Gotta See! Gotta Know! Kakashi Sensei’s True Face!
Naruto and his two squadmates have always wanted to see what Kakashi looks like under his mask. The three do whatever they can to reveal his whole face. First, they treat him to a bowl of noodles so that they can watch him take off his mask to eat. Kakashi is a little suspicious of their odd behavior, but in the instant before he begins eating, their tactic fails!
23m 37s Mission: Help an Old Friend in the Land of Tea!
Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura are sent on a B-rank mission to the neighboring Land of Tea. They are to protect the runners in a race being held during the Todoroki Shrine's ceremonial ritual held every four years. On their way to the Land of Tea, the three meet a mysterious man, Idate, who says he hates ninja. Itade throws fighting words at the three, and then runs off at unbelievable speed. When the three meet up with Jirocho, their client, they are surprised to learn the true purpose of their mission.
23m 37s The Race is On! Trouble on the High Seas!
The chief retainers think that Idate has made a farce of their great traditional festival. Jirocho believes that Idate has fled with some plan in mind. Meanwhile, Naruto and the others have caught up with the fleeing Idate. They plead with him since it is their job to protect him against Aoi and the other Rain ninja. But Idate hates ninja and will not listen.
23m 23s Run Idate Run! Nagi Island Awaits!
Naruto and his squad manage to catch up to Idate, only to find him hurt and unconscious with Aoi nearby. Fukusuke, the runner for the Wagarashi clan, is so certain he can win he takes a break!
23m 32s A Fierce Battle of Rolling Thunder!
Despite interference from Aoi, Idate continues his run. Idate still trusts no one, and it’s revealed that during the Chunin Exams, Idate’s older brother was the proctor who posed the tenth question. Although torn by his feelings for his comrades, Idate was determined to become a chunin and resolved to do his best. But his squad was told that they failed.
23m 33s The Last Leg: A Final Act of Desperation
Boss Jirocho waits, confident that Idate will win. But Aoi, the ninja sent by the Wagarashi clan, stands in the way. Just before the finish line, Aoi brings Sasuke down. Sakura tries to save him and both end up falling over the cliff. Despite his injuries Naruto summons all his remaining strength to protect Idate and save Sasuke and Sakura.
23m 33s The Battle Begins: Naruto vs. Sasuke
Shikamaru is promoted to chunin, and he and his squadmates celebrate at a BBQ restaurant. In the hospital, Lee decides to undergo a dangerous surgery to repair his body so that he can remain a ninja. At the same time, Sasuke broods over Naruto getting stronger, while the evil hand of Orochimaru reaches toward him...
23m 32s Bitter Rivals and Broken Bonds
Naruto and Sasuke release their ultimate weapons against each other, and just in time Kakashi arrives to stop the fight. Sasuke has seen Naruto’s progress and burns with resentment and his growing desire for revenge against his brother, Itachi.
23m 32s An Invitation from the Sound
The Sound Ninja Four, Kidomaru, Sakon, Jirobo, and Tayuya, suddenly appear before Sasuke. Sakura is concerned about the Curse Mark placed on Sasuke by Orochimaru, but Naruto tries to calm her fears, telling her that Sasuke would never go to Orochimaru. But Orochimaru’s promise of strength is too enticing for Sasuke to turn down.
23m 31s Formation! The Sasuke Retrieval Squad!
Sakura’s pleas fall on deaf ears, and Sasuke leaves Hidden Leaf Village. When Tsunade learns of this, she summons Shikamaru to lead his first mission as a chunin. Shikamaru gathers his team of Naruto, Choji, Neji, Kiba, and Akamaru, and they set out to retrieve Sasuke.
23m 31s Sound vs. Leaf
The Sound Ninja Four race toward Orochimaru’s lair with Sasuke in hand. They’re discovered and challenged by the jonin Genma and Raido, but the Leaf ninja are already fatigued, and they fall to the Sound. Meanwhile, Shikamaru’s retrieval squad proceeds to follow the Sound with caution.
23m 32s Squad Mutiny: Everything Falls Apart!
Naruto and the others are trapped in Jirobo’s Earth Dome Prison. They try to pound their way out, but the walls regenerate each time. The five slowly weaken as Jirobo drains their chakra from without. Shikamaru attempts to get Jirobo to let him out alone, but his apparent betrayal of his squad has a hidden purpose.
23m 31s Good-bye Old Friend! I’ll Always Believe in You!
After Choji takes the yellow pill it looks as if he may win the battle, until Jirobo transforms into Second State, giving him immense power. Choji has only one option left, to take the red pill, at the risk of losing his life.
23m 31s Your Opponent is Me!
Assuming that the Leaf squad could never get past Jirobo, the remaining Sound ninja don’t bother to lay traps along the way. Taking advantage of that, Shikamaru disguises himself as Jirobo and catches up with the Sound. But they see through him right away, and Shikamaru gets tangled in Kidomaru’s web.
23m 32s Losing is Not an Option!
Kidomaru changes tactics and creates a bow and arrow to attack Neji’s blind spot. Once he’s able to pinpoint the blind spot exactly, Neji may have no defenses left, unless he’s able to turn Kidomaru’s attack back onto the attacker!
23m 30s The Vessel Arrives Too Late
Naruto, Shikamaru, Kiba and Akamaru are in hot pursuit of Sasuke and the Sound ninja. Naruto and Kiba are upset that they have been unable to catch up and decide to try a surprise attack at night. Meanwhile, Orochimaru lies on the verge of death, impatient to claim his new body. But the Sound ninja may not get Sasuke there in time.
23m 35s Miscalculation: A New Enemy Appears!
Akamaru sets explosives in the trees to trap Sakon. But an incensed Sakon turns the tables, and the explosives end up sending Kiba, Akamaru and Sakon off a cliff. Meanwhile, Tayuya steadily advances towards Naruto’s team. Naruto prepares to battle, but suddenly a new threat, Kimimaro, looms behind him.
23m 31s Roar and Howl! The Ultimate Tag-Team!
Shikamaru is determined to stop Tayuya, but she uses her Summoning Jutsu to call forth three giants. Meanwhile, on the plains, the battle between Kimimaro and Naruto is about to begin. And as Kiba and Akamaru fight together at the bottom of the ravine, a new foe appears. From within Sakon’s body, his brother Ukon appears.
23m 32s To Each His Own Battle
Ukon, who is able to infiltrate the bodies of others, enters Kiba’s body and tries to merge with his cells. Elsewhere, Naruto is shocked by the power of Kimimaro’s Kekkai Genkai, and Shikamaru is in a desperate battle with Tayuya and her giant beasts. Is this the end for the Leaf?
23m 31s Fakeout: Shikamaru’s Comeback!
An injured Kiba and Akamaru barely escape from Sakon and Ukon. Naruto is locked in battle with Kimimaro, and Shikamaru is having a difficult time with Tayuya’s three giants. He uses his few remaining explosive seals to escape, and hides himself away to plot his final move.
23m 32s The Leaf’s Handsome Devil!
Shikamaru succeeds in trapping Tayuya with his Shadow Possession Jutsu. But Tayuya moves to her Second State and fights back with enormous strength. Meanwhile, Kiba tends to Akamaru and his own wounds, while three new shadows approach. Naruto, despite all his Shadow Clones, cannot defeat Kimimaro. Just then, in a cloud of smoke, Sasuke appears.
23m 31s The Beast Within
With Rock Lee there to take on Kimimaro, Naruto is free to chase after Sasuke, who has awakened. Lee attacks aggressively, and Kimimaro finds himself pushed back by Lee’s fierce taijutsu.
23m 32s The Sand Shinobi: Allies of the Leaf
Shikamaru, Kiba, and Lee are at the limits of their strength when Gaara, Temari, and Kankuro appear to assist their Leaf allies. Gaara takes on Kimimaro with his sand, while Temari steps in to stop Tayuya. Kiba, who knew someone was approaching, is surprised to see Kankuro. With powerful allies, a new counterattack begins!
23m 32s Showdown: Gaara vs. Kimimaro!
Kimimaro realizes that close combat is impossible against Gaara’s wall of sand, so he moves further away for a long-distance attack. But Gaara is unfazed by Kimimaro’s ability to manipulate his bones and shoot them out of his body, and continues to use his sand to protect himself as well as attack.
23m 32s Vengeful Strike! The Bracken Dance!
Kimimaro succeeds in shattering Gaara’s protective sand shield and attacks Gaara. Naruto finally catches up to Sasuke, who is racing to his destiny at Orochimaru’s hands.
23m 32s A Cry on Deaf Ears
With the Curse Mark covering half his body, Sasuke is no longer the Sasuke of old. Naruto charges at this new Sasuke who has turned his back on his closest comrades.
23m 35s Brothers: Distance Among the Uchiha
Naruto tries desperately to change Sasuke’s mind, but Sasuke is determined to go to Orochimaru. He tells Naruto that in order to surpass his brother, Itachi, power and hatred are necessary. While Sasuke adored his brother, at the same time, he was jealous of his father’s singular attention for Itachi. In trying to become Itachi’s equal as a skilled ninja, young Sasuke has borne a great burden...
23m 36s Father and Son, the Broken Crest
Naruto is brought down by Sasuke’s Fire Style: Fireball Jutsu. It is a jutsu passed down through generations of the Uchiha family, and one is considered a full-fledged ninja upon mastering it. This was the first jutsu Sasuke’s father taught him when he was a young boy. Sasuke was happy to get his father’s attention and trained hard in order to master the jutsu and win his father’s praise.
23m 34s The Secrets of the Mangekyo Sharingan!
Sasuke quietly watches as Naruto sinks deeper in the water. He recalls the past, when the Uchiha clan was cruelly slaughtered. His friends, his parents—all were killed by Itachi, who had mastered a nearly unstoppable jutsu: the Mangekyo Sharingan.
23m 40s For a Friend
Kakashi uses his Summoning Jutsu and sends ninja dogs to track Naruto and Sasuke. With his newfound strength, Sasuke is serious about bringing down Naruto because of Itachi’s words, that if he defeats his friend, he will achieve the Mangekyo Sharingan.
23m 36s A Plea From a Friend
Naruto releases his Nine-Tail chakra and sends Sasuke flying. Sasuke counters with his Fire Style Jutsu, but Naruto extinguishes the flames easily. Sasuke accuses Naruto, who doesn’t have a family, of not understanding his feelings. But Naruto looks upon Sasuke almost as a brother, and reminisces about when their paths crossed in the past.
23m 42s The End of Tears
Naruto’s Nine-Tail chakra seems to move with a will of its own as it counters Sasuke’s powerful attacks. Soon, Sasuke’s body also undergoes a transformation. Shaking off the intense pain in his body, Sasuke senses that time has run out.
23m 38s The Promise That Could Not Be Kept
The fierce battle with Sasuke leaves Naruto unconscious. Kakashi finally arrives at his side. The Medical Corps have their hands full tending to all of the injured squad. While casualties are to be expected, Shikamaru is deeply affected by the failure of the mission. Just then, news comes in that Naruto is on his way back.
23m 41s Deep Cover?! A Super S-Rank Mission
Sakura tries to sneak out of the village to find Sasuke, but Naruto intercepts her. Jiraiya appears and tells them that the Hokage has ordered them on a mission to the Land of Rice Paddies where Sasuke has been taken.
23m 37s A Town of Outlaws! The Shadow of the Fuma Clan
Naruto, Sakura and Jiraiya search for information in a town in the Land of Rice Paddies. Naruto and Sakura leave Jiraiya and head toward the outskirts of town, where they meet Sasame, who is being pursued by an assailant.
23m 33s Pure Betrayal, and a Fleeting Plea!
Naruto, Sakura and Sasame are attacked by Kamikiri, Jigumo and Kagero of the Fuma Clan. Jiraiya arrives just in time and joins in the fight. Guided by Sasame, the trio arrives at the entrance to the Hidden Sound Village where Orochimaru is hiding out!
23m 40s Pure Terror! The House of Orochimaru
Jiraiya uses his Summoning Jutsu to call out Gamakichi. With Gamakichi leading the way, the shinobi advance up winding stairways and through long tunnels. They soon come to a forked path, so Naruto and Sakura head down one path while Jiraiya goes down the other...
23m 38s Two Heartbeats: Kabuto's Trap
Sakura is cornered by Orochimaru! Just as Kabuto is about to hurl his kunai at her, Naruto comes running in. Naruto forces Kabuto to use up his knives, so he responds with his Fire Style: Misty Flames Dance Jutsu, and Naruto’s clones go up in smoke!
23m 28s Sakura's Determination!
Naruto tries to shield Sakura from an attack and is wounded by Kamikiri. Naruto laughs off his injury and counters with his Shadow Clone Jutsu, but is steadily overcome. Arashi unleashes Fuma Ninja Art! Spell of the Mandala, a secret jutsu of the Fuma Clan.
23m 45s The Three Villains from the Maximum Security Prison
Naruto gets upset when Jiraiya sets out on a sudden mission without him. Jiraiya tells him to undergo special training during his absence and hands him a scroll. Meanwhile, Tsunade comes across a piece of important data from the Maximum Security Prison.
23m 36s Tonton! I'm Counting on You!
Shizune pursues Mizuki who has escaped from the Maximum Security Prison, but is overcome by him and the brothers Raijin and Fujin. At the Hidden Leaf Hospital, Naruto senses that Orochimaru is behind Mizuki’s escape and approaches Tsunade.
23m 46s A New Squad! Two People and a Dog?!
Raijin and Fujin possess superhuman strength, and Naruto is no match for them. He uses his Shadow Clone Jutsu to buy time, but then a super-strong trio appears to help him out!
23m 37s A New Formation: Ino-Shika-Cho!
Shikamaru, Ino and Choji come to the rescue. The three have been sent by Tsunade to assist, allowing Naruto and Pakkun to go after Mizuki. Iruka pursues Mizuki, but Mizuki uses his tricks to trifle with him.
23m 44s Orochimaru’s Shadow!
Naruto discovers that Tsubaki is Mizuki’s fiancée. She has an idea of his whereabouts and asks the squad to take her with them. Mizuki attacks the Nara medical research team and steals a potion. Tsunade combs through her medical books, wondering what Mizuki was after, when suddenly, something comes to mind...
23m 36s A Clash of Fate: You Can’t Bring Me Down!
Naruto and Iruka are left in a daze by the power of Mizuki’s chakra. Naruto counters with a jutsu but is quickly rebuffed. In order to protect Naruto, Iruka brings out his kunai. In the midst of the fierce battle, something strange happens to Mizuki’s body and the team notices his transformation...
23m 38s The Search for the Rare Bikochu Beetle
Kiba, Shino and Hinata have come up with an idea to use the Bikochu beetle to find Sasuke. The Bikochu beetle’s sense of smell is several thousand times more sensitive than a ninja dog, and it is skilled in tracking. It was widely used in the past but is now a rare beetle. The Hokage orders Squad 8, and Naruto, who was eavesdropping, to go and find the Bikochu Beetle.
23m 41s What’s the Difference? Don’t All Insects Look Alike?
Squad 8 and Naruto arrive at the Bikochu’s habitat. They use a photograph to guide them in their search, but Naruto is unable to tell the difference between the bugs. Concealing themselves, Suzumebachi, Kurobachi and Jibachi spy on them and also conspire to take possession of a Bikochu!
23m 40s A Battle of Bugs! The Deceivers and the Deceived!
Hinata is kidnapped by Suzumebachi and others from the Kamizuru Clan. In order to find the hidden scroll of their founder, which contains deadly forbidden jutsu, they are trying to take possession of a Bikochu beetle. Naruto and his comrades decide to get Hinata back and protect the Bikochu by handing over a fake.
23m 39s Blaze Away, Byakugan! This Is My Ninja Way!!
Naruto, Kiba and Shino are pursued and find themselves cornered in the hive of a queen bee. Shino declares that unless Hinata is freed, they will not hand over the Bikochu. Suzumebachi agrees to Shino’s condition, and the group heads to where Hinata is being held. But she’s not there!
23m 39s Funeral March for the Living
While training in the Hidden Leaf Village, Naruto rescues three men from the rapids who have come to request a mission. Katabami, a thriving mining town in River Country, has been taken over by hooligans calling themselves the Kurosuki Family. Tsunade orders Naruto, Lee, Neji and Tenten on a mission to escort the three men back to Katabami Gold Mine and remove the Kurosuki Family.
23m 36s A Lesson Learned! The Iron Fist of Love!
The Kurosuki gang captures Rokusuke, and Raiga tells him that he will hold a funeral for him! Meanwhile, Naruto has heard enough bragging from the Kurosuki men and can no longer keep his temper in check.
23m 32s The Enemy of the Byakugan
Raiga and Ranmaru use their Hidden Mist jutsu to conceal themselves in Katabami Gold Mine, where even Neji’s Byakugan cannot detect them. Naruto, Lee, Neji and Tenten are blown unconscious with Raiga’s jutsu. Just as Raiga is about to deliver the finishing blow, Lee gets him with a swift kick!
23m 34s The Dark Creeping Clouds
The Kurosuki Family is dispersed, and peace returns to Katabami Gold Mine. However, Karashi seems to be up to something. Later, members of the Kurosuki who have been hidden high on a cliff launch a surprise attack!
23m 34s Run! The Curry of Life!
Despite his injuries, Lee keeps on fighting desperately. But the tornado that envelopes Raiga’s attack takes the form of a dragon, and Lee is swallowed up by it. At the same time, Grandma Sansho, Karashi and Tenten, carrying Ranmaru, hurry along a steep path toward Lightning Pass.
23m 35s Follow My Lead! The Great Survival Challenge!
Naruto is chosen to lead Konohamaru, Moegi and Udon in a survival training exercise. Their destination is the Stone Face of Warudakumi at the top of Mt. Takurami, where they must get past the traps set by the instructors and find the secret scroll. Naruto and his team are eager and confident, but on the way, they get lost!
23m 31s The Bounty Hunter from the Wilderness
Tsunade orders Naruto, Hinata, Kiba and Akamaru on a mission to capture the thief Gosunkugi. They go to the Land of Stone where he is supposedly hiding out and try to get more information, but are attacked. A bounty hunter named Sazanami saves them from the touchy situation.
23m 33s Hunt or Be Hunted?! Showdown at the O.K. Temple
Naruto and the others tend to an injured Sazanami. As Sazanami tells it, he had once been a swordsmith in a peaceful town and was framed for a murder committed by Gosunkugi. He is determined to capture Gosunkugi to clear his own name. Then another bounty hunter who is after Sazanami appears...
23m 34s The Appearance of Strange Visitors
While Guy and Lee are away, two impostors dressed like them sneak into Hidden Leaf Village. Kakashi sees through their pitiful disguises immediately, but he leaves them alone after Tsunade decides that they wouldn’t fool anyone...anyone, that is, besides Naruto!
23m 34s The Cursed Warrior
The Land of Birds is in turmoil due to a specter known as the Cursed Warrior, which is believed to be the ghost of Lord Owashi, the previous feudal lord who died suddenly. Tsunade agrees to send Naruto, Neji, Lee and Tenten to help. Immediately upon arriving in the Land of Birds, they encounter the Cursed Warrior...
23m 33s The Tactician’s Intent
Moso, the late feudal lord’s counselor, and Komei, the chief strategist, are at odds with each other. Neji begins to think that the Cursed Warrior is part of a plot and tries to meet the present feudal lord, Sagi. But Sagi is attacked by unknown ninja. The shuriken left at the scene are those used by guards loyal to Komei!
23m 36s Too Late for Help
It seems Komei is the one who’s been controlling the Cursed Warrior. Moso steadily thwarts Komei’s ambitions, but the Leaf team begins to feel uneasy about his motives. Neji does not want to get involved, but Naruto is defiant. He summons Gamakichi and Gamatatsu in order to investigate this mystery until he is satisfied.
23m 34s The Death of Naruto
Tenten and Neji have no choice but to listen to Kakashi and return to the village with him, but Kakashi senses that they are being followed... Komei has been declared a criminal and is about to be executed. Suddenly, the Cursed Warrior appears and, before everyone’s eyes, snatches Komei away.
23m 43s When Time Stands Still
Now that the true culprit has been discovered, Sagi swears to punish Moso himself. Naruto is reminded of Sasuke when he sees Sagi, who is consumed with hate. But neither Komei’s words nor Naruto’s attempts to stop him can deter Sagi from his chosen path of revenge.
23m 33s When Egrets Flap Their Wings
At Moso’s mansion, a vicious battle takes place between the Wandering ninja and the Leaf ninja. Thanks to Chishima, Naruto is released from Moso’s genjutsu. Moso then shows his true form as the leader of the Wandering ninja, Hoki!
23m 39s Mix it! Stretch It! Boil It! Burn Copper! Burn!
Choji and Naruto’s idea of sheer bliss is a bowl of Ichiraku’s special ramen, and they’re disappointed when they find the shop closed. But a pleasant aroma coming from inside leads them to Teuchi, the owner, in the midst of developing a new menu. He reveals that his daughter, Ayame, has been kidnapped by the Ryonin, also known as the Ninja Chefs, who are after his secret recipes!
23m 36s Remembrance: The Lost Page
It seems something known as the Demon of the Ocean is wreaking havoc in the Land of the Sea, and a request comes in to destroy it! Anko leads a team consisting of Naruto, Ino and Shino, but she seems lost in thought. It turns out Anko has an unexpected history with the Land of the Sea.
23m 37s The Closed Door
Unable to find Naruto, Anko and the others meet with officials from the Land of the Sea. The ship carrying government funds that they were supposed to guard sets sail the next day!
23m 41s Infiltration: The Set-Up!!
As soon as she awakens, Anko begins to remember that Demon Island was a place she once visited with her former sensei Orochimaru. Anko reveals the truth behind the disappearances and the secret behind Isaribi's body.
23m 35s Despair: A Fractured Heart
Amachi and his gang begin their attack on the government ship. Naruto and the others finally manage to escape Demon Island, but the sight that greets them is the Land of the Sea fleet on the verge of annihilation.
23m 35s Impossible! Celebrity Ninja Art: Money Style Jutsu!
Kunijiro, the wealthiest man in the Land of Fire, visits Tsunade, who decides to have Naruto guide this boy through one day in the life of a ninja!
23m 34s The Trease Hunt is On!
Naruto, Kiba, and Hinata are given a new assignment: search for buried treasure at the request of Tsunade's friend Agari Kaisen. The three think it will be easy since they even have a map, but Tsunade threatens to send them back to the Academy if they fail in their mission!
23m 34s Run, Dodge, Zigzag! Chase or Be Chased!
After escaping from the cave, Naruto and the others chase after the Kedouin in order to put a halt to their plot, but they have already invaded the Village Hidden in the Leaves! What is the true goal of the Kedouin Clan? And what is the fate of Naruto's squad?
23m 35s Please, Mr. Postman!
When Naruto stops at a hot springs town, he discovers Jiraiya up to mischief. Naruto scolds him, but Jiraiya claims to be busy getting his manuscript ready before his deadline. Impatient and irritated, Naruto writes his own manuscript for Jiraiya!
23m 33s Encounter! The Boy with a Star's Name
The Hidden Leaf Village receives a request from the Village Hidden in the Stars, located in the Bear Country, to guard a star. The star is actually a meteorite that fell 200 years ago and is said to possess mysterious powers, which the Five Great Ninja Nations covet!
23m 32s The Remembered Lullaby
Naruto and the others investigate the whereabouts of the stolen star. When they learn that the ninja who took the star used the ninja art Kujaku, a special technique of the Star Village, the team begins to suspect that it was an inside job!
23m 32s Hidden Jutsu! The Price of the Ninja Art: Kujaku
The masked ninja who kidnapped Sumaru and disappeared into Death Valley turns out to be Akahoshi. Akahoshi intends to use Sumaru to call out the mysterious ninja who stole the star.
23m 32s Hoshikage: The Buried Truth
The masked ninja and Naruto fall to the depths of the valley. The ninja’s true identity is Natsuhi, the supposedly dead mother of Sumaru. While tending to Naruto’s injuries, she tells him her reason for stealing the star.
23m 34s Reunion: The Remaining Time
Natsuhi’s body is already reacting to the effects of the star. She wields the star and desperately confronts Akahoshi, but Sumaru is taken hostage, and it falls into Akahoshi’s hands!
23m 31s The Star's Rediance
Sumaru senses his mother’s death from afar. Naruto is unable to stop an angry Sumaru from running off. In order to save Sumaru, Hokuto and Mizura stake their lives to reveal the truth behind the star training.
23m 34s Kiba's Long Day
Akamaru is injured during a battle with a shinobi from another nation. The shinobi possessed a special battle skill that spreads bacteria throughout the opponent’s body, robbing the infected person of his mental faculties. There is no telling what damage a ninja hound like Akamaru could cause if he goes berserk!
23m 33s A Legend from the Hidden Leaf: The Onbaa!!
While training in the forest, a mysterious being attaches itself to Naruto and won’t come off. Tsunade begins to wonder if it isn’t the legendary being known as the “Onbaa.”
23m 33s Laughing Shino
Naruto and Shino are given a mission to provide security during the funeral services of the head of the wealthy Kagetsu family. Naruto and Shino arrive to find that the real mission is to help the eldest son carry out the man’s unusual last will and testament!
23m 31s Open for Busines! The Leaf Moving Service
Choji, Hinata and Naruto set out on their mission to protect a group of merchants leaving the Land of Greens. During their journey, they see ominous black smoke rising from the direction of the Land of Greens. Soon after they are attacked by unidentified ninja!
23m 33s The Mystery of the Targeted Merchents
When they question Yurinoshin and Shun, the Hidden Leaf squad learns the truth. Shun’s true identity is that of Princess Haruna, the only daughter of the Feudal Lord of the Land of Greens!
23m 32s A Limitless Supply of Ninja Tools
Naruto and the others are assailed by Ruiga, the first evil ninja, who can draw water from the earth to use as weapons. They are nearly overcome by his attack when Naruto suddenly discovers a way to reverse the odds of their battle!
23m 33s Forecast: Death! Cloudy with Chance of Sun!
Naruto and Haruna rush toward town where they are confronted by Renga. Declaring that he has taken down others before them, he advances on Naruto, ordering him to hand over the princess!
23m 33s Ino Screams! Chubby Paradise!
A direct order from a princess sends Ino and Naruto out on a mission. The princess has put on a lot of weight due to nerves and wants Ino (who resembles the princess when she was still slim) to attend the first meeting with a young prince she adores.
23m 35s Viva Dojo Challenge! Youth Is All About Passion!
With so many missions lately, Lee is concerned that he hasn’t been able to keep up with his training, so he opens a dojo, hoping that martial artists will come to challenge him.
23m 35s The Mysterious Curse of the Haunted Castle
The first lady of the Land of Honey and her entourage disappear without a trace, leaving only their belongings. Naruto, Kiba, and Hinata are immediately ordered on a mission and discover an eerie castle looming in the middle of the main road!
23m 36s The Third Super-Beast!
Lee receives unhappy news at his medical check-up when it’s discovered that there’s a lot of damage in his chakra network. Tsunade orders him to rest, which leaves Lee feeling down, prompting Guy to try to cheer him up by taking him to the Academy training hall.
23m 34s Hot-Blooded Confrontation: Student vs. Sensei
Yagura’s true identity is Genho, the oldest sibling of the Ryudoin Brothers. Their father was defeated by Guy long ago. Seeking revenge, they confront Guy and imprison him using a unique jutsu.
23m 36s Crisis: The Hidden Leaf 11 Gather!
Important blueprints of the Hidden Leaf Village are stolen. According to the ANBU Black Ops, the culprit is Genno, an old carpenter who was friendly with Naruto. Tsunade concludes that the one who hired Genno plans to attack the Hidden Leaf Village and declares a Super S-Rank Emergency Alert Condition.
23m 36s The Anbu Gives Up? Naruto's Recollection
In order to delve into Genno’s motives, ANBU Black Ops puts Naruto under retro-hypnosis, but they don’t get much information. Then word is received that the Hidden Waterfall Village will be conducting maneuvers close to the village borders.
23m 36s The Missed Target
Naruto and his team desperately try to gather the scattered blueprints. It becomes clear that the Hidden Waterfall Village maneuvers and Genno are totally unrelated. Shikamaru thinks that Genno wanted to divert attention outside the village. And the eleven genin including Naruto who are searching the Academy face an astonishing truth...
23m 34s Multiple Traps! Countdown to Destruction
Naruto confronts Genno, who has been alive all along. Shikamaru comes to the conclusion that all the traps found so far are diversionary. Genno planned to wait until the ninja were busy removing the traps, catch them off guard, and bury the entire village in a rockslide. Can the eleven ninja save Hidden Leaf Village from destruction?
23m 34s The Top 5 Ninja Battles!
The stage is a studio somewhere in Hidden Leaf Village. Our hero Naruto Uzumaki and heroine Sakura Haruno take the microphones as hosts, and the program begins. Suddenly, a bell rings inside the studio. On the other side of the telephone receiver is a voice that we haven’t heard recently!
23m 35s Kurenai's Decision: Squad 8 Left Behind
In a mountain villa at the outskirts of the village, Naruto encounters a young girl named Yakumo drawing a strange picture. The ANBU Black Ops and the Medical Corps arrive and whisk her away. Back in the village, there is an uproar. Kurenai has just announced that she is stepping down as the jonin supervising Kiba, Shino and Hinata!
23m 36s Kurenai's Top-Secret Mission: The Promise with the Third Hokage
The assailants are members of the Kurama Clan of Hidden Leaf Village, the same clan to which Yakumo belonged. Kurenai unleashes her genjutsu against the Kurama. Sensing danger, Guy, Squad 8, Naruto and Sakura rush to the villa to save Kurenai, who is desperately trying to protect Yakumo.
23m 38s Genjutsu or Reality?
The team returns to Hidden Leaf in order to tend to Kurenai’s and Yakumo’s injuries, but they find the village in ruins. In total shock, Naruto goes to the hospital, when Unkai the ninja, who attacked them at the villa, appears. Meanwhile, Shino, Kiba and Hinata search the village and come up with a theory based on the movement of Shino’s parasitic insects.
23m 35s The Supposed Sealed Ability
Naruto goes to Yakumo’s studio. There, he finds that Yakumo has put Kurenai in a desperate situation. Ignoring Kurenai’s pleas to stop, Naruto tries to talk to Yakumo. Steadily the terrible secret of the Kurama villa reveals itself!
23m 38s The Weight of the Prized Artifact!
Naruto and Kiba, who have been on standby in case a pursuit is necessary, are promptly dispatched to guard a prized tea bowl and meet the client Shinemon. Shinemon puts Naruto and Kiba in harm’s way time after time in order to protect the artifact. When a gang of thieves appears, intent on stealing the tea bowl, the team finds itself in a terrible pinch.
23m 35s The Enemy: Ninja Dropouts
Gantetsu, a former member of the Ninja Dropouts, makes a request for guarded escort from the Hidden Leaf Village. The Ninja Dropouts are an organization of thieves made up of rogue ninja known for their atrocious criminal methods. Naruto, Sakura and Lee join the guard squad, despite objections from the captain, Todoroki, who seems to have some connection to Gantetsu.
23m 35s The Bewildering Forest
Although they evade the attack by the Ninja Dropouts, Naruto, Gantetsu and Todoroki are separated from the main squad. Following Todoroki’s suggestion to cut through the forest and head for the capital, the trio immediately senses something odd. They find the forest is a maze that confuses a human’s sense of direction.
23m 35s Memory of Flames
The relationship between Gantetsu and Todoroki is revealed. Todoroki is the only surviving member of a family attacked by the Ninja Dropouts. Facing his brother's killer, Todoroki is unable to suppress his anger. Meanwhile, Sakura and Lee are surrounded by a band of children demanding the return of Gantetsu!
23m 42s To Each His Own Path
Team Leaf is finally reunited. After a heated battle, Naruto has the enemy cornered, but a boy is taken. This boy turns out to be Akio, Todoroki's younger brother, who Todoroki thought was dead. Though a member of the Ninja Dropouts, Gantetsu had been secretly caring for the orphaned children. Despite knowing the truth, Todoroki is unable to forgive Gantetsu.
23m 35s Vanished Memories
On his way to collect some bamboo shoots necessary for making pickles, Naruto comes upon an injured youth who has lost his memory. Tsunade insists that it’s dangerous to have an unidentified stranger staying in the village. But Naruto is impressed by the young man’s kindness and insists on allowing the boy to stay.
23m 35s Bringing Back Reality
Judging from a jutsu that Menma uses to save Naruto, Tsunade believes that Menma has some connection to the Hidden Sound Village. Naruto and the others head for the Land of Rice Paddies to check into Menma's memories. Naruto finds himself in opposition to Neji and Tenten when he discovers that their objectives are to discover Menma's true identity and to capture the attackers from the other day.
23m 36s A Past to Be Erased
Naruto finds it difficult to believe that Menma is actually a member of the gang of bandits that attacked the village. Just when the angry villagers are about to attack Menma, the bandits attack again. The leader of the gang calls Menma a traitor. In the midst of the fighting, Menma reveals his greatest secret.
23m 34s The Targeted Shukaku
An incursion by a mysterious group called the Four Celestials ends in the kidnapping of the Sand Village ninja candidate Matsuri. Receiving a request for help from the Sand, Tsunade assigns Shikamaru the mission. Squad Leader Shikamaru calls the Leaf genin together once again.
23m 35s Sand Alliance with the Leaf Shinobi
Shikamaru sends Shino, Hinata and Neji to search out the enemy while the Shikamaru squad waits for the right moment to attack. Meanwhile, the Sand siblings pursue the Four Celestials, whose ultimate goal is to capture Gaara.
23m 35s The Ultimate Weapon Reborn
In their efforts to retrieve Matsuri, Gaara and Naruto corner Hoko, the last of the Four Celestials, in a gully. He reveals that the Four Celestials were once shinobi from the Village of Artisans. Their goal was to steal the Sand Spirit Shukaku’s chakra, in order to complete the perfect weapon and gain the power necessary to compete with the Five Great Nations.