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- DirectorHayato DateStarsJunko TakeuchiNoriaki SugiyamaChie NakamuraWelcome to Konoha, where deadly ninja roam the land and the 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.
- DirectorHayato DateRion KujôStarsJunko TakeuchiIkue ÔtaniHidekatsu ShibataNaruto finally graduates from the Ninja Academy and claims to know it all. Well, at least that's what he tells Konohamaru, Konoha's Hokage grandson.
- DirectorHayato DateHarume KosakaStarsJunko TakeuchiNoriaki SugiyamaChie NakamuraOn the way to becoming a ninja, Naruto must team up with his classmates, the pretty Sakura and the pretty serious Sasuke, whose common bond is that they both hate Naruto. So Naruto will try a different approach.
- DirectorHayato DateKyôsuke MikuriyaStarsJunko TakeuchiNoriaki SugiyamaChie NakamuraThe recently formed Team 7 (Naruto, Sakura and Sasuke) meet their instructor, Hatake Kakashi, and begin training to see if they pass to the next stage of ninja training. Kakashi tells them to engage in the following exercise: try and take two bells away from him using their ninja knowledge.
- DirectorHayato DateYasunori UrataStarsJunko TakeuchiNoriaki SugiyamaChie NakamuraWith 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.
- 2002–200723mTV-147.3 (1.2K)TV EpisodeDirectorHayato DateMasahiko MurataStarsJunko TakeuchiNoriaki SugiyamaChie NakamuraNaruto 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!
- DirectorHayato DateMasayuki IimuraStarsJunko TakeuchiNoriaki SugiyamaChie NakamuraNaruto 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?!
- DirectorHayato DateRion KujôStarsJunko TakeuchiNoriaki SugiyamaChie NakamuraKakashi 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!!
- DirectorHayato DateHarume KosakaStarsJunko TakeuchiNoriaki SugiyamaChie NakamuraThanks to Naruto's ingenious plan, Kakashi is freed from the water prison. Kakashi is ready to use his Sharingan against Zabuza.
- DirectorHayato DateKazuyoshi YokotaStarsJunko TakeuchiNoriaki SugiyamaChie NakamuraRecuperating 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!
- DirectorHayato DateYasunori UrataStarsJunko TakeuchiNoriaki SugiyamaChie NakamuraSakura 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.
- DirectorHayato DateMasaaki KumagaiStarsJunko TakeuchiNoriaki SugiyamaChie NakamuraWhile 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.
- DirectorHayato DateMasayuki IimuraStarsJunko TakeuchiNoriaki SugiyamaChie NakamuraOnce 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.
- DirectorHayato DateRion KujôStarsJunko TakeuchiNoriaki SugiyamaChie NakamuraSasuke 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.
- 2002–200724mTV-147.6 (1.1K)TV EpisodeDirectorHayato DateHarume KosakaStarsJunko TakeuchiNoriaki SugiyamaChie NakamuraRealizing time is of the essence, Kakashi decides to use the Sharingan once again to defeat Zabuza.
- DirectorHayato DateMasaaki KumagaiStarsJunko TakeuchiNoriaki SugiyamaChie NakamuraNaruto 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...
- DirectorHayato DateToshiyuki TsuruStarsJunko TakeuchiNoriaki SugiyamaChie NakamuraNaruto finally explodes. His anger against Haku, who defeated Sasuke, unleashes the power of the Kyûbi. 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.
- DirectorHayato DateYasunori UrataStarsJunko TakeuchiNoriaki SugiyamaChie NakamuraHaku 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.
- DirectorHayato DateToshiyuki TsuruStarsJunko TakeuchiNoriaki SugiyamaChie NakamuraZabuza is no longer Kakashi's enemy, and thanks to a little speech by Naruto about how ninja are, Zabuza takes on Gato's men single handily. The Demon of the Hidden Mist takes his vengeance on Gato and all of those dumb enough to follow him, and apologizes to Haku for what he did to the kind little boy. After the group takes care of the rest of Gato's men, Zabuza asks Kakashi one final request, to see Haku one final time. This is Zabuza's requiem.
- 2002–200724mTV-147.0 (1K)TV EpisodeDirectorHayato DateMitsutaka NoshitaniStarsJunko TakeuchiNoriaki SugiyamaChie NakamuraWith their latest mission complete, it's time once again for the group to go back to mediocre missions. After all are done, Konohamaru and his friends pay a visit to Naruto. All which result in being chased by Sakura. Everyone is soon over though, as two mysterious ninja block their way, and one of them isn't too happy with Konohamaru. Sasuke arrives to save the day, but the leader of the group shows up, with stealth skills that surprise even Sasuke. Meanwhile, the Third Hokage announces that it's time once again for the Chuunin selection exams.
- DirectorHayato DateMatsuo AsamiStarsJunko TakeuchiNoriaki SugiyamaChie NakamuraAfter the three ninjas take their leave, Sasuke realizes he has a powerful rival out there. The next day, Kakashi announces that he has recommended all of them for the Chuunin Exams. While Naruto and Sasuke are pleased, Sakura is afraid of letting everyone down. Also, someone decides they aren't ready and decides to test their abilities.
- DirectorHayato DateRion KujôStarsJunko TakeuchiNoriaki SugiyamaChie NakamuraThe eccentric Rock Lee challenges Uchiha Sasuke to a battle before the Chuunin Exam begins.
- DirectorHayato DateHarume KosakaStarsJunko TakeuchiNoriaki SugiyamaChie NakamuraAll Konoha Genins are put to an introductory test to determine who will continue on in the actual exam.
- 2002–200724mTV-147.9 (1K)TV EpisodeDirectorHayato DateShinsu ItôStarsJunko TakeuchiNoriaki SugiyamaChie NakamuraAll Genins meet together and begin a written test as part of the first Chuunin Exam.
- 2002–200725mTV-147.9 (1K)TV EpisodeDirectorHayato DateMasaaki KumagaiStarsJunko TakeuchiNoriaki SugiyamaChie NakamuraThe Genins work on gathering information furtively while worries over the tenth question surface.
- 2002–200727mTV-144.5 (903)TV EpisodeDirectorHayato DateStarsJunko TakeuchiNoriaki SugiyamaChie NakamuraA Naruto Special which recaps the previous 25 episodes and sets the stage for the second Chunnin exam.
- 2002–200723mTV-147.4 (938)TV EpisodeDirectorHayato DateMitsutaka NoshitaniStarsJunko TakeuchiNoriaki SugiyamaChie NakamuraThe second Chuunin Exam begins as the Genins start their search for two scrolls to enable them to finish the second Exam.
- DirectorHayato DateMasahiko MurataStarsJunko TakeuchiNoriaki SugiyamaChie NakamuraThe Genin teams continue their search for the two scrolls in the Forest of Death. Meanwhile, Team 7 is sidetracked by a powerful enemy.
- DirectorHayato DateTakeyuki SadoharaStarsJunko TakeuchiNoriaki SugiyamaChie NakamuraNaruto and the rest of Team 7 continue their fight against their ruthless enemy in the Shi no Mori.
- 2002–200724mTV-148.5 (1.1K)TV EpisodeDirectorHayato DateAtsushi WakabayashiStarsNoriaki SugiyamaChie NakamuraTakako HondaSasuke finally recovers his will to fight and receives a dangerous "present" from Orochimaru. The emergency surrounding Orochimaru in Konoha spreads to village officials.
- 2002–200723mTV-147.6 (932)TV EpisodeDirectorHayato DateHiroshi KimuraStarsJunko TakeuchiNoriaki SugiyamaChie NakamuraRock Lee and Sakura must defeat the Sound Genin in order to protect Naruto and Sasuke.
- DirectorHayato DateMasahiko MurataStarsJunko TakeuchiNoriaki SugiyamaChie NakamuraThe Sound Ninja attack incapacitated Team 7 and Sakura is left to fight them all.
- DirectorHayato DateRion KujôStarsJunko TakeuchiNoriaki SugiyamaChie NakamuraTeam 10 gains the courage to help Sakura defeat the Sound Genin.
- 2002–200723mTV-PG7.7 (925)TV EpisodeDirectorHayato DateMitsutaka NoshitaniStarsJunko TakeuchiNoriaki SugiyamaChie NakamuraThe other Genin teams continue their search for the scrolls and Gaara's power is revealed to Team 8.
- DirectorHayato DateMasaaki KumagaiStarsJunko TakeuchiNoriaki SugiyamaChie NakamuraNaruto muses peeking into his team's scroll and Kabuto joins Team 7 in order to reach the tower in the center of the Forest of Death.
- 2002–200723mTV-PG7.4 (901)TV EpisodeDirectorHayato DateHarume KosakaStarsJunko TakeuchiNoriaki SugiyamaChie NakamuraTeam 7 and Kabuto engage the Rain ninja after breaking through the Rain ninjas' illusionary technique.
- 2002–200723mTV-146.9 (897)TV EpisodeDirectorHayato DateTakeyuki SadoharaStarsJunko TakeuchiNoriaki SugiyamaChie NakamuraTeam 7 recovers their final scroll and completes the second Chûnin exam. However, a preliminary exam to the third Chûnin exam must be held to weed out the best Genins.
- 2002–200723mTV-PG7.3 (891)TV EpisodeDirectorHayato DateStarsJunko TakeuchiNoriaki SugiyamaChie NakamuraKabuto is secretly revealed to be a traitor to Konoha and Sasuke starts his match against Yoroi Akado.
- 2002–200723mTV-147.9 (930)TV EpisodeDirectorHayato DateHiroshi KimuraStarsJunko TakeuchiNoriaki SugiyamaChie NakamuraSasuke continues his fight against Yoroi Akado despite the pain from his Cursed Seal. Kakashi decides to help Sasuke after the battle by sealing the Cursed Seal.
- 2002–200724mTV-147.5 (902)TV EpisodeDirectorHayato DateRion KujôStarsJunko TakeuchiNoriaki SugiyamaChie NakamuraKakashi performs the sealing ritual on Sasuke, while the fight between Zaku Abumi and Shino Aburame commences.
- 2002–200723mTV-146.7 (949)TV EpisodeDirectorHayato DateMitsutaka NoshitaniStarsJunko TakeuchiChie NakamuraRyôka YuzukiMisumi Tsurugi fights Kankuro and Sakura and Ino Yamanaka finally are forced to battle each other.
- DirectorHayato DateMasahiko MurataStarsJunko TakeuchiChie NakamuraRyôka YuzukiThe battle between Sakura and Ino intensifies as friendships and hardships between the two are revealed.
- 2002–200723mTV-PG7.5 (895)TV EpisodeDirectorHayato DateHarume KosakaStarsJunko TakeuchiChie NakamuraKazuhiko InoueThe third preliminary exam continues with Temari fighting Tenten and Shikamaru Nara battling Kin Tsuchi.
- DirectorHayato DateMasaaki KumagaiStarsJunko TakeuchiChie NakamuraKazuhiko InoueNaruto finally gets his chance to fight against Team 8's Kiba Inuzuka.
- 2002–200723mTV-147.9 (958)TV EpisodeDirectorHayato DateTakeyuki SadoharaStarsJunko TakeuchiChie NakamuraKazuhiko InoueNaruto's fight against Kiba draws to a climax and Naruto's newest "techinque" is introduced.
- 2002–200723mTV-PG7.7 (929)TV EpisodeDirectorHayato DateRion KujôStarsJunko TakeuchiChie NakamuraKazuhiko InoueNeji Hyuga and Hinata Hyuga fight to defend the honor of themselves and of their families.
- DirectorHayato DateHiroshi KimuraStarsJunko TakeuchiChie NakamuraKazuhiko InoueHinata decides to prove her worth against Neji as the battle between the two draws to a close.
- 2002–200723mTV-149.2 (2.3K)TV EpisodeDirectorHayato DateToshiyuki TsuruStarsJunko TakeuchiChie NakamuraKazuhiko InoueThe youthful Rock Lee clashes against the powerful and deadly Gaara of the Sand.
- 2002–200723mTV-148.9 (1.5K)TV EpisodeDirectorHayato DateStarsJunko TakeuchiChie NakamuraKazuhiko InoueRock Lee keeps fighting against the ferocious Gaara. Lee is weakened due to the use of his technique, Omote Renge, but his will is strong. In order to defeat Gaara, Lee would open the first gates, to be able to use a forbidden technique.
- 2002–200723mTV-PG9.2 (1.8K)TV EpisodeDirectorHayato DateMitsutaka NoshitaniStarsJunko TakeuchiChie NakamuraKazuhiko InoueLee finally reveals his trump card, the power of the Eight Gates, while Gaara prepares for a bloody showdown.
- 2002–200723mTV-147.2 (877)TV EpisodeDirectorHayato DateHarume KosakaStarsJunko TakeuchiChie NakamuraKazuhiko InoueChoji Akimichi versus Dosu Kinuta in the final match of the third preliminary exam. Naruto learns he is getting a new trainer to prepare for the third Chuunin Exam.
- 2002–200724mTV-146.9 (875)TV EpisodeDirectorHayato DateRion KujôStarsJunko TakeuchiNoriaki SugiyamaChie NakamuraNaruto, in preparation for the third Chuunin Exam, begins his training with Ebisu, with some unexpected consequences.
- DirectorHayato DateShûji MiyaharaStarsJunko TakeuchiKazuhiko InoueHôchû ÔtsukaWhile Ebisu trains Naruto on how to walk on water in a hot spring, he spies somebody trying to peep on women in a hot spring. Ebisu attacks him, only to be defeated quickly. Since Naruto's teacher has been knocked out, Naruto demands that the stranger become his teacher instead, but he has other plans. Naruto's Sexy Jutsu may be just the thing to get this pervert's attention.
- 2002–200723mTV-147.4 (853)TV EpisodeDirectorHayato DateKeiichirô KawaguchiStarsJunko TakeuchiHôchû ÔtsukaNozomu SasakiWhile Jiraiya attempts to teach Naruto the Summoning Jutsu, while doing research as well, Dosu learns the hard way why Gaara is so dangerous. Meanwhile, Baki and Kabuto secretly meet and reveal a sinister plot against Konoha. When Hayate discovers this dark secret, he attempts to warn the Hokage. However, he'll have to get through Baki first!
- DirectorHayato DateHiroshi KimuraStarsJunko TakeuchiNoriaki SugiyamaChie NakamuraNaruto keeps training on his 'kuchiyose no jutsu' skills, with little improvement, while Jiraiya-sensei prefers to focus his attention on 'researching for his next book', sneaking, looking the young women. In a meeting with the Hokage, it is told about the murder of Hayate Gekkô, the possible implication of Orochimaru and the Otogakure, but the Third Hokage decide to keep running the Chûnin Exams. Sakura is worry about Sasuke-kun and the 'Ten no Juin' Orochimaru left him. She tries again to visit him at the hospital, but first she stops at the Yamanaka flower shop. There she meet Ino who, of course decide to join Sakura in her visit to Sasuke. Sakura picks two flowers, one for Sasuke-kun and one for Lee. At the hospital, the girls discovers that Sasuke is gone. No one knew that he left. In Lee's room, there's no one neither.
- 2002–200723mTV-147.7 (888)TV EpisodeDirectorHayato DateMasaaki KumagaiStarsJunko TakeuchiChie NakamuraHôchû ÔtsukaNaruto finally learns how to summon the frog and release the power of the nine tails.
- 2002–200723mTV-147.6 (860)TV EpisodeDirectorHayato DateStarsJunko TakeuchiHôchû ÔtsukaTakeshi WatabeNaruto aims to prove to the frog boss that hed has summoned him. The sand villages' true motives become clearer.
- 2002–200723mTV-147.6 (858)TV EpisodeDirectorHayato DateRion KujôStarsJunko TakeuchiChie NakamuraAkira IshidaNaruto wakes up in the hospital, after three days of recovering. He meets Shikamaru there, who went visit Chôji. Meanwhile, Sakura goes to visit Lee, and notices there's no one in the hospital reception. She feels something strange after changing Lee's flowers, but she sees nothing, so she leaves to visit Naruto. But the awkward presence is still there, and is a real danger: Gaara.
- 2002–200723mTV-146.9 (842)TV EpisodeDirectorHayato DateMitsutaka NoshitaniStarsJunko TakeuchiChie NakamuraYasuyuki KaseThe Second Part of the Chûnin Exams is about to begin. As every Genin who passed the first test is getting ready, Naruto feels really nervous. He meets Hinata who, timidly, wishes him the best. Naruto feels better, but as he get closer to the Arena, he finds some trouble to get on time.
- 2002–200723mTV-147.6 (875)TV EpisodeDirectorHayato DateHarume KosakaStarsJunko TakeuchiNoriaki SugiyamaChie NakamuraEveryone is ready for the final part of the Chûnin Exams. Sasuke and Dosu hasn't arrived yet, so the referee, Jônin Genma Shiranui explains that if they don't arrive in time for their matches, they will be disqualified. This worries Sakura. First match is Naruto Uzumaki vs Neji Hyûga. Most audience members are betting for Neji, but Sakura and Hinata have faith in Naruto. Could the orphan boy, despised by most, defeat the talented and well trained member of the Hyûga Clan?
- 2002–200723mTV-147.9 (907)TV EpisodeDirectorHayato DateShûji MiyaharaStarsJunko TakeuchiChie NakamuraKôichi TôchikaNaruto begins his assault with his Shadow Clones but Neji analyzes Naruto's actions and determines the real one. Unable to figure out why Naruto won't admit his defeat, he takes off his headband and reveal a mysterious mark on his forehead. Neji reveals the truth about his hatred towards the main family of the Hyuga Clan.
- DirectorHayato DateToshiya NiidomeStarsJunko TakeuchiChie NakamuraKôichi TôchikaNaruto and Neji's battle continues with Neji showing enormous power.
- 2002–200723mTV-147.3 (848)TV EpisodeDirectorHayato DateHiroshi KimuraStarsJunko TakeuchiNoriaki SugiyamaChie NakamuraNeiji is visited at the hospital by his uncle Hiashi to tell the truth about his father death.
- DirectorHayato DateRion KujôStarsJunko TakeuchiShôtarô MorikuboRomi ParkShikamaru fights to Temari on final part of the Chûnin Exams. Shikamaru personality is explained. This is a battle of strategy more than power.
- 2002–200723mTV-147.1 (820)TV EpisodeDirectorHayato DateYoshihisa MatsumotoStarsJunko TakeuchiNoriaki SugiyamaChie NakamuraWith Sasuke and Gaara's match needing to start, the Third Hokage (Hiruzen Sarutobi) sets a time limit for Sasuke to arrive. Sasuke arrives at the last minute with Kakashi Hatake.
- Episode: (2004)2002–200723mTV-147.9 (904)TV EpisodeDirectorHayato DateStarsJunko TakeuchiNoriaki SugiyamaChie NakamuraSasuke and Kakashi has finally arrived. Now it is time for the match between Sasuke and Gaara.
- Episode: (2004)2002–200723mTV-148.3 (945)TV EpisodeDirectorHayato DateMitsutaka NoshitaniStarsJunko TakeuchiNoriaki SugiyamaChie NakamuraSasuke's enhanced speed and taijutsu skills enable him to bypass Gaara's sand-based defenses with ease, as Rock Lee did previously. Determined to kill Sasuke, Gaara retreats inside a sphere of sand and begins to transform.
- DirectorHayato DateMasaaki KumagaiStarsNoriaki SugiyamaChie NakamuraKazuhiko InoueOrochimaru takes Hiruzen hostage as he has his personal bodyguards, the Sound Four, establish a barrier to so no one would interfere. Kankuro and Temari carry Gaara from the village so that he can recover with Sasuke in pursuit.
- 2002–200723mTV-147.9 (860)TV EpisodeDirectorHayato DateShûji MiyaharaStarsJunko TakeuchiNoriaki SugiyamaChie NakamuraKakashi instructs Sakura to wake Naruto and Shikamaru, and send them to an A-Rank mission: alongside ninja dog Pakkun, they must trace Sasuke to aid him in his fight against the Suna siblings. Meanwhile, Orochimaru begin his battle against his former sensei, Sandaime Hokage Sarutobi.
- 2002–200723mTV-147.8 (838)TV EpisodeDirectorHayato DateRion KujôStarsJunko TakeuchiNoriaki SugiyamaChie NakamuraPakkun informs Sakura, Naruto and Shikamaru that they are being followed by 9 Otogakure shinobi. Thinking about a strategy to delay the enemy, Shikamaru offers himself as bait.
- 2002–200723mTV-148.4 (948)TV EpisodeDirectorHayato DateAtsushi WakabayashiStarsJunko TakeuchiNoriaki SugiyamaChie NakamuraOrochimaru uses Edo Tensei and the fight between Shodai Hokage and Nidaime Hokage against Sandaime Hokage Sarutobi begins. Orochimaru reveals some of his true intentions.
- 2002–200723mTV-148.2 (902)TV EpisodeDirectorHayato DateHiroshi KimuraStarsJunko TakeuchiNoriaki SugiyamaChie NakamuraSasuke catches up with the Suna siblings and Temari battles him, so Kankurô can take Gaara to recover. Meanwhile, Sandaime Hokage Sarutobi remembers the past and is finally ready to defeat Orochimaru.
- DirectorHayato DateHarume KosakaStarsJunko TakeuchiNoriaki SugiyamaChie NakamuraThird Hokage decides to use the last resource at his disposal, the same technique that in the past has saved the village of the leaf, meanwhile Sasuke reaches Kankuro and Gaara, a new battle promises.
- DirectorHayato DateToshiya NiidomeStarsJunko TakeuchiNoriaki SugiyamaChie Nakamurathe predestined duel between Shino of the clan Aburame and Kankuro begins, while Gaara regains his strength but "something" inside him is awakening.
- DirectorHayato DateMitsutaka NoshitaniStarsJunko TakeuchiNoriaki SugiyamaChie NakamuraThe battle between Gaara and Sasuke continues and the monster inside the sand boy seems to feed on his old wounds. To neutralize the powerful opponent, the pupil of Kakashi goes beyond his limits with devastating consequences.
- DirectorHayato DateRion KujôStarsJunko TakeuchiNoriaki SugiyamaChie NakamuraThrough Gaara's migraines we discover his tormented childhood and from where his illness of life began. Meanwhile, Naruto decides to face him to protect his best friends.
- DirectorHayato DateShûji MiyaharaStarsJunko TakeuchiNoriaki SugiyamaChie NakamuraYashamaru explains the truth to Gaara about his existence; Naruto tries to protect his friends while contemplating his and Gaara's similarities.
- DirectorHayato DateMasaaki KumagaiStarsJunko TakeuchiNoriaki SugiyamaChie NakamuraNaruto unleashes his handbook on Gaara and Gaara's true form is revealed.
- DirectorHayato DateHiroshi KimuraStarsJunko TakeuchiNoriaki SugiyamaChie NakamuraOnce all women and children are evacuated, the Hidden Leaf Village launches its counter attack; Naruto defeats Gaara and Orochimaru has something precious taken from him.
- DirectorHayato DateAkira ShimizuStarsJunko TakeuchiNoriaki SugiyamaChie NakamuraThe villagers of Konoha unhappily go to the funeral of The Third Hokage.
- DirectorHayato DateHarume KosakaStarsJunko TakeuchiNoriaki SugiyamaKazuhiko InoueWhile the people of Konoha are trying to rebuild the village and go back to their normal lives, the appearance of two mysterious man threatens to disturb the newly-found peace.
- DirectorHayato DateRion KujôStarsJunko TakeuchiNoriaki SugiyamaKazuhiko InoueWhile Naruto prepares to go on a new adventure, Kakashi struggles to fight fellow Sharingan-user Itachi, former ninja of Konoha Village and member of a mysterious organization.
- 2002–200724mTV-147.7 (814)TV EpisodeDirectorHayato DateMamoru EnomotoStarsJunko TakeuchiNoriaki SugiyamaChie NakamuraNaruto starts his journey with Jiraiya, while Sasuke is angry and frustrated, because of the progress shown by his team-mate during the fight against Gaara.
- DirectorHayato DateTsuyoshi MatsumotoStarsJunko TakeuchiNoriaki SugiyamaHôchû ÔtsukaNaruto is surprised by the arrival of the two Akatsuki members, while Sasuke thinks back to the day he saw his brother for the last time.
- DirectorHayato DateMasahiko MurataStarsJunko TakeuchiNoriaki SugiyamaHôchû ÔtsukaThe arrival of Jiraiya saves Naruto from Kisame's attack, while Sasuke fights his brother and learns the strength difference between them.
- 2002–200723mTV-147.1 (778)TV EpisodeDirectorHayato DateToshiya NiidomeStarsJunko TakeuchiHôchû ÔtsukaMasako KatsukiNaruto and Jiraiya continue their journey in search of Tsunade and decide to stop in a city to rest, there, the toads hermit teaches a new technique to Naruto.
- DirectorHayato DateHiroshi KimuraStarsJunko TakeuchiHôchû ÔtsukaYôji UedaUnder Jiraiya's tutelage Naruto learns to train like a ninja and not a kid, by himself.
- DirectorHayato DateRion KujôStarsJunko TakeuchiHôchû ÔtsukaChie NakamuraNaruto progresses in his training as Jiraiya is closer to tracking down Tsunade; but Orochimaru is after her too.
- DirectorHayato DateMasaaki KumagaiStarsJunko TakeuchiHôchû ÔtsukaMasako KatsukiNaruto continues with the third phase of his training to learn a new technique, while Orochimaru meets Tsunade and asks for her help.
- DirectorHayato DateTsuyoshi MatsumotoStarsJunko TakeuchiHôchû ÔtsukaMasako KatsukiJiraiya and Naruto finally find Tsunade as she groans within herself contemplating Orochimaru's offer.
- 2002–200723mTV-147.6 (772)TV EpisodeDirectorHayato DateMitsutaka NoshitaniStarsJunko TakeuchiHôchû ÔtsukaMasako KatsukiNaruto learns Tsunade's story.
- DirectorHayato DateMasahiko MurataStarsJunko TakeuchiHôchû ÔtsukaMasako KatsukiNaruto 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.
- DirectorHayato DateToshiya NiidomeStarsJunko TakeuchiHôchû ÔtsukaMasako KatsukiGripped 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.
- DirectorHayato DateHarume KosakaStarsJunko TakeuchiHôchû ÔtsukaMasako KatsukiOrochimaru and Kabuto use a summoning jutsu to call forth a giant snake. Still drugged and unable to fully use his chakra, Jiraiya summons little Gamakichi. Naruto also attempts a summoning jutsu, but ends up with Gamatatsu, Gamakichi's younger brother. Meanwhile, Kabuto has defeated Shizune. Naruto approaches Tsunade who is trembling in fear! Seething with anger, Naruto pulls himself up and tries to attack...
- DirectorHayato DateYoshinori OdakaStarsJunko TakeuchiHôchû ÔtsukaMasako KatsukiNaruto'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.
- DirectorHayato DateTsuyoshi MatsumotoStarsJunko TakeuchiHôchû ÔtsukaMasako KatsukiJiraiya, 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!
- DirectorHayato DateMasaaki KumagaiStarsJunko TakeuchiHôchû ÔtsukaMasako KatsukiNaruto help some guys make Tsunade pay her debt and Jiraiya spends the day in a spa waiting for pretty girls.
- DirectorHayato DateMary Elizabeth McGlynnShinji SatôStarsJunko TakeuchiNoriaki SugiyamaChie NakamuraNaruto 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.
- DirectorHayato DateMitsutaka NoshitaniStarsJunko TakeuchiChie NakamuraYôichi MasukawaTsunade gets to work as the fifth hokage and Konohamaru acts out of turn.
- 2002–200723mTV-147.7 (781)TV EpisodeDirectorHayato DateRion KujôStarsYôichi MasukawaMasashi EbaraKazuhiko InoueGuy sensei encourages Rock Lee by reminding him of his ninja way.