Naruto

Category: TV Series
Adult: No
Native: NARUTO
Titles:
Наруто
火影忍者
Naruto: Shounen Hen
NTV
Naruto TV
Phénomène Naruto
נארוטו
ナルト 少年篇
ナルト
NARUTO 少年篇
나루토
Narutas
ناروتو
நருடோ
ناروٹو
Runtime: 25 minutes
Aired: Oct 3, 2002 [22 years 3 months ago]
Ended: Feb 8, 2007 [17 years 11 months ago]
Language: Japanese
Genres:
Action
Adventure
Comedy
Shounen Ai
Tags:
School Life
Slapstick
Super Power
Angst
Friendship
Love Polygon
Martial Arts
Demon
Rivalry
Proxy Battles
Ninja
Training
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Naruto closely follows the life of a boy who is feared and detested by the villagers of the hidden leaf village of Konoha. The distrust of the boy has little to do with the boy himself, but it's what's inside him that causes anxiety. Long before Naruto came to be, a Kyuubi (demon fox) with great fury and power waged war taking many lives. The battle ensued for a long time until a man known as the Fourth Hokage, Yondaime, the strongest ninja in Konoha, fiercely fought the Kyuubi. The fight was soon won by Yondaime as he sealed the evil demon in a human body. Thus the boy, Naruto, was born. As Naruto grows he decides to become the strongest ninja in Konoha in an effort to show everyone that he is not as they perceive him to be, but is a human being worthy of love and admiration. But the road to becoming Hokage, the title for the strongest ninja in Konoha, is a long and arduous one. It is a path filled with betrayal, pain, and loss; but with hard work, Naruto may achieve Hokage. Note: Starting from 29.04.2009 a rerun of Naruto began airing in HD with the changed title Naruto: Shounen Hen (ナルト 少年篇) featuring new openings, endings and 2D/3D effects. It included new scenes and most of non-canon material was cut to make it more faithful to the original manga.

Episode 1: Enter: Naruto Uzumaki!
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2002-10-03
Welcome to the Village Hidden in the Leaves, where deadly serious ninja roam the land and the seriously mischievous Naruto Uzumaki causes trouble everywhere he goes. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 2: My Name Is Konohamaru!
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2002-10-10
Naruto finally graduates from the Ninja Academy and claims to know it all. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 3: Sasuke and Sakura: Friends or Foes?
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2002-10-17
On the way to becoming a ninja, Naruto must team up with his classmates, the pretty Sakura and the pretty serious Sasuke... Source: crunchyroll
Episode 4: Pass or Fail: Survival Test
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2002-10-24
Now that Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura are a team, they meet with their sensei, the enigmatic and aloof Kakashi. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 5: You Failed! Kakashi's Final Decision
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2002-10-31
With the threat of failure hanging over their heads, Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura try everything they know to pass the grueling survival test. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 6: A Dangerous Mission! Journey to the Land of Waves!
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2002-11-07
Naruto and his squad start their first ninja missions with boring and menial tasks. Weary and angry, Naruto vents his frustration at the Hokage. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 7: The Assassin of the Mist!
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2002-11-14
Naruto and his squad arrive in the Land of the Waves and learn that an evil businessman named Gato has taken over the land. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 8: The Oath of Pain
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2002-11-21
Kakashi has the upper hand in his battle with Zabuza. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 9: Kakashi: Sharingan Warrior!
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2002-11-28
Thanks to Naruto's ingenious plan, Kakashi is freed from the water prison. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 10: The Forest of Chakra
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2002-12-05
Recuperating at Tazuna's house, Kakashi is dissatisfied with the outcome of the battle. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 11: The Land Where a Hero Once Lived
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2002-12-12
Sakura goes into town with Tazuna and sees the hardships that the people of the Land of Waves suffer under Gato's rule. Meanwhile, Naruto and Sasuke continue to train, using chakra to climb a tree. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 12: Battle on the Bridge! Zabuza Returns!
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2002-12-19
While Naruto concentrates on the training to control his chakra, a mysterious person suddenly appears before him. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 13: Haku's Secret Jutsu: Crystal Ice Mirrors
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2002-12-26
Once again, the time has come to fight Zabuza, and this time he's got company--the tracking ninja who supposedly killed him. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 14: The Number One Hyperactive, Knucklehead Ninja Joins the Fight!
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2003-01-09
Sasuke finds himself in a pinch inside of Haku's Crystal Ice Mirrors, but Naruto comes to the rescue. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 15: Zero Visibility: The Sharingan Shatters
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2003-01-16
Realizing time is of the essence, Kakashi decides to use the Sharingan once again to defeat Zabuza. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 16: The Broken Seal
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2003-01-23
Naruto and Sasuke continue to receive punishing attacks from within Haku's Crystal Ice Mirrors. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 17: White Past: Hidden Ambition
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2003-01-30
Naruto finally explodes! His anger against Haku, who defeated Sasuke, unleashes the power of the Nine-tailed Fox. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 18: The Weapons Known as Shinobi
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2003-02-06
Naruto strongly questions Haku's philosophy of existing only to fight and win. Meanwhile, the battle between Kakashi and Zabuza approaches its climax. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 19: The Demon in the Snow
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2003-02-13
Thinking of Haku, Naruto angrily confronts Zabuza. Zabuza is devastated by the loss of Haku, the only person he could trust in the world. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 20: A New Chapter Begins: The Chunin Exam!
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2003-02-20
Naruto and his team return to the Village Hidden in the Leaves after their battle in Land of Waves. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 21: Identify Yourself: Powerful New Rivals
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2003-02-27
Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura are among those chosen to take the Chunin (middle rank ninja) Qualification Exam. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 22: Chunin Challenge: Rock Lee vs. Sasuke!
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2003-03-06
As Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura prepare for the exam, a ninja with short bobbed hair and thick eyebrows named Rock Lee appears. Lee proceeds to challenge Sasuke to a duel. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 23: Genin Takedown! All Nine Rookies Face Off!
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2003-03-13
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. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 24: Start Your Engines: The Chunin Exam Begins
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2003-03-20
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. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 25: The Tenth Question: All or Nothing!
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2003-03-27
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. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 26: Special Report: Live from the Forest of Death!
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2003-04-02
Konohamaru, the grandson of the Leaf Village's Third Hokage, shows up at the Chunin Exam site. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 27: The Chunin Exam Stage 2: The Forest of Death
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2003-04-02
Naruto and his fellow participants arrive at the Forest of Death, the site of the second part of the Chunin Exam. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 28: Eat or Be Eaten: Panic in the Forest
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2003-04-09
The second exam starts in the Forest of Death. Sasuke notices that an enemy has disguised himself as Naruto. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 29: Naruto's Counterattack: Never Give In!
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2003-04-16
The Grass ninja that attacks Sasuke and Sakura has more power than the two can handle. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 30: The Sharingan Revived: Dragon Flame Jutsu!
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2003-04-23
Seeing Naruto furiously fight back against the Grass ninja, Sasuke realizes that he was wrong to think about fleeing the scene of a battle. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 31: Bushy Brow's Pledge: Undying Love and Protection
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2003-04-30
After receiving the report from her staff, Anko senses that Orochimaru has snuck into the examination. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 32: Sakura Blossoms!
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2003-05-07
Protecting Sakura, who can no longer move, Lee battles the three Sound ninja himself. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 33: Battle Formation: Ino-Shika-Cho!
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2003-05-14
While Sakura fends off the Sound ninja attack by herself, the rival Ino team appears! Source: crunchyroll
Episode 34: Akamaru Trembles: Gaara's Cruel Strength!
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2003-05-21
The Sound ninja depart after witnessing Sasuke's intense power. Naruto's team finally gets a moment of peace to recuperate. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 35: The Scroll's Secret: No Peeking Allowed
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2003-05-28
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. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 36: Clone vs. Clone: Mine Are Better Than Yours!
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2003-06-04
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. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 37: Surviving the Cut! The Rookie Nine Together Again!
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2003-06-11
When Naruto and his team open the two scrolls after reaching the tower, Iruka suddenly appears. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 38: Narrowing the Field: Sudden Death Elimination!
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2003-06-18
The 21 ninjas that passed the second exam assemble for their next challenge. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 39: Bushy Brow's Jealousy: Lions Barrage Unleashed!
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2003-07-02
The preliminaries for the third exam are one on one combat, and the first match is between Sasuke and Orochimaru's minion Yoroi. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 40: Kakashi and Orochimaru: Face-to-Face!
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2003-07-09
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. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 41: Kunoichi Rumble: The Rivals Get Serious!
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2003-07-16
The preliminaries continue as the next match pits Sand ninja Gaara's teammate Kankuro against Orochimaru's minion Misumi. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 42: The Ultimate Battle: Cha!
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2003-07-23
The fourth match is between Sakura and Ino, who are childhood friends and competitors for the affection of Sasuke. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 43: Killer Kunoichi and a Shaky Shikamaru
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2003-07-30
The fifth match is between Tenten and Temari. The sixth match is Shikamaru versus Kin. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 44: Akamaru Unleashed! Who's Top Dog Now?
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2003-08-06
In the seventh match, Naruto clashes against Kiba, who brings along his dog Akamaru. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 45: Surprise Attack! Naruto's Secret Weapon!
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2003-08-13
By consuming Food Pills, Kiba and Akamaru increase their chakra levels and start their counterattack on Naruto. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 46: Byakugan Battle: Hinata Grows Bold!
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2003-08-20
Cousins Hinata and Neji of the Hyuga clan confront each other in the eighth match. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 47: A Failure Stands Tall!
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2003-08-27
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. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 48: Gaara vs. Rock Lee: The Power of Youth Explodes!
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2003-09-03
Gaara finally appears in the ninth match, and his opponent is taijutsu (physical technique) specialist Lee. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 49: Lee's Hidden Strength: Forbidden Secret Jutsu!
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2003-09-10
Lee uses the banned technique Primary Lotus to attack Gaara. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 50: The Fifth Gate: A Splendid Ninja Is Born
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2003-09-17
Lee decides to use the forbidden move, Hidden Lotus, as a last resort. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 51: A Shadow in Darkness: Danger Approaches Sasuke
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2003-09-24
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. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 52: Ebisu Returns: Naruto's Toughest Training Yet!
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2003-10-01
In preparation for the third exam that starts in a month, Naruto's former mentor, Kakashi, chooses Ebisu to train the young ninja. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 53: Long Time No See: Jiraiya Returns!
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2003-10-08
Jiraiya, one of the legendary Three Ninja, suddenly appears before Ebisu and Naruto. Naruto gives Jiraiya the nickname, "Pervy Sage." Source: crunchyroll
Episode 54: The Summoning Jutsu: Wisdom of the Toad Sage!
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2003-10-15
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! Source: crunchyroll
Episode 55: A Feeling of Yearning, A Flower Full of Hope
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2003-10-22
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... Source: crunchyroll
Episode 56: Live or Die: Risk It All to Win It All!
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2003-10-29
It is three weeks since Naruto began training under Jiraiya. And Naruto has been on the brink of collapse many times. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 57: He Flies! He Jumps! He Lurks! Chief Toad Appears!
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2003-11-05
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. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 58: Hospital Besieged: The Evil Hand Revealed!
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2003-11-12
On the day of the test, Gaara disappears from the inn where the Sand Ninja are staying and goes to Hidden Leaf Hospital. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 59: The Final Rounds: Rush to the Battle Arena!
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2003-11-19
The day of the Exam finally arrives. Naruto’s first opponent is Neji Hyuga. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 60: Byakugan vs. Shadow Clone Jutsu!
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2003-11-26
Finally, Chunin Exam starts with the eight Ninja who qualified in the preliminaries. But Sasuke is nowhere to be found. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 61: Ultimate Defense: Zero Blind Spot!
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2003-12-03
Naruto is unable to use his Shadow Clone Jutsu against Neji who can see chakra points! Source: crunchyroll
Episode 62: A Failure's True Power
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2003-12-10
Naruto and Neji’s battle continue with Neji showing enormous power. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 63: Hit It or Quit It: The Final Rounds Get Complicated!
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2003-12-17
Defeated by Naruto, Neji is being taken to the hospital, when Neji’s uncle Hiashi appears. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 64: Zero Motivation: The Guy with Cloud Envy!
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2003-12-24
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… Source: crunchyroll
Episode 65: Dancing Leaf, Squirming Sand
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2004-01-07
In the Shikamaru and Temari’s match, Shikamaru who had the upper hand suddenly makes a surprising decision! Source: crunchyroll
Episode 66: Bushy Brow's Jutsu: Sasuke Style!
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2004-01-14
Sasuke and Gaara’a anticipated match begins. Gaara eerily talks to himself, as though addressing someone. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 67: Late for the Show, but Ready to Go! The Ultimate Secret Technique Is Born!
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2004-01-14
Sauske's speed and moves are identical to Lee’s Taijutsu. But Gaara is not an opponent who can be defeated with just Taijutsu. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 68: Zero Hour! The Destruction of the Hidden Leaf Village Begins!
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2004-01-28
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. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 69: Village in Distress: A New A-Ranked Mission!
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2004-02-04
The Sound and Sand Ninja, along with Orochimaru, begin their move to destroy Hidden Leaf Village. The arena has become a battleground. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 70: A Shirker's Call to Action: Layabout No More!
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2004-02-11
Along with Pakkun, Naruto, Sakura and Shikamaru are in hot pursuit of Sasuke. Pakkun senses nine of Orochimaru's men coming after them. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 71: An Unrivaled Match: Hokage Battle Royale!
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2004-02-18
Orochimaru traps the Hokage inside a barrier and continue to battle. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 72: A Mistake from the Past: A Face Revealed!
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2004-02-25
Sasuke finally catches up to Gaara, Temari, and Kankuro. Kankuro escapes with Gaara leaving Temari to face Sasuke. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 73: Forbidden Secret Technique! Reaper Death Seal!
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2004-03-03
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.” Source: crunchyroll
Episode 74: Astonishing Truth: Gaara's Identity Emerges!
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2004-03-10
Shino appears as Sasuke and Kankuro battle. Leaving Shino to handle Kankuro, Sasuke goes after Gaara. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 75: Sasuke's Decision: Pushed to the Edge
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2004-03-17
Half of Gaara’s body has transformed and Sasuke continues his battle against him. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 76: An Assassin of the Moonlit Night
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2004-03-24
By the time Naruto and Sakura catch up, Sasuke has exhausted his strength and collapsed. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 77: Light vs. Dark: The Two Faces of Gaara
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2004-03-31
Naruto is helpless against Gara’s immense power. While Naruto declares that he fights for his comrades, Gaara says he fights for himself. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 78: Naruto's Ninja Handbook
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2004-04-07
Naruto is helpless against Gaara’s overpowering strength. However, after seeing Sasuke risking life and limb to save him and Sakura… Source: crunchyroll
Episode 79: Beyond the Limit of Darkness and Light
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2004-04-14
Naruto is helpless against Gaara’s overpowering strength. However, after seeing Sasuke risking life and limb to save him and Sakura… Source: crunchyroll
Episode 80: The Third Hokage, Forever...
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2004-04-21
With every ounce of their power, Gaara and Naruto continue to fight. Determined to protect Sakura, Naruto attacks Gaara again and again. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 81: Return of the Morning Mist
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2004-04-28
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. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 82: Eye to Eye: Sharingan vs. Sharingan!
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2004-05-05
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. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 83: Jiraiya: Naruto's Potential Disaster!
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2004-05-12
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. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 84: Roar, Chidori! Brother vs. Brother!
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2004-05-19
Intent on confronting Itachi, Sasuke rushes to the town where Naruto is staying. On the way, tragic memories of his past come flooding back. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 85: Hate Among the Uchihas: The Last of the Clan!
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2004-05-26
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. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 86: A New Training Begins: I Will Be Strong!
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2004-06-02
Deeply hurt mentally and physically, Sasuke is taken back to the Hidden Leaf Village by Guy. If only the medical specialist Tsunade were there... Source: crunchyroll
Episode 87: Keep on Training: Pop Goes the Water Balloon!
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2004-06-09
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. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 88: Focal Point: The Mark of the Leaf
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2004-06-16
Naruto manages to complete the first step of his training. But the next step, making a rubber ball explode with chakra, proves extremely difficult. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 89: An Impossible Choice: The Pain Within Tsunade's Heart
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2004-06-23
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. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 90: Unforgivable! A Total Lack of Respect!
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2004-07-07
In exchange for healing his arms, Orochimaru offers to bring back to life Tsunade's younger brother Nawaki and Dan, her sweetheart. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 91: Inheritance! The Necklace of Death
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2004-07-14
Naruto is incensed at the way Tsunade disrespects the position of Hokage and challenges her to a fight. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 92: A Dubious Offer! Tsunade's Choice
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2004-07-21
Naruto practices hard so he can win the necklace from Tsunade. Meanwhile, Tsunade is in a dilemma over Orochimaru's offer. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 93: Breakdown! The Deal Is Off!
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2004-07-28
Gripped by the desire to see Nawaki and Dan, Tsunade almost succumbs to Orochimaru's tempting offer. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 94: Attack! Fury of the Rasengan!
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2004-08-04
Orochimaru 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. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 95: The Fifth Hokage! A Life on the Line!
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2004-08-11
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. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 96: Deadlock! Sannin Showdown!
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2004-08-11
Jiraiya, Tsunade and Orochimaru all release their summoning jutsu. And a fierce battle begins. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 97: Kidnapped! Naruto's Hot Springs Adventure!
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2004-08-18
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. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 98: Tsunade's Warning: Ninja No More!
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2004-08-25
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. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 99: The Will of Fire Still Burns!
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2004-09-01
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. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 100: The Sensei and the Student: Bond of the Shinobi
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2004-09-08
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. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 101: Gotta See! Gotta Know! Kakashi Sensei's True Face!
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2004-09-15
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. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 102: Mission: Help an Old Friend in the Land of Tea
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2004-09-22
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. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 103: The Race Is On! Trouble on the High Seas!
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2004-09-29
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. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 104: Run Idate Run! Nagi Island Awaits!
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2004-10-13
Naruto and his squad manage to catch up to Idate, only to find him hurt and unconscious with Aoi nearby. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 105: A Fierce Battle of Rolling Thunder!
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2004-10-20
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. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 106: The Last Leg: A Final Act of Desperation
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2004-10-27
Boss Jirocho waits, confident that Idate will win. But Aoi, the ninja sent by the Wagarashi clan, stands in the way. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 107: The Battle Begins: Naruto vs. Sasuke
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2004-11-03
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. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 108: Bitter Rivals and Broken Bonds
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2004-11-10
Naruto and Sasuke release their ultimate weapons against each other, and just in time Kakashi arrives to stop the fight. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 109: An Invitation from the Sound
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2004-11-17
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... Source: crunchyroll
Episode 110: Formation! The Sasuke Retrieval Squad!
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2004-11-24
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. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 111: Sound vs. Leaf
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2004-11-24
The Sound Ninja Four race toward Orochimaru's lair with Sasuke in hand. They're discovered and challenged by the jonin Genma and Raido... Source: crunchyroll
Episode 112: Squad Mutiny: Everything Falls Apart!
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2004-12-01
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. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 113: Full Throttle Power! Choji, Ablaze!
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2004-12-08
After they are freed from the Earth Dome Prison, Shikamaru and the others take off after the remaining Sound while Choji stays behind. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 114: Good-Bye Old Friend! I'll Always Believe in You!
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2004-12-15
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. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 115: Your Opponent Is Me!
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2004-12-22
Assuming that the Leaf Squad could never get past Jirobo, the remaining Sound ninja don't bother to lay traps along the way. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 116: 360 Degrees of Vision: The Byakugan's Blind Spot!
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2005-01-05
Neji takes on Kidomaru while the others continue their pursuit of Sasuke and the remaining Sound ninja. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 117: Losing Is Not an Option
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2005-01-05
Kidomaru changes tactics and creates a bow and arrow to attack Neji's blind spot. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 118: The Vessel Arrives Too Late
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2005-01-12
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. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 119: Miscalculation: A New Enemy Appears!
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2005-01-19
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. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 120: Roar! Howl! The Ultimate Tag
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2005-02-02
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. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 121: Our Separate Battles
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2005-02-09
Ukon, who is able to infiltrate the bodies of others, enters Kiba's body and tries to merge with his cells. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 122: Fake! Shikamaru the Man, Who Bets on the Revival of the Dead.
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2005-02-16
An injured Kiba and Akamaru barely escape from Sakon and Ukon. Naruto is locked in battle with Kimimaro... Source: crunchyroll
Episode 123: Konoha's Green Beast Appears
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2005-02-23
Shikamaru succeeds in trapping Tayuya with his Shadow Possession Jutsu. But Tayuya moves to her Second State and fights back with enormous strength. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 124: The Beast Explodes! Burst, Blow, and Break Through
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2005-03-02
With Rock Lee there to take on Kimimaro, Naruto is free to chase after Sasuke, who has awakened. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 125: Allies of Konoha! The Shinobi of the Sand!
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2005-03-09
Shikamaru, Kiba and Lee are at the limits of their strength when Gaara, Temari and Kankuro appear to assist their Leaf allies. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 126: Showdown of the Strongest! Gaara vs. Kimimaro!!
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2005-03-16
Kimimaro realizes that close combat is impossible against Gaara's wall of sand, so he moves further away for a long-distance attack. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 127: Determination for One Blow! Dance of The Seeding Ferns
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2005-03-30
Kimimaro succeeds in shattering Gaara's protective sand shield and attacks Gaara. Naruto finally catches up to Sasuke... Source: crunchyroll
Episode 128: Unreachable Outcry
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2005-03-30
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. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 129: Itachi and Sasuke. An Existence Too Far Apart.
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2005-04-06
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. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 130: Father and Son. The Cracked Family Crest
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2005-04-13
Naruto is brought down by Sasuke's Fire Style: Fireball Jutsu. It is a jutsu passed down through generations of the Uchiha family... Source: crunchyroll
Episode 131: Enlightenment. The Secret of Mangekyou Sharingan.
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2005-04-20
Sasuke quietly watches as Naruto sinks deeper in the water. He recalls the past, when the Uchiha clan was cruelly slaughtered. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 132: Close Friend!
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2005-04-27
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... Source: crunchyroll
Episode 133: Tearful Yell! You Are My Friend.
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2005-05-04
Naruto releases his Nine-Tail chakra and sends Sasuke flying. Sasuke counters with his Fire Style Jutsu, but Naruto extinguishes the flames easily. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 134: Concluded in a Rain of Tears
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2005-05-11
Naruto's Nine-Tail chakra seems to move with a will of its own as it counters Sasuke's powerful attacks. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 135: The Promise That Couldn't Be Kept
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2005-05-18
The fierce battle with Sasuke leaves Naruto unconscious. Kakashi finally arrives at his side. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 136: Infiltration investigation?! A Super S-Class Mission Has Finally Arrived!
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2005-05-25
Sakura tries to sneak out of the village to find Sasuke, but Naruto intercepts her. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 137: The Town of Outlaws. The Shadow of the Fuuma Clan.
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2005-06-01
Naruto, Sakura and Jiraiya search for information in a town in the Land of Rice Paddies. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 138: A Pure Betrayal. A Fleeting Wish.
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2005-06-08
Naruto, Sakura and Sasame are attacked by Kamikiri, Jigumo and Kagero of the Fuma Clan. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 139: Terror! Orochimaru's Mansion
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2005-06-15
Jiraiya uses his Summoning Jutsu to call out Gamakichi. With Gamakichi leading the way, the shinobi advance up winding stairways and through long tunnels. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 140: Two Heartbeats, Kabuto's Trap
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2005-06-22
Sakura is cornered by Orochimaru! Just as Kabuto is about to hurl his kunai at her, Naruto comes running in. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 141: Sakura's Decision
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2005-06-29
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... Source: crunchyroll
Episode 142: Three Villians of the Strictly Guarded Facility
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2005-07-06
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. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 143: Run Tonton! We're Counting On Your Nose
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2005-07-13
Shizune pursues Mizuki who has escaped from the Maximum Security Prison, but is overcome by him and the brothers Raijin and Fujin. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 144: Rebirth of the Three Man Team: Two People and One Animal
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2005-07-20
Raijin and Fujin possess superhuman strength, and Naruto is no match for them. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 145: Explosion! New Formation InoShikaChou
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2005-07-27
Shikamaru, Ino and Choji come to the rescue. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 146: Leftover Ambitions Orochimaru's Shadow
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2005-08-10
Naruto discovers that Tsubaki is Mizuki's fiancee. She has an idea of his whereabouts and asks the squad to take her with them. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 147: Confrontation of Fate! You Will Not Defeat Me
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2005-08-17
Naruto and Iruka are left in a daze by the power of Mizuki's chakra. Naruto counters with a jutsu but is quickly rebuffed. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 148: Even Akamaru Is Jealous of His Searching Ability! Search for the Phantom Bikouchuu!
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2005-08-17
Kiba, Shino and Hinata have come up with an idea to use the Bikochu beetle to find Sasuke. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 149: How Is It Different? Don't All Bugs Look the Same!?
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2005-08-24
Squad 8 and Naruto arrive at the Bikochu's habitat. They use a photograph to guide them in their search... Source: crunchyroll
Episode 150: Deceive, Confuse and Be Deceived! The Grand Bug Battle
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2005-08-31
Hinata is kidnapped by Suzumebachi and others from the Kamizuru Clan. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 151: Blazing Byakugan! This Is My Way of the Ninja
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2005-09-14
Naruto, Kiba and Shino are pursued and find themselves cornered in the hive of a queen bee. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 152: The Funeral March Towards Those with life
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2005-09-21
While training in the Hidden Leaf Village, Naruto rescues three men from the rapids who have come to request a mission. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 153: Reach Your Heart! Fist of Love
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2005-09-28
The Kurosuki gang captures Rokusuke, and Raiga tells him that he will hold a funeral for him! Source: crunchyroll
Episode 154: Byakugan's Natural Enemy
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2005-10-05
Raiga and Ranmaru use their Hidden Mist jutsu to conceal themselves in Katabami Gold Mine, where even Neji's Byakugan cannot detect them. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 155: The Creeping Dark Clouds
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2005-10-12
The Kurosuki Family is dispersed, and peace returns to Katabami Gold Mine. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 156: Raiga's Counterattack!
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2005-10-19
Raiga comes back to life, only to see Ranmaru lying deathly still on the ground. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 157: Run!!! The Curry of Life
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2005-10-26
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. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 158: Everyone Come with Me! The Survival Scheme of Sweat and Tears
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2005-11-02
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... Source: crunchyroll
Episode 159: Enemy or Ally!? The Bratty Bounty Hunter
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2005-11-09
Tsunade orders Naruto, Hinata, Kiba and Akamaru on a mission to capture the thief Gosunkugi. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 160: Will We Take It or Will It Be Taken from Us!? The Okay Temple's Battle
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2005-11-16
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. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 161: A Welcome Visitor Arrives: The Green Beast? The Carnivore? ...The Welcomed Beast?
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2005-11-23
While Guy and Lee are away, two impostors dressed like them sneak into Hidden Leaf Village. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 162: A Cursed White Warrior
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2005-11-30
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. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 163: Tactician: Koumei's Speculation
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2005-12-07
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 Source: crunchyroll
Episode 164: The Helper Who Came Too Late
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2005-12-14
Komei is controlling the Cursed Warrior. Moso thwarts Komei's ambitions. The Leaf team feels uneasy about his motives. Neji doesn't want to get involved, but Naruto is defiant. Gamakichi and Gamatatsu is summoned to investigate... Source: crunchyroll
Episode 165: Naruto Dies
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2005-12-21
Tenten and Neji have no choice but to listen to Kakashi. He senses that their being followed. Komei has been declared a criminal and is to be executed. The Cursed Warrior appears and snatches Komei away. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 166: Time Is Stopped
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2006-01-04
Sagi swears to punish Moso himself. Naruto is reminded of Sasuke when he sees Sagi. Neither words nor Naruto's attempts to stop him can deter Sagi from his chosen path of revenge. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 167: White Heron's Flapping Wings of Time
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2006-01-04
At Moso's mansion, a battle takes place between the Wandering Ninja and a Leaf Ninja. With Chishima's help, Naruto is freed from Moso's genjutsu. Moso then reveals his true form as the leader of the Wandering ninja, Hoki! Source: crunchyroll
Episode 168: Burn Zundou! Mix, Stretch and Boil It Up!
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2006-01-18
Choji and Naruto is craving Ichiraku's special ramen only to find out that they find the shop closed! Teuchi reveals that his daughter has been kidnapped by Ryonin, aka the Ninja Chefs, who is after his secret recipes! Source: crunchyroll
Episode 169: Remembrance: The Lost Page
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2006-01-25
The Demon of the Ocean is wreaking havoc in the Land of the Sea. Anko leads a team consisting with Naruto, Ino, and Shino. It turns out Anko has an unexpected history with the Land of the Sea. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 170: Impact: The Closed Door
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2006-02-01
Unable to find Naruto, Anko meets with officials from the Land of the Sea. The ship carrying government funds that they were supposed to guard sets sail the next day! Source: crunchyroll
Episode 171: Sneaking: The Planned Trap
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2006-02-08
Unable to find Naruto, Anko meets with officials from the Land of the Sea. The ship carrying government funds that they were supposed to guard sets sail the next day! Source: crunchyroll
Episode 172: Despair: The Broken Heart
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2006-02-15
Amachi and his gang begin their attack on the government ship. Naruto and the others escape from Demon Island, but the sight that greets them is the Land of the Sea fleet on the verge of annihilation. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 173: Sea Battle: The Released Power
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2006-02-22
The Hidden Leaf ninja and Amachi battle it out at sea. With Naruto's help, Amachi is defeated, but then a monster appears. Naruto summons Gamabunta in order to defeat the monster. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 174: No Way! Celebrity Ninpou: Jutsu of Gold Element
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2006-03-01
Kunijiro visists Tsunade and decides to have Naruto guide his boy through one day in the life of a ninja! Source: crunchyroll
Episode 175: Dig Here! Woof! Woof! The Search for Buried Treasure
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2006-03-08
Naruto, Kiba, and Hinata are searching for buried treasue at the request of Tsunade's friend Agari Kaisen. Thinking it's an easy task since they have a map, Tsunade threatens to send them back to the Academy if they fail. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 176: Zigzag Running! Chasing, Being Chased, Making a Mistake
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2006-03-15
After escaping from the cave, Naruto and the others chase after the Kedouin in order to put a halt to their plot, but the Village Hidden in the Leaves is already under attack. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 177: Oh?! Please, Mister Postman.
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2006-03-22
Naruto discovers Jiraiya is up to no good. Jiraiya claims to be busy getting his manuscript ready before his deadline. Impatient and irritated, Naruto writes his own manuscript for Jiraiya! Source: crunchyroll
Episode 178: Encounter: The Boy Named 'Hoshi'.
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2006-03-29
Hidden Leaf Village receives a request from the Village Hidden in the Stars to guard a star. The star is actually a meteorite that fell 200 years ago and is said to possess mysterious powers. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 179: Natsuhiboshi: Remembered Lullaby
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2006-04-05
Naruto and the others investigates the whereabouts of the stolen star. The team suspects that is an inside job because the ninja who took the star used the ninja art, Kujaku, from the Star Village. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 180: Secret Technique: Compensation of Peacock Mysteries.
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2006-04-12
Akahoshi, the masked ninja who kidnapped Sumaru, intends to use Sumaru to call out the mysterious ninja who stole the star. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 181: Hoshikage: The Buried Truth.
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2006-04-19
The masked ninja and Naruto fall into the depths of the Valley. While tending to Naruto's wounds, the masked ninja tells him the reason for stealing the star. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 182: Meeting Again: The Time Left Behind
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2006-04-26
Natsuhi's body is reacting to the effects of the star. She wields the star and desperately confronts Akahoshi, but Sumaru is taken hostage Source: crunchyroll
Episode 183: Enhance the Star's Brilliance
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2006-05-03
Sumaru senses his mother's death and Naruto is unable to stop an angry Sumaru from running off. To save Sumaru, Hokuto and Mizura stake their lives to reveal the truth behind the star training. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 184: Inuzuka Kiba's Long Day
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2006-05-10
Akamaru is injured by a rival shinobi from another nation. The shinobi used a battle skill that spreads bacteria throughout the opponent's body, infecting the vicitim's mental faculties. This causes Akamaru to go into uncontrollable rampage! Source: crunchyroll
Episode 185: A Legend Has Existed in Konoha
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2006-05-17
A mysterious being attaches itself to Naruto, while he was training in the forest. Tsunade begins to wonder if it isn't the legendary being known as the "Onbaa." Source: crunchyroll
Episode 186: Laugh Shino
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2006-05-24
Naruto and Shino are given a mission to provide security during the Kagetsu family funeral, but they soon realize that the real mission is to help the eldest son carry out the man's unusual last will and testament! Source: crunchyroll
Episode 187: Open for Business!! Konoha House Moving Center
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2006-05-31
A ominous black smoke appears over the Land of Greens, and all of sudden Choji and company are attacked by an unidentified Ninja! Source: crunchyroll
Episode 188: Mystery: The Targeted Peddler
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2006-06-07
While questioning Yurinoshin and Shun, the Hidden Leaf squad learns the truth about Shun's true identity. She is Princess Haruna, the only daughter of the Feudal Lord of the Land of Greens! Source: crunchyroll
Episode 189: Underwater! An Inexhaustible Amount of Ninja Weapons
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2006-06-14
Naruto and the others is attacked by Ruiga, the first evil ninja, who can draw water from the earth to use as weapons. Naruto soon discovers a way to reverse the odds of their battle! Source: crunchyroll
Episode 190: Byakugan Saw It! The Magnet User's Blind Spot
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2006-06-21
Naruto is again attacked by the second evil ninja, Jiga. Jiga threatens Naruto's life when Hinata rushes in to save Naruto, but Hinata resists the threats and begins to fight! Source: crunchyroll
Episode 191: Death Sentence, "Cloudy, with Some Clear Sky"
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2006-06-28
Naruto and Haruna is confronted by Renga. Declaring that he has taken down others before them, he advances on Naruto, ordering him to hand over the princess! Source: crunchyroll
Episode 192: Ino Screams! Chubby Paradise
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2006-07-05
The princess has gained weight due to nerves and wants Ino to pose as the princess in order to attend the first meeting with a prince she adores. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 193: Viva Training Group Challenge
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2006-07-12
Lee opens a dojo because he feels like he isn't keeping up with his training. He is hoping challengers will come to his dojo to face him in battle. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 194: Grotesque: The Cursed Ghost Castle
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2006-07-19
The first lady of the Land of Honey and her entourage have disappeared. Naruto, Kiba, and Hinata are sent on a mission and they discover an eerie castle looming in the middle of the road! Source: crunchyroll
Episode 195: The Third Great Beast: The Greatest Rival
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2006-07-26
During Lee's medical check-up, he discovers that there's a lot of damage in his chakra network. Guy tries to cheer him up by taking Lee to the Academy training hall. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 196: Clash of Tears! Hot Blooded Teacher and Student Showdown
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2006-08-09
Seeking revenge for his dead father, Genho, Yagura's true identity and oldest sibling of the Ryudoin Brothers, confronts Guy using a unique Jutsu. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 197: The Konoha 11 Gather!
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2006-08-16
The ANBU Black Ops suspect that Genno, a carpenter of Hidden Leaf Village, stole important blueprints of the village. Tsunade concludes that the one who used Genno plans to attack the Village and puts the village on Super S-Rank Alert! Source: crunchyroll
Episode 198: The Anbu Also Gave Up: Naruto's Recollection
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2006-08-23
ANBU Black Ops puts Naruto under retro-hypnosis to extract Genno's motives. Without much success, Hidden Waterfall Village will be conducting maneuvers close to the village borders. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 199: Missing the Mark: The Visible Target
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2006-08-30
While looking for the scattered blueprints, Naruto and his team realize that Genno's actions are a diversion. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 200: Working Hard on Active Duty: The Strongest Helper
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2006-09-13
Naruto and the others are shocked at the number of paper bombs placed throughout the village. While removing the seals, unexpected help arrives in the way of Homura and Koharu. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 201: Multiple Traps: Countdown to Collapse
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2006-09-20
Naruto confronts Genno, and Shikamaru realizes that all the traps are all diversions. Genno's intention was to bury the village in a rockslide. Can the 11 ninja save the village from destruction? Source: crunchyroll
Episode 202: Today's Announcement! Top 5 Battles with Sweat and Tear
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2006-09-27
Naruto, Uzumaki, and Sakura take the microphones as hosts and then the program begins. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 203: Kurenai's Decision: Team 8 Left Behind
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2006-10-05
Naruto encounters a young girl named Yakumo drawing a strange picture. The ANBU Black Ops and the Medical Corps arrive and whisk her away. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 204: Yakumo Targeted: Sealed Abilities
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2006-10-05
Naruto has a dream about Yakumo wishing to become a ninja and Kurenai threatens to seal her power Source: crunchyroll
Episode 205: Kurenai's Top-Secret Mission: A Promise with the Third
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2006-10-05
The assailants are members of the Kurama Clan of Hidden Leaf Village. Naruto and company rush to the villa to protect Yakumo. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 206: Genjutsu or Reality? Those Who Control the Five Senses
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2006-10-19
Naruto goes to the hospital, when Unkai the ninja, who attacked them at the villa, appears. They search the village and come up with a theory based on the movement of Shino's parasitic insects. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 207: Power That Should Have Been Sealed
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2006-10-26
Naruto finds that Yakumo has put Kurenai in a desperate situation, and the terrible secret of the Kurama villa reveals itself. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 208: Rare Artifact: The Importance of the Beauties of Nature
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2006-11-02
Naruto and Kiba's mission is to guard a prized tea bowl and meet the client Shinemon. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 209: The Enemy Is "Shinobazu"
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2006-11-09
Gantetsu, a member of the Ninja Dropouts requests a guarded escort out of Hidden Leaf Village. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 210: Labyrinth Forest
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2006-11-16
After evading the ambush by the Ninja Dropouts, Naruto, Gantetsu, and Todoroki find themselves in a forest maze that confuses a human's sense of direction. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 211: Memories of Fire
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2006-11-30
The relationship between Gantetsu and Todoroki is revealed and tensions rise between the two. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 212: The Respective Road
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2006-12-07
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. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 213: Lost Memories
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2006-12-14
Naruto comes upon an injured youth who has lost his memory. Tsunade is cautious about the boy's presence, but Naruto is impressed by the boys kindness and insists on allowing the boy to stay. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 214: Recovered Reality
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2006-12-21
Tsunade believes that Menma has some connection to the Hidden Sound Village, and Naruto and the others head to the Land of Rice Paddies to check into Menma's Memories. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 215: A Past I Want to Erase
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2006-12-21
While in battle, Naruto finds out that Menma is a member of the gang of bandits that attacked their village. Being called a traitor by the leader of the gang, Menma reveals his greatest secret. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 216: The Craftsman Goes Out: The Targeted Shukaku
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2007-01-11
Tsunade assigns Shikamaru a mission which is to solve the kidnapping case of the Sand Village ninja candidate Matsuri carried out by the Four Celestials. Leaf genin is called together once again. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 217: The Sand's Allies: The Leaf's Shinobi
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2007-01-18
Shino, Hinata, and Neji search out the enemy while Shikamaru waits for the right moment to attack. The true intentions of the Four Celestials is to capture Gaara. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 218: The Sealed Sand Water Tiger's Counterattack
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2007-01-25
Gaara's opponents are setting up a trap and he is later caught in their secret jutsu, the Reverse Scale Position, and his sand is completely sealed. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 219: The Revived Ultimate Weapon
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2007-02-01
Gaara and Naruto corner Hoko, the last of the Four Celestials, in a gully. They find out that their goal is to steal the Sand Spirit Shukaku's chakra in order to gain the power to challenge the Five Great Nations. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 220: Going on a Journey
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2007-02-08
Gaara transforms into Shukaku the Sand Spirit, and wins an impressive victory. After the battle, some discover new paths to follow, and Naruto decides to become even stronger by going on a training journey with Jiraiya. Source: crunchyroll