Naruto

Naruto and his fellow participants arrive at the Forest of Death, the site of the second part of the Chunin Exam.

The second exam starts in the Forest of Death. Sasuke notices that an enemy has disguised himself as Naruto.

Deep within the Hidden Leaf Village, sharp and cunning ninjas carry an ultimate power, while Naruto Uzumaki holds the ultimate secret inside.

Seeing Naruto furiously fight back against the Grass Ninja, Sasuke realizes that he was wrong to think about fleeing the scene of a battle.

After receiving the report from her staff, Anko senses that Orochimaru has snuck into the examination.

Protecting Sakura, who can no longer move, Lee battles the three Sound Ninjas himself.

While Sakura fends off the Sound Ninja attack by herself, the rival Ino team appears!

The Sound Ninjas depart after witnessing Sasuke's intense power. Naruto's team finally gets a moment of peace to recuperate.

To heal their wounds, Naruto and his team rest after their battle against the Sound Ninjas -- but they have only one day to complete the exam.

Naruto's team joins Kabuto on their journey to the tower, but on the way, they are trapped by the illusion technique of a low ranking ninja.

When Naruto and his team open the two scrolls after reaching the tower, Iruka suddenly appears.

The 21 ninjas that passed the second exam assemble for their next challenge.

The preliminaries for the third exam are one-on-one combat, and the first match is between Sasuke and Orochimaru's minion Yoroi.

As Kakashi releases Sasuke from the spell, Orochimaru shows up and expresses his desire for the power of Sharingan that the Uchiha clan holds.

The preliminaries continue as the next match pits Sand Ninja Gaara's teammate Kankuro against Orochimaru's minion Misumi.

The fourth match is between Sakura and Ino, who are childhood friends and competitors for the affection of Sasuke.

The fifth match is between Tenten and Temari. The sixth match is Shikamaru versus Kin.

In the seventh match, Naruto clashes against Kiba, who brings along his dog Akamaru.

By consuming Food Pills, Kiba and Akamaru increase their chakra levels and start their counterattack on Naruto.

Cousins Hinata and Neji of the Hyuga clan confront each other in the eighth match.

When Hinata goes up against Neji, he hits her pressure point by using his Byakugan (white eyes), and she almost loses consciousness.

Gaara finally appears in the ninth match, and his opponent is taijutsu (physical technique) specialist Lee.

Lee uses the banned technique Primary Lotus to attack Gaara.

Lee decides to use the forbidden move Hidden Lotus as a last resort.

In the final match of the preliminaries, Choji fights against Orochimaru's minion Dosu. When the preliminaries end, the Hokage reveals the third exam.

In preparation for the third exam that starts in a month, Naruto's former mentor, Kakashi, chooses Ebisu to train the young ninja.

Jiraiya, one of the legendary Three Ninjas, suddenly appears before Ebisu and Naruto. Naruto gives Jiraiya the nickname, "Pervy Sage."

The Sound Ninja Dosu appears and intends on defeating Gaara. But Gaara beats him soundly. Watching them are a Jonin of the Sand Village and Kabuto.

Naruto continues training under Jiraiya to master the summoning jutsu. But he has a hard time controlling the chakra of the Nine-tailed Fox.

It is three weeks since Naruto began training under Jiraiya. Naruto has been on the brink of collapse many times.

Naruto is able to draw out the Nine-Tailed chakra and utilize the summoning jutsu. Gamabunta appears and does not believe that Naruto summoned him.

On the day of the test, Gaara disappears from the inn where the Sand Ninjas are staying and goes to Hidden Leaf Hospital.

The day of the Exam finally arrives. Naruto's first opponent is Neji Hyuga.

Finally, Chunin Exam starts with the eight ninjas who qualified in the preliminaries. But Sasuke is nowhere to be found.

Naruto is unable to use his Shadow Clone Jutsu against Neji who can see chakra points!

Naruto and Neji's battle continues with Neji showing enormous power.

Defeated by Naruto, Neji is being taken to the hospital, when Neji's uncle Hiashi appears.

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.

In Shikamaru and Temari's match, Shikamaru -- who had the upper hand -- suddenly makes a surprising decision!

Sasuke and Gaara'a anticipated match begins. Gaara eerily talks to himself, as though addressing someone.

Sauske's speed and moves are identical to Lee's Taijutsu. But Gaara is not an opponent who can be defeated with just Taijutsu.

Someone has used genjutsu to put everyone in the arena to sleep. The Sand Ninjas, led by Orochimaru, have begun their plan to destroy the village.

The Sound and Sand Ninjas, along with Orochimaru, begin their move to destroy Hidden Leaf Village. The arena has become a battleground.

Along with Pakkun, Naruto, Sakura and Shikamaru are in hot pursuit of Sasuke. Pakkun senses nine of Orochimaru's men coming after them.

Orochimaru traps the Hokage inside a barrier and they continue to battle.

Sasuke finally catches up to Gaara, Temari and Kankuro. Kankuro escapes with Gaara, leaving Temari to face Sasuke.

The battle between the Hokage and Orochimaru rages on. The Hokage resorts to a jutsu unfamiliar to Orochimaru, known as the Reaper Death Seal.

Shino appears as Sasuke and Kankuro battle. Leaving Shino to handle Kankuro, Sasuke goes after Gaara.

Half of Gaara's body has transformed and Sasuke continues his battle against him.

By the time Naruto and Sakura catch up, Sasuke has exhausted his strength and collapsed.

Naruto is helpless against Gaara's immense power. While Naruto declares that he fights for his comrades, Gaara says he fights for himself.

Naruto is helpless against Gaara's overpowering strength. However, he sees Sasuke risking life and limb to save him and Sakura.

Gaara employs his Playing Possum Jutsu, which allows the Sand Spirit within him, Shukaku, to display its true power.

With every ounce of their power, Gaara and Naruto continue to fight. Determined to protect Sakura, Naruto attacks Gaara again and again.

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.

Kakashi arrives in the nick of time to help Asuma and Kurenai, and Itachi enters the fray as well. The battle between two Sharingan users begins.

Jiraiya and Naruto are on a journey to find Tsunade. Jiraiya's purpose is to protect Naruto from the clutches of the Akatsuki, and to train him.

Intent on confronting Itachi, Sasuke rushes to the town where Naruto is staying. On the way, tragic memories of his past come flooding back.

Jiraiya saves Naruto from Kisame. It turns out that Itachi and the Akatsuki organization are after Naruto to obtain the power of the Nine-Tailed Fox.

Deeply hurt mentally and physically, Sasuke is taken back to the Hidden Leaf Village by Guy. If only the medical specialist Tsunade were there...

Naruto begins his training with Jiraiya. The technique Naruto will learn was the trademark of the Fourth Hokage and took three years to master.

Naruto manages to complete the first step of his training. But the next step -- making a rubber ball explode with chakra -- proves to be difficult.

Orochimaru and Kabuto appear before Tsunade and Shizune. Orochimaru, injured by the Reaper Death Seal, seeks the former Sannin's medical expertise.

In exchange for healing his arms, Orochimaru offers to bring back to life both Tsunade's younger brother Nawaki and Dan, her sweetheart.

Naruto is incensed at the way Tsunade disrespects the position of Hokage and challenges her to a fight.

Naruto practices hard so he can win the necklace from Tsunade. Meanwhile, Tsunade is in a dilemma over Orochimaru's offer.

Gripped by the desire to see Nawaki and Dan, Tsunade almost succumbs to Orochimaru's tempting offer.

Orochimaru and Kabuto use a summoning jutsu to call forth a giant snake. Still drugged and unable to fully use his chakra, Jiraiya summons Gamakichi.

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.

Jiraiya, Tsunade and Orochimaru all release their summoning jutsu. And a fierce battle begins.

As Tsunade, Naruto and the others head back to the Leaf Village where Tsunade will become the Fifth Hokage, they stop at a town with hot springs.

Naruto asks Tsunade to heal Sasuke and Lee before she is installed as the Hokage. After examining Lee, she tells him to not pursue becoming a shinobi.

Tsunade asks Lee whether he will quit pursuing the path of a ninja or choose to undergo a risky surgery with only a 50 percent chance of success.

Tsunade advises Lee to quit the path of the shinobi. Unable to master either ninjutsu or genjutsu, Lee has always been looked down upon by the others.

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 face.

Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura are to protect the runners in a race being held during the Todoroki Shrine's ceremonial ritual held every four years.

The chief retainers think that Idate has made a farce of their traditional festival. Jirocho believes that Idate has fled with some plan in mind.

Naruto and his squad manage to catch up to Idate, only to find him hurt and unconscious with Aoi nearby.

Idate still trusts no one, and it's revealed that during the Chunin Exams, Idate's older brother was the proctor who posed the 10th question.

Boss Jirocho waits, confident that Idate will win. But Aoi, the ninja sent by the Wagarashi clan, stands in the way.

Shikamaru is promoted to chunin. Lee decides to undergo a dangerous surgery so he can remain a ninja. Sasuke broods over Naruto getting stronger.

Naruto and Sasuke release their ultimate weapons against each other, but Kakashi arrives to stop the fight. Sasuke seeks revenge against his brother.

The Sound Ninja Four suddenly appear before Sasuke. Sakura is concerned about the Curse Mark placed on Sasuke by Orochimaru.

Sakura's pleas fall on deaf ears, and Sasuke leaves Hidden Leaf Village. Tsunade summons Shikamaru to lead his first mission as a chunin.

The Sound Ninja Four race toward Orochimaru's lair with Sasuke. They're challenged by the jonin Genma and Raido, but the Leaf ninja are fatigued.

Naruto and the others are trapped in Jirobo's Earth Dome Prison. The five slowly weaken as Jirobo drains their chakra from without.

Freed from the Earth Dome Prison, Shikamaru and the others take off after the remaining Sound while Choji stays behind to face his challenger alone.

After Choji takes the yellow pill, it looks as if he may win the battle, until Jirobo transforms into Second State. Choji has only one option left.

Assuming the Leaf squad could never get past Jirobo, the remaining Sound ninjas don't bother to lay traps along the way, so Shikamaru poses as Jirobo.

Neji takes on Kidomaru while the others pursue Sasuke and the remaining Sound ninja. Neji uses his Gentle Fist and Kidomaru must find Neji's weakness.

Kidomaru changes tactics and creates a bow and arrow to attack Neji's blind spot. Can Neji turn Kidomaru's attack back onto the attacker?

Naruto, Shikamaru, Kiba and Akamaru are in hot pursuit of Sasuke and the Sound ninja. Meanwhile, Orochimaru lies on the verge of death.

Akamaru sets explosives in the trees to trap Sakon, but an incensed Sakon turns the tables. Meanwhile, Tayuya steadily advances towards Naruto's team.

Shikamaru tries to stop Tayuya, who uses her Summoning Jutsu to call forth three giants. And the battle between Kimimaro and Naruto is about to begin.

Ukon enters Kiba's body. Naruto is shocked by the power of Kimimaro's Kekkai Genkai, and Shikamaru is in a desperate battle with Tayuya.

An injured Kiba and Akamaru barely escape from Sakon and Ukon. Naruto is locked in battle with Kimimaro, and Shikamaru fights Tayuya's three giants.

Shikamaru succeeds in trapping Tayuya, but Tayuya fights back. Kiba tends to Akamaru and his own wounds. Naruto is having trouble defeating Kimimaro.

With Rock Lee there to take on Kimimaro, Naruto is free to chase after Sasuke. Lee attacks, and Kimimaro is pushed back by Lee's fierce taijutsu.

Shikamaru, Kiba and Lee are at the limits of their strength when Gaara, Temari and Kankuro appear to assist their Leaf allies.

Kimimaro realizes that close combat is impossible against Gaara's wall of sand, so he moves further away for a long-distance attack. Gaara is unfazed.

Kimimaro shatters Gaara's sand shield and attacks Gaara. Naruto finally catches up to Sasuke, who is racing to his destiny at Orochimaru's hands.

With the Curse Mark covering half his body, Sasuke is changed. Naruto charges at this new Sasuke who has turned his back on his closest comrades.

Sasuke is determined to go to Orochimaru. He tells Naruto that in order to surpass his brother, Itachi, power and hatred are necessary.

Naruto is brought down by Sasuke's Fireball Jutsu. This was the first jutsu Sasuke's father taught him when he was a boy.

Sasuke watches Naruto sink in the water. He recalls when his friends and parents were killed by Itachi, who had mastered the Mangekyo Sharingan jutsu.

Kakashi uses his Summoning Jutsu and sends ninja dogs to track Naruto and Sasuke. With his newfound strength, Sasuke sets out to bring down Naruto.

Naruto releases his Nine-Tail chakra and sends Sasuke flying. Sasuke accuses Naruto, who doesn't have a family, of not understanding his feelings.

Naruto's Nine-Tail chakra seems to move with a will of its own as it counters Sasuke's powerful attacks. Sasuke's body undergoes a transformation.

The fierce battle with Sasuke leaves Naruto unconscious, and Kakashi arrives at his side. Shikamaru is deeply affected by the failure of the mission.

Sakura tries to sneak out of the village to find Sasuke but Naruto intercepts her. They're sent to the Land of Rice Paddies where Sasuke's been taken.

Naruto, Sakura and Jiraiya search for information in the Land of Rice Paddies. Naruto and Sakura meet Sasame, who is being pursued by an assailant.

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.

Jiraiya uses his Summoning Jutsu to call out Gamakichi. With Gamakichi leading, the shinobi advance up winding stairways and through long tunnels.

Just as Kabuto's about to hurl his kunai at Sakura, Naruto forces Kabuto to use up his knives. Kabuto responds with his Misty Flames Dance Jutsu.

Naruto tries to shield Sakura from an attack and is wounded by Kamikiri. Arashi unleashes Fuma Ninja Art -- the Spell of the Mandala, a secret jutsu.

Naruto gets upset when Jiraiya sets out on a mission without him. Tsunade comes across a piece of important data from the Maximum Security Prison.

Shizune pursues Mizuki, who has escaped from the Maximum Security Prison. Naruto senses Orochimaru is behind Mizuki's escape and approaches Tsunade.

Raijin and Fujin possess superhuman strength. Naruto uses his Shadow Clone Jutsu to buy time, but then a super-strong trio appears to help him out.

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.

Naruto discovers that Tsubaki is Mizuki's fiancée. When Mizuki attacks the Nara medical research team, Tsunade wonders what Mizuki was after.

Naruto and Iruka are left in a daze by the power of Mizuki's chakra. Naruto counters with a jutsu but is quickly rebuffed. Iruka brings out his kunai.

Kiba, Shino and Hinata have come up with an idea to use the Bikochu beetle -- a rare beetle with a keen sense of smell -- to find Sasuke.

Squad 8 and Naruto arrive at the Bikochu's habitat. They use a photo to aid their search, but Naruto can't tell the difference between the bugs.

Hinata's kidnapped by the Kamizuru Clan. To find the hidden scroll of their founder, which contains forbidden jutsu, they search for a Bikochu beetle.

Naruto, Kiba and Shino are cornered in the hive of a queen bee. Shino declares that unless Hinata is freed, they will not hand over the Bikochu.

Tsunade orders Naruto, Lee, Neji and Tenten on a mission to the Katabami Gold Mine to remove the Kurosuki Family, who have taken over the town.

The Kurosuki gang captures Rokusuke, and Raiga tells him that he will hold a funeral for him. Naruto can no longer keep his temper in check.

Raiga and Ranmaru use their Hidden Mist jutsu to conceal themselves in Katabami Gold Mine, where even Neji's Byakugan can't detect them.

The Kurosuki family is dispersed, and peace returns to Katabami Gold Mine. However, Karashi seems to be up to something.

Raiga comes back to life and sees Ranmaru lying deathly still on the ground. Despondent, Raiga unleashes violent thunder. Tenten tries to stop Raiga.

Lee keeps on fighting desperately, but the tornado that envelops Raiga's attack takes the form of a dragon and swallows him up.

Naruto is chosen to lead Konohamaru, Moegi and Udon in a survival training exercise, and they set off for Mount Takurami to find a secret scroll.

Tsunade orders Naruto, Hinata, Kiba and Akamaru to capture Gosunkugi, a thief. They head to the Land of Stone, where they suspect he's hiding.

Naruto and the others tend to an injured Sazanami, who says that he's trying to clear his name after being framed for a murder committed by Gosunkugi.

Two impostors dressed like Guy and Lee sneak into Hidden Leaf Village. Most of the villagers see through their disguises, but Naruto is fooled.

The Land of Birds is in turmoil due to a specter known as the Cursed Warrior. Tsunade agrees to send Naruto, Neji, Lee and Tenten to help.

The group begins to suspect that the Cursed Warrior is part of a plot by Komei, the village strategist, and sets out to visit Sagi, the feudal lord.

Komei is arrested for his connection to the Cursed Warrior, but Naruto is skeptical and decides to investigate the mystery further.

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.

Now that the true culprit has been discovered, Sagi swears to punish Moso himself. Naruto is reminded of Sasuke when he sees Sagi consumed with hate.

At Moso's mansion, a battle takes place between the Wandering ninja and the Leaf ninja. Thanks to Chishima, Naruto is released from Moso's genjutsu.

Choji and Naruto help the owner of a ramen shop when his daughter is kidnapped by ninja chefs trying to get their hands on his secret recipes.

Anko leads a team consisting of Naruto, Ino and Shino to destroy an ocean monster that's wreaking havoc in the Land of the Sea.

Naruto recovers from the latest attack with the help of a young girl named Isaribi. Anko and the others meet with officials from the Land of the Sea.

Anko begins to remember that Demon Island was a place she once visited with her former sensei, and she reveals the truth behind the disappearances.

Naruto and the others finally manage to flee Demon Island, only to encounter another battle when Amachi and his gang attack the Land of the Sea fleet.

Naruto lends a hand to the Hidden Leaf ninja as they battle it out with Amachi at sea. Suddenly, a monstrous new threat emerges.

When the wealthiest man in the Land of Fire visits Tsunade, Naruto takes his spoiled son under his wing and teaches him an important lesson.

Naruto, Kiba and Hinata are given a new assignment: search for buried treasure at the request of Tsunade's friend Agari Kaisen.

After escaping from the cave, Naruto and the others chase after the Kedouin, but they have already invaded the Village Hidden in the Leaves.

Naruto discovers that Jiraiya is putting off his training. He decides to finish writing Jiraiya's manuscript for him so it won't be a distraction.

The Village Hidden in the Stars asks the Hidden Leaf Village to guard a star with mysterious powers that's coveted by the Five Great Ninja Nations.

Naruto and the others investigate the whereabouts of the stolen star and begin to suspect it was an inside job.

The identity of the masked ninja who kidnapped Sumaru is revealed, and Tenten and Lee mount a mission to rescue their friend.

Naruto and Natsuhi, the masked ninja, fall into the depths of the valley. While tending to Naruto's injuries, Natsuhi explains why she stole the star.

Natsuhi's body is already reacting to the effects of the star. She desperately confronts Akahoshi, but the star falls into his hands.

When Sumaru senses his mother's death from afar and runs off, Hokuto and Mizura risk their lives to reveal the truth behind the star training.

Kiba's ninja hound picks up a dangerous infection during a battle and begins to attack the residents of Konoha. The search is on for a cure.

While Naruto trains in the forest, a mysterious being attaches itself to him and won't come off. Tsunade suspects it may be the legendary Onbaa.

Sent to provide security at a funeral, Naruto and Shino soon discover that their actual mission involves an unusual request.

During a mission to protect a band of merchants, Choji, Hinata and Naruto see ominous black smoke rising from the direction of the Land of Greens.

When they question Yurinoshin and Shun, the Hidden Leaf squad learns the truth about Shun's true identity.

Naruto and the others are assailed by Ruiga, the first evil ninja, who can draw water from the earth to use as a weapon.

Hinata arrives to help Naruto in his battle against the evil ninja Jiga. Jiga is a powerful enemy, but Hinata discovers a crack in his armor.

Naruto and Haruna rush toward town, where they are confronted by Renga, who orders Naruto to hand over the princess.

Set to meet her fiancé in person for the first time, an overweight princess who's self-conscious about her looks hires Ino to impersonate her.

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.

When the first lady of the Land of Honey and her entourage disappear, Naruto, Kiba and Hinata are sent on a mission and arrive at an eerie castle.

Lee receives unhappy news at his medical checkup when it's discovered that there's a lot of damage in his chakra network. Tsunade orders him to rest.

Seeking revenge on the man who defeated their father years ago, the impostor student and his brothers imprison Guy using a unique jutsu.

When important blueprints of the Hidden Leaf Village are stolen, the ANBU Black Ops suspects the culprit is a carpenter who was friendly with Naruto.

In order to delve into Genno's motives, ANBU Black Ops puts Naruto under reverse hypnosis, but they don't get much information.

Naruto and his team scramble to gather scattered blueprints that a bird drops over the village. Later, they make a shocking discovery at the academy.

Naruto and the others are shocked at the massive amounts of paper bombs placed throughout the village. They begin to carefully remove the seals.

Naruto confronts Genno, who has been alive all along. Shikamaru comes to the conclusion that all the traps found so far are diversionary.

In this recap episode, hosts Naruto and Sakura revisit five epic battles, interview fellow ninjas and welcome a surprise special guest.

On the outskirts of town, Naruto encounters a young girl drawing a strange picture. Back at the village, Kurenai resigns as Team 8's leader.

Naruto dreams that Yakumo wants to become a ninja and Kurenai threatens to seal her power. Meanwhile, mysterious ninja surround the villa.

When assailants from the Kurama Clan of Hidden Leaf Village attack, Kurenai unleashes her genjutsu in an effort to protect Yakumo.

The team returns to Hidden Leaf in order to tend to Kurenai and Yakumo's injuries, but they find the village in ruins.

Naruto goes to Yakumo's studio, where he finds Kurenai in a desperate situation. Yakumo wrestles with an evil entity in her subconscious.

Naruto and Kiba are dispatched to guard a prized tea bowl, but their client puts them in harm's way again and again.

Gantetsu, a former member of a gang of rogue ninja thieves, makes a request for a guarded escort from the Hidden Leaf Village.

After dodging an attack by the Ninja Dropouts, Naruto, Gantetsu and Todoroki cut through the forest, where they sense something odd is at play.

The relationship between Gantetsu and Todoroki is revealed. Meanwhile, Sakura and Lee are surrounded by children demanding Gantetsu's return.

Team Leaf is finally reunited. After a heated battle, Naruto has the enemy cornered, but Todoroki's younger brother, Akio, is taken.

Naruto comes across an injured young man who has lost his memory. Impressed by his kindness, Naruto insists on letting him stay in the village.

Tsunade thinks Menma is connected to the Hidden Sound Village, so Naruto and the others head for the Land of Rice Paddies to check into his memories.

Just as the angry villagers are about to attack Menma, the bandits strike again and accuse him of being a traitor to their gang.

A mysterious group called the Four Celestials kidnaps ninja candidate Matsuri. Tsunade receives a request for help from the Sand.

Shikamaru sends Shino, Hinata and Neji to search for the enemy while the Shikamaru squad waits for the right moment to attack.

Although Gaara seems to be gaining ground on his opponents, he is slowly being drawn into a trap and gets caught in their secret jutsu.

Gaara and Naruto corner Hoko, the last of the Four Celestials, in a gully. He reveals that they were once shinobi from the Village of Artisans.

Gaara transforms into Shukaku the Sand Spirit and manages an impressive win. After the battle, Naruto sets off on a training journey with Jiraiya.