- 1 Enter: Naruto Uzumaki!
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Welcome to the Village Hidden in the Leaves, where deadly serious Ninja roam the landscape and the seriously mischievous Naruto Uzumaki causes trouble everywhere he goes. But when he steals the ancient scroll of sealing, he unleashes a rare power rarely seen in a 12-year-old boy!
Date de diffusion : 2002-10-03
- 2 My Name is Konohamaru
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Naruto finally graduates from the Ninja Academy and claims to know it all. Well, at least that what he tells Konohamaru, the Village elder's pint-size grandson. Much to the dismay of Ebisu, Konohamaru's teacher and mentor, Naruto teaches him the hormonally lethal "Sexy Jutsu!"
Date de diffusion : 2002-10-10
- 3 Sasuke and Sakura: Friends or Foes?
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Naruto is preparing himself for the Genin orientation. It's all a happy story until Sensei picks a team for all the ninjas. Naruto was teamed up with his crush, Sakura, and his worst enemy, Sasuke. Can Naruto learn to work together with two people whom despise him?
Date de diffusion : 2002-10-17
- 4 Pass or Fail: Survival Test
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Naruto finally meets his new sensei. His name is Kakashi Hatake. He tells the group that before they could become Genin, they will have to pass his survival test. The problem is, the test has a 66% chance of failure, and if they fail they'll be sent back to the academy. To make matters even worse, one of them will fail no matter what. Can the three pass Kakashi's test?
Date de diffusion : 2002-10-24
- 5 You Failed! Kakashi's Final Decision
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Time is running out for Naruto and his group. With Sasuke the only one left, he tries to succeed where the others failed. Will they be able to get the bells before time runs out?
Date de diffusion : 2002-10-31
- 6 A Dangerous Mission! Journey to the Land of Waves!
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Tired of doing lame missions, Naruto asks the Hokage to give them something challenging. The Hokage caves and gives them a C-rank mission. They will be bodyguards for a bridge builder. It appears to be a simple mission, until the group is attacked by something more than common thugs...other ninja!
Date de diffusion : 2002-11-07
- 7 The Assassin of the Mist!
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Team Kakashi and Tazuna are on their way to his home. On their way they run across a ninja named Zabuza Momochi. Kakashi finally the Sharingan, or Mirror-Wheel Eye, and they start to fight. Is the Sharingan enough to defeat Zabuza? Or is Team Kakashi's first mission over already?
Date de diffusion : 2002-11-14
- 8 The Oath of Pain
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With Kakashi captured, Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura must defend against Zabuza's attacks. Naruto becomes scared and wants to flee, but he soon remembers his promise he swore on pain. He has no other choice but to fight, so they can save Kakashi and keep Tazuna alive. Naruto realizes that he must work together with Sasuke to save Kakashi. Will the combined effort of the two allow them to free Kakashi and defeat Zabuza?
Date de diffusion : 2002-11-21
- 9 Kakashi: Sharingan Warrior!
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With Kakashi free, the fight between him and Zabuza resumes. Kakashi decides to show Zabuza what the Sharingan is really capable of. Can Kakashi's Sharingan defeat Zabuza? And who is the mysterious person watching the fight?
Date de diffusion : 2002-11-28
- 10 The Forest of Chakra
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With Zabuza gone things are now settling and Tazuna can go and biuld the bridge without fear. Or so everyone thinks. Kakashi believes something is wrong with Zabuza's death and teaches Naruto, Sakura, and Sasuke a way to train so they could better use their chakra. Is Zabuza really dead?
Date de diffusion : 2002-12-05
- 11 The Land Where a Hero Once Lived
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While Naruto and Sasuke train, Sakura watches over Tazuna. During a nice dinner, Sakura notices a man's face torn from a picture. The man's name was Kaiza, and he was what the country called...a "hero". What happened to cause Inari so much pain?
Date de diffusion : 2002-12-12
- 12 Battle on the Bridge! Zabuza Returns!
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Naruto has a dangerous encounter with Haku in the forest, but is Haku there to cause trouble? Naruto and Sasuke better complete their training, as Zabuza is alive and has returned for round 2. Will Kakashi, Sasuke, and Sakura be able to defeat the Demon of the Mist? And, can Naruto arrive in time to help out?
Date de diffusion : 2002-12-19
- 13 Haku's Secret Jutsu: Crystal Ice Mirrors
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Round two with Zabuza has started, but this time...Zabuza has Haku fighting along side him. Haku and Sasuke go at it with Sasuke falling behind until he manages to get a kick in. Meanwhile Naruto deals with some of Gato's henchmen. Back at the bridge Haku uses his secret jutsu, Demonic Ice Mirrors. What does this jutsu hold in store for Sasuke? Will Naruto make it to the bridge in time and save Tsunami and Inari as well?
Date de diffusion : 2002-12-26
- 14 The Number One Hyperactive, Knucklehead Ninja Joins the Fight!
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Naruto finally joins the battle on the bridge. But when Naruto stupidly gets caught in the middle of Haku's jutsu as well, he and Sasuke must work together to escape. Kakashi is unable to help them, as he must deal with Zabuza to protect Sakura and Tazuna. How will the two escape from the ice mirrors without any help?
Date de diffusion : 2003-01-09
- 15 Zero Visibility: The Sharingan Shatters
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Naruto and Sasuke continue to fight Haku and are getting beaten bad. After having Naruto try and escape a few times, Sasuke begins to be able to trace Haku's movements. Meanwhile, outside Kakashi and Zabuza begin their fight. Kakashi shows his Sharingan again, but Zabuza tries to remove it from Kakashi's head. He fails, but tells Kakashi he has figured out the Sharingan and dissappears in the mist. Can Naruto and Sasuke escape from Haku's jutsu? What plan does Zabuza have to defeat the Sharingan?
Date de diffusion : 2003-01-16
- 16 The Broken Seal
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Naruto and Sasuke continue their rigorous battle against Haku. When Naruto can't continue any longer, the power of the Sharingan awakens inside of Sasuke, and the tables turn. When Haku targets a vulneable Naruto, Sasuke risks everything to save him. Seeing his friend lie before him, a powerful force awakens inside Naruto, and fiery red chakra begins to pour out. Has Kyubi been set free from Naruto's body? And once released, can anyone stop him?
Date de diffusion : 2003-01-23
- 17 White Past: Hidden Ambition
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Naruto takes out his rage with Kyubi's chakra for killing his rival/friend Sasuke on Haku, and he doesn't stand a chance. However, just before the finishing blow he can't hit him. Naruto realizes that Haku is the boy he met back at the forest. Haku tells Naruto the story of his past how he was hated because of his power, and asks for Naruto to do one favor for him to kill him. Since he took away his dreams, he wants Naruto to kill him. Will Naruto do the one thing he could never do kill another person and do as Haku wishes?
Date de diffusion : 2003-01-30
- 18 The Weapons Known as Shinobi
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Kakashi prepares to stop Zabuza once and for all, but Haku sacrifices his own life to spare Zabuza. Now Zabuza is ready for another round, only Kakashi isn't playing around this time. Failing miserably, Zabuza is confronted by his employer, who has decided to take matters into his own hands.
Date de diffusion : 2003-02-06
- 19 The Demon in the Snow
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Zabuza 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 handedly. 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.
Date de diffusion : 2003-02-13
- 20 A New Chapter Begins: The Chūnin Exam!
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With 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.
Date de diffusion : 2003-02-20
- 21 Identify Yourself: Powerful New Rivals
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After 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.
Date de diffusion : 2003-02-27
- 22 Chūnin Challenge: Rock Lee vs. Sasuke!
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Rock Lee challenges Sasuke to a one-on-one fight. Naruto grows angry and attacks him, only to be beaten in one attack. Sasuke realizes the challenge and eagerly accepts. But will Sasuke be defeated just as easily by this mysterious ninja? Sasuke's only advantage seems to be his Sharingan, but what happens when not even that will work?
Date de diffusion : 2003-03-06
- 23 Genin Takedown! All Nine Rookies Face Off!
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A reunion of all the rookies isn't a very happy one, as all of them prepare to take the Chuunin Exam. With so many rivals around, Naruto's team will need help from a fellow ninja named Kabuto to know what they're up against. Will the group be able to last through the exam?
Date de diffusion : 2003-03-13
- 24 Start Your Engines: The Chūnin Exam Begins!
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The first test of the Chuunin Exam is just that, a written test. When Ibiki issues a strict set of rules, Naruto fails to realize that the objective of the test is to cheat without getting caught. Can Naruto realize the truth before time runs out? And what about the tenth question?
Date de diffusion : 2003-03-20
- 25 The Tenth Question: All or Nothing
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As time ticks away, Naruto's only hope of passing the test lies in the final question. However, there is a requirement to answering the final question. If you choose not to answer it, you fail the test and can try again next time. But, if you choose to answer it and get it wrong, you can never take the test again and must stay a Genin forever! What will Naruto's choice be?
Date de diffusion : 2003-03-27
- 26 Special Report: Live from the Forest of Death!
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Before the second exam can begin, Konohamaru and his friends pull the members of Team 7 aside for interviews, where they retell the storyline to this point.
Date de diffusion : 2003-04-02
- 27 The Chunin Exam Stage 2: The Forest of Death
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The second exam is about to begin, and every ninja must sign a form so that their team can get either the Heaven or Earth Scroll. The goal is to get one of each scroll and make it to the tower in five days. The groups get their scrolls and the exam begins. Naruto is ambushed by a ninja who poses as him. This ninja doesn't fool Sasuke, who immediately figures it out. Meanwhile, a new foe seeks them out, but who is this foe?
Date de diffusion : 2003-04-02
- 28 Eat or Be Eaten: Panic In the Forest
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To prevent further problems, Sasuke thinks up a password to determine friend from foe. Sasuke identifies another fake Naruto, when the phony says the pasword correctly. While Sasuke and Sakura deal with this mysterious ninja, Naruto has his hands full with a giant snake. Can Naruto handle this on his own? And what about Sasuke and Sakura, can they survive the ordeal?
Date de diffusion : 2003-04-09
- 29 Naruto's Counterattack: Never Give In!
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Sasuke is about to give up and give their scroll to the enemy, when Naruto stops him and accuses him of being a fake. Naruto then turns to the Grass ninja and begins his attack. the Grass ninja summons one of his snakes but Naruto uses Kyubi's strength to defeat the snake. He then begins to taunt Sasuke with the same tant Sasuke once gave him. However, when the Grass ninja stops Kyubi's chakra flow, can Sasuke muster up the courage to fight?
Date de diffusion : 2003-04-16
- 30 The Sharingan Revived: Dragon Flame Jutsu!
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Sasuke is still stuck in his trance and even Sakura's pleas can't get him back to normal. After remembering what his brother said, Sasuke begins to fight the Grass ninja again. Meanwhile, Anko searches for the Grass ninja fake. Sasuke falls behind in his fight with the Grass ninja but catches them off guard and ties them to a tree. Sasuke then uses his Katon, Ryuuka no Jutsu (Fire Element: Dragon Flame Jutsu) and it seems he has defeated the ninja. However, is the ninja truly defeated, or is there more to them than meets the eye?
Date de diffusion : 2003-04-23
- 31 Bushy Brow's Pledge: Undying Love and Protection
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Since Sakura was the only who did not get injured in the previous battle she must watch over and protect her teammates. Unknown to her though there are Sound ninja watching from the trees. Sakura falls asleep but is awakened by a nightmare. The sound ninja attack her but she reveals a trap. It fails and Sakura is left defenseless. Lee arrives, but will he be enough to defeat the three Sound ninja?
Date de diffusion : 2003-04-30
- 32 Sakura Blossoms!
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Dosu makes short work of Lee in his weak state, and goes after Sakura to get to Sasuke. Sakura tries to stop him but gets caught by Kin. Kin then tells Zaku to kill Sasuke. Sakura then realizes everyone has been protecting her so it is time for her to protect them. She then brakes free from Kin and attacks Zaku. Can Sakura succeed where even Lee failed?
Date de diffusion : 2003-05-07
- 33 Battle Formation: Ino-Shika-Cho!
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With Sakura defeated and facing certain death, Ino has her team step in and defend Team Kakashi and Rock Lee. It appears that they have the upper hand, but the Sound ninja show how ruthless they really are. Neji and Tenten show up but Neji decides they will not fight for there is an even bigger level of power...and it's not the Sound trio. When Sasuke wakes up with an onimous dark ara surrounding him, and the mysterious seal from Orochimaru spreading over his body, he has but one goal...make his enemies pay!
Date de diffusion : 2003-05-14
- 34 Akamaru Trembles: Gaara's Cruel Strength!
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Kiba, Shino, and Hinata decide to try and eliminate their opponents by taking more scrolls. They arrive upon a battlefield where three Rain ninjas are battling Gaara, Kankuro, and Temari. They remain hidden and observe the battle, thinking one of the Rain ninjas is a dangerous foe. After realizing Gaara's amazing abilities, they discover who is the really the dangerous one, and will be lucky if they can sneak away with their lives!
Date de diffusion : 2003-05-21
- 35 The Scroll's Secret: No Peeking Allowed
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Team Kakashi still has only one scroll and there is only a day left before the test ends. Naruto decides they need to make a fake scroll and goes to open their Earth scroll, when Kabuto shows up and stops him, explaining that the scroll will knock them out until after the exam ends. He then tells them he will help them find the scroll they need. They seem to be on the ones on the hunt, but what happens when they fall into a trap set by the enemy?
Date de diffusion : 2003-05-28