Naruto

E1. Enter: Naruto Uzumaki!

Oct 3, 2002 · 24m

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!

E2. My Name Is Konohamaru!

Oct 10, 2002 · 24m

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!"

E3. Sasuke and Sakura: Friends or Foes?

Oct 17, 2002 · 24m

On the way to becoming a ninja, Naruto must team up with his classmates, the pretty Sakura and the pretty serious Sasuke...

E4. Pass or Fail: Survival Test

Oct 24, 2002 · 24m

Now that Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura are a team, they meet with their sensei, the enigmatic and aloof Kakashi.

E5. You Failed! Kakashi's Final Decision

Oct 31, 2002 · 24m

With the threat of failure hanging over their heads, Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura try everything they know to pass the grueling survival test.

E6. A Dangerous Mission! Journey to the Land of Waves!

Nov 7, 2002 · 24m

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!

E7. The Assassin of the Mist!

Nov 14, 2002 · 24m

Naruto and his squad arrive in the Land of the Waves and learn that an evil businessman named Gato has taken over the land.

E8. The Oath of Pain

Nov 21, 2002 · 24m

With Kakashi captured, Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura must defend against Zabuza's attacks. Naruto realizes that working together with Sasuke may be the only way to save Kakashi. Will the combined effort of the two be enough to free Kakashi and defeat Zabuza?

E9. Kakashi: Sharingan Warrior

Nov 28, 2002 · 24m

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?

E10. The Forest of Chakra

Dec 5, 2002 · 24m

With Zabuza gone things are now settling and Tazuna can go and build 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?

E11. The Land Where a Hero Once Lived

Dec 12, 2002 · 24m

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?

E12. Battle on the Bridge! Zabuza Returns!

Dec 19, 2002 · 24m

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?

E13. Haku's Secret Jutsu: Crystal Ice Mirrors

Dec 26, 2002 · 24m

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?

E14. The Number One Hyperactive, Knucklehead Ninja Joins the Fight!

Jan 9, 2003 · 24m

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?

E15. Zero Visibility: The Sharingan Shatters

Jan 16, 2003 · 24m

Naruto and Sasuke continue to fight Haku and are getting beaten bad. After having Naruto try and escape a few times, Sasuke begins to see a pattern. Meanwhile, outside Kakashi and Zabuza begin their fight. Can Naruto and Sasuke escape from Haku's jutsu? What plan does Zabuza have to defeat the Sharingan?

E16. The Broken Seal

Jan 23, 2003 · 24m

Naruto and Sasuke continue their rigorous battle against Haku. When Haku targets a vulnerable Naruto, Sasuke risks everything to save him. Seeing his friend lie before him, a powerful force awakens inside Naruto. Has Kyubi been set free. If so, can anyone stop him?

E17. White Past: Hidden Ambition

Jan 30, 2003 · 24m

Naruto takes out his rage on Haku, who doesn't stand a chance. However, Naruto realises that Haku is the boy he met back at the forest. Haku tells Naruto the story of his past and asks for Naruto to do him one favour..... Will Naruto do the one thing he could never do just as Haku wishes?

E18. The Weapons Known as Shinobi

Feb 6, 2003 · 24m

Kakashi prepares to stop Zabuza once and for all, but Haku has other plans. Zabuza's employer shows up and he's decided to take matters into his own hands...

E19. The Demon in the Snow

Feb 13, 2003 · 24m

Thinking of Haku, Naruto angrily confronts Zabuza, but he learns that cruel reality is the fate of a ninja.

E20. A New Chapter Begins: The Chunin Exam!

Feb 20, 2003 · 24m

Naruto and his team return to the Village Hidden in the Leaves after their battle in Land of Waves.

E21. Identify Yourself: Powerful New Rivals

Feb 27, 2003 · 24m

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.

E22. Chunin Challenge: Rock Lee vs. Sasuke!

Mar 6, 2003 · 24m

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?

E23. Genin Takedown! All Nine Rookies Face Off!

Mar 13, 2003 · 24m

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?

E24. Start Your Engines: The Chunin Exam Begins!

Mar 20, 2003 · 24m

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 the true objective of the test. Can Naruto realize the truth before time runs out? And what about the tenth question?

E25. The Tenth Question: All or Nothing!

Mar 27, 2003 · 24m

Ibiki declares what seems like a harsh and unreasonable rule for the hardest part of the first exam.

E26. Special Report: Live from the Forest of Death!

Apr 2, 2003 · 24m

Konohamaru, the grandson of Leaf Village's Third Hokage, shows up at the Chunin Exam site. He comes along with Moegi and Udon to cover the events for the Ninja Academy's school newspaper. Konohamaru looks up to Naruto like an older brother and through interviews with the characters, recaps their adventures thus far.

E27. The Chunin Exam Stage 2: The Forest of Death

Apr 2, 2003 · 24m

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.

E28. Eat or Be Eaten: Panic in the Forest

Apr 9, 2003 · 24m

To prevent further problems, Sasuke thinks up a password to determine friend from foe, but will it be that simple? Meanwhile Naruto has his hands full with a giant snake. Can he handle this on his own and what about Sasuke and Sakura, can they survive the ordeal?

E29. Naruto's Counterattack: Never Give In!

Apr 16, 2003 · 24m

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 his attention to the Grass Ninja.... The battle is intense and when the Grass Ninja appears to get the upper hand, can Sasuke muster up the courage to fight?

E30. The Sharingan Revived: Dragon-Flame Jutsu!

Apr 23, 2003 · 24m

Sasuke is still stuck in his trance and even Sakura's pleas can't get him back to normal. Meanwhile, Anko searches for the grass ninja fake. When the team appear to get the upper hand the question begs to be asked. Are the ninja truly defeated, or is there more to them than meets the eye?