Long Time No See: Jiraiya Returns!
Season 201, Episode 1 TV-14
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Jiraiya, one of the legendary Three Ninja, suddenly appears before Ebisu and Naruto. Naruto gives Jiraiya the nickname, “Pervy Sage.” But Naruto also asks Jiraiya to oversee his training instead of Ebisu. Jiraiya agrees, and finds the seal which contains the Nine-Tailed Fox inside Naruto.
The Summoning Jutsu: Wisdom of the Toad Sage!
Season 201, Episode 2 TV-14
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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! The Sand Village which has a formal alliance with Hidden Leaf Village has entered into an agreement with the Sound Village to destroy the Leaf. Hayate witnesses this secret meeting and rushes to report this to the Hokage. But he is confronted by Baki and they start to battle. Meanwhile, Jiraiya teaches Naruto the “Summoning Jutsu,” but what Naruto summons is…
A Feeling of Yearning, a Flower Full of Hope
Season 201, Episode 3 TV-14
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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 which is sealed inside him. Meanwhile, Sakura worries about Sasuke who has been hospitalized and heads for the clinic. Around that time, the Hokage has gathered the Hidden Leaf Jonin in the meeting hall and informs them that Hayate has been found dead near Kikyo Castle.
Live or Die: Risk it All to Win it All!
Season 201, Episode 4 TV-14
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It is three weeks since Naruto began training under Jiraiya. And Naruto has been on the brink of collapse many times. But Jiraiya believes that Naruto has the makings to become a future Hokage and continues the training. Later, Jiraiya throws him off a precipice. Jiraiya hopes that from the fear of death, Naruto will awaken and draw out the “Nine-Tail Chakra” inside him.
He Flies! He Jumps! He Lurks! Chief Toad Appears!
Season 201, Episode 5 TV-14
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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. In order to make Gamabunta accept him, Naruto challenges the toad to shake him off his back and clings for dear life. Meanwhile back at the Sand Village, Baki gathers Temari, Kankuro and Gaara and tells them that they will take the next Chunin test.
Hospital Besieged: The Evil Hand Revealed!
Season 201, Episode 6 TV-14
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On the day of the test, Gaara disappears from the inn where the Sand Ninja are staying and goes to Hidden Leaf Hospital. Gaara sneaks into Lee’s room and gazes coldly down him. And Gaara’s begins its assault on Lee. At that time, Shikamaru uses the Shadow Possession Jutsu to restrict Gaara’s movements.
The Final Rounds: Rush to the Battle Arena!
Season 201, Episode 7 TV-14
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The day of the Exam finally arrives. Naruto’s first opponent is Neji Hyuga. Naruto is a bit nervous since Neji is rumored to be very strong. Naruto sets out for the main arena, but it is very far and there is the danger that he may be late. Konohamaru arrives and offers to show him a shortcut, but they get stuck in some trouble!
Byakugan vs. Shadow Clone Jutsu!
Season 201, Episode 8 TV-14
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Finally, Chunin Exam starts with the eight Ninja who qualified in the preliminaries. But Sasuke is nowhere to be found. Naruto and Sakura worry for Sasuke’s safety. The first round starts with Naruto against Neji Hyuga.
Ultimate Defense: Zero Blind Spot!
Season 201, Episode 9 TV-14
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Naruto is unable to use his Shadow Clone Jutsu against Neji who can see chakra points! Furthermore, Neji has his impregnable Eight Trigrams Palms Rotation defense technique. This technique creates a 360-degree barrier and when under attack, massive amounts of Chakra is released from the entire body making a physical attack impossible. Neji counters Naruto’s attack and finds the 64 Chakra points in Naruto’s body!
A Failure’s True Power
Season 201, Episode 10 TV-14
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Naruto and Neji’s battle continue with Neji showing enormous power. Neji is about ready to inflict the final blow upon Naruto, but despite being battered, Naruto stands and shows no signs of giving up. But Neji uses his Gentle Fist to shut down all of Naruto’s chakra points, and he can no longer release any Chakra. Just then, Naruto remembers Jiraiya’s words. It is about the immense power of the Nine-Tail Fox Chakra which sleeps within Naruto. And with desperation, Naruto begins his hand seals…
Hit It or Quit It: The Final Rounds Get Complicated!
Season 201, Episode 11 TV-14
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Defeated by Naruto, Neji is being taken to the hospital, when Neji’s uncle Hiashi appears. He has come, to tell Neji the truth about the time his father Hizashi died. Neji has harbored a grudge against Hiashi for his father’s death. However, Hiashi explains that he himself had intended to die, but that Hizashi had chosen his “destiny” and death. Upon hearing those words, Neji begins to ponder if a person’s “destiny” is predetermined as he had believed, or if, as Naruto said, it is chosen by oneself.
Zero Motivation: The Guy with Cloud Envy!
Season 201, Episode 12 TV-14
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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, and when he learns that his opponent is Temari, his fighting spirit wanes even more. During the match, he gazes at the clouds, thinking about the reason why he decided to become a Ninja. As Kurenai watches him from the stands, Asuma tells her something very unusual about him…
Dancing Leaf, Squirming Sand
Season 201, Episode 13 TV-14
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In the Shikamaru and Temari’s match, Shikamaru who had the upper hand suddenly makes a surprising decision! Next up is Sasuke and Gaara, but Sasuke still hasn’t arrived at the arena and he only has ten mintues left. Rumors abound making Naruto anxious and forcing Sakura to worry. Then suddenly the voice over the microphone announces Sasuke’s arrival.
Bushy Brow’s Jutsu: Sasuke Style!
Season 201, Episode 14 TV-14
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Sasuke and Gaara’a anticipated match begins. Gaara eerily talks to himself, as though addressing someone. Gaara begins his attack, transforming inside his Sand armor. But Sasuke has increased his speed to a level that amazes the audience.
Late for the Show, But Ready to Go! The Ultimate Secret Technique is Born!
Season 201, Episode 15 TV-14
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Sauske's speed and moves are identical to Lee’s Taijutsu. But Gaara is not an opponent who can be defeated with just Taijutsu. Naruto knows that Gaara lives to kill, and he pleads with Kakashi to stop the match. But Kakashi merely watches intently.
Zero Hour! The Destuction of the Hidden Leaf Village Begins!
Season 201, Episode 16 TV-14
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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. However, Kankuro and Temari are concerned about Gaara’s wounds. They take Gaara and leave the arena, putting off the plot against Hidden Leaf. Sasuke’s match against Gaara is cancelled, and Sasuke goes after Gaara and the Sand Ninja.
Village in Distress: A New A-Ranked Mission!
Season 201, Episode 17 TV-14
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The Sound and Sand Ninja, along with Orochimaru, begin their move to destroy Hidden Leaf Village. The arena has become a battleground. Kakashi orders Sakura to her first A-rank mission since the Land of Waves. The mission is to pursue Sasuke and give him assistance together with Naruto and Shikamaru. As additional back-up, Kakashi uses his Summoning Jutsu to call up “Pakkun,” his ninja hound. Freed from the Genjutsu by Sakura, Naruto and Shikamaru follow Sakura to go after Sasuke, without knowing the reason why. Meanwhile, up on the roof, the Hokage and Orochimaru face each other, poised for battle…
A Shirker’s Call to Action: Layabout No More!
Season 201, Episode 18 TV-14
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Along with Pakkun, Naruto, Sakura and Shikamaru are in hot pursuit of Sasuke. Pakkun senses nine of Orochimaru’s men coming after them. Shikamaru suggests a diversionary tactic.The strategy would mean one person staying back as a decoy and while the enemy is occupied, the three would make a run for it. The chance that the decoy will be killed is very high.
An Unrivaled Match: Hokage Battle Royale!
Season 201, Episode 19 TV-14
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Orochimaru traps the Hokage inside a barrier and continue to battle. Using the Forbidden Summoning Jutsu: Reanimation Orochimaru summons the First and Second Hokage to fight the Third Hokage. The First Hokage uses his Secret Wood Style Jutsu: Deep Forest Emergence which only he can perform and traps the Third Hokage in a tangle of branches. However, the Third Hokage summons the Monkey King Enma…
A Mistake from the Past: A Face Revealed!
Season 201, Episode 20 TV-14
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Sasuke finally catches up to Gaara, Temari, and Kankuro. Kankuro escapes with Gaara leaving Temari to face Sasuke. She uses her Ninja Art: Sand Storm to torment Sasuke. But Sasuke uses a Substitution Jutsu to overpower Temari and gets back into pursuit. Meanwhile, the Third Hokage and Orochimaru continue to battle. Beneath Orochimaru’s mask, an unfamiliar young face appears and the Hokage is shocked. Orochimaru has taken over the body of a young man with his Immortality Jutsu. The next body Orochimaru targets is Sasuke!
Forbidden Secret Technique: Reaper Death Seal!
Season 201, Episode 21 TV-14
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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.” The Grim Reaper extracts the souls from the First and Second Hokage, leaving the Hokage to confront Orochimaru face to face. The arm of the Grim Reaper eats into Orochimaru’s belly and latches on the his soul. When a soul is taken with the Reaper Death Seal, the human will never rest in peace, but will suffer eternally!
Astonishing Truth! Gaara’s Identity Emerges!
Season 201, Episode 22 TV-14
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Shino appears as Sasuke and Kankuro battle. Leaving Shino to handle Kankuro, Sasuke goes after Gaara. As Temari escapes into the forest carrying Gaara, he regains consciousness. Sasuke catches up and the two prepare to fight. Just then, Gaara seems to be in agony and half his face begins to contort. Something inside Gaara is awakening!
Sasuke’s Decision: Pushed to the Edge!
Season 201, Episode 23 TV-14
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Half of Gaara’s body has transformed and Sasuke continues his battle against him. Gaara is relentless and the reveals the reason he fights Sasuke is because he too seeks power, and his eyes are filled with hatred! To Gaara, fighting means to kill, and he measures the value of his existence by that.
Assassin of the Moonlit Night
Season 201, Episode 24 TV-14
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By the time Naruto and Sakura catch up, Sasuke has exhausted his strength and collapsed. Naruto is shocked at Gaara’s appearance, half his body transformed into a monster, and tries to escape with Sasuke. But Gaara attacks Sasuke again. Sakura tries to protect Sasuke, but succumbs to the attack. Suddenly, Gaara holds his head in pain. Memories of his troubled childhood are filling his mind!
Light vs. Dark: The Two Faces of Gaara
Season 201, Episode 25 TV-14
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Naruto is helpless against Gara’s immense power. While Naruto declares that he fights for his comrades, Gaara says he fights for himself. And soon, Gaara’s sad past is revealed, a past in which he was feared as a monster and no one acknowledged him. Naruto compares Gaara’s past with his own and begins to feel compassion towards him.
Naruto’s Ninja Handbook
Season 201, Episode 26 TV-14
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Naruto is helpless against Gaara’s overpowering strength. However, after seeing Sasuke risking life and limb to save him and Sakura, Naruto remembers Iruka’s words that when a person really wants to protect something important that’s when he finds true strength. He garners an unbelievable amount of Chakra and brings Gaara down. But just as he is about to deliver the final blow, Gaara’s true form manifests itself!
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