Beyond the Limit of Darkness and Light
Season 202, Episode 1 TV-14
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Gaara employs his Playing Possum Jutsu, which allows the Sand Spirit within him, Shukaku, to display its true power. Naruto and Gamabunta have transformed into a giant Nine-Tailed Fox and use their jutsu to try to awaken Gaara. Soon, Gamabunta’s power weakens and Gaara turns his attack on Naruto. Back at Hidden Leaf Village, the battle continues between Orochimaru and the Third Hokage. With his life on the line, the Third Hokage uses the Sealing Jutsu: Reaper Death Seal to try to stop Orochimaru!
The Third Hokage, Forever…
Season 202, Episode 2 TV-14
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With every ounce of their power, Gaara and Naruto continue to fight. Determined to protect Sakura, Naruto attacks Gaara again and again. Gaara begins to wonder where Naruto finds his strength. Gaara and Naruto were both despised in their home villages, disdained as unnecessary beings. But the difference between them is the heart and desire to protect someone dear who acknowledges their existence. Gaara comes to realize that love is why Naruto is strong…
Return of the Morning Mist
Season 202, Episode 3 TV-14
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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. Two unfamiliar figures appear in the village. They are Sasuke’s older brother, Itachi Uchiha, and the wanted S-rank criminal Kisame Hoshigaki. Sensing a suspicious aura, Asuma and Kurenai hurry to confront them. When the duo’s true identities are revealed, a battle ensues.
Eye to Eye: Sharingan vs. Sharingan!
Season 202, Episode 4 TV-14
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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. At first, the battle between Itachi and Kakashi is even. But Itachi’s strength shows the reason the Uchiha were so strong and feared! Can Kakashi counter such a fierce attack and win?
Jiraiya: Naruto’s Potential Disaster!
Season 202, Episode 5 TV-14
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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. Naruto is eager to learn new ninjutsu. Sasuke visits Kakashi in the hospital and learns the cause of his illness—his brother, Itachi. Itachi, who enacted the annihilation of their clan, is now after Naruto!
Roar, Chidori! Brother vs. Brother!
Season 202, Episode 6 TV-14
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Intent on confronting Itachi, Sasuke rushes to the town where Naruto is staying. On the way, tragic memories of his past come flooding back. Long ago, Sasuke idolized his brother, who graduated from the Ninja Academy at the top his class at age 7, and at age 13, became a leader within the Anbu Black Ops. But one night, he single-handedly wiped out the entire Uchiha clan save one, his younger brother Sasuke.
Hate Among the Uchihas: The Last of the Clan!
Season 202, Episode 7 TV-14
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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. Jiraiya warns Kisame and Itachi that he’ll never let them have Naruto. But Sasuke asks Jiraiya not to interfere! Grimacing in intense pain, Sasuke is determined to stand up against Itachi. Seething with anger over the deaths of his parents and clan, the fight for vengeance begins!
A New Training Begins: I Will Be Strong!
Season 202, Episode 8 TV-14
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Deeply hurt mentally and physically, Sasuke is taken back to the Hidden Leaf Village by Guy. If only the medical specialist Tsunade were there… Jiraiya and Naruto search for leads in their quest to find Tsunade. At a festival the two are surrounded by some unsavory ninja, but Jiraiya’s powerful jutsu frightens them away. Jiraiya informs Naruto he’s going to teach him that very jutsu. Finally, serious training begins!
Keep On Training: Pop Goes the Water Balloon!
Season 202, Episode 9 TV-14
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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. Step one involves gathering chakra in one’s palm and using it to pop water balloons. It looks easy enough, but… Will Naruto be able to clear this first step of training?!
Focal Point: The Mark of the Leaf
Season 202, Episode 10 TV-14
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Naruto manages to complete the first step of his training. But the next step, making a rubber ball explode with chakra, proves extremely difficult. He gets to the point where he can puncture the ball, but he is nowhere near making it explode. Jiraiya gives Naruto a hint. Naruto resumes his training, but the results are the same!
An Impossible Choice: The Pain Within Tsunade’s Heart
Season 202, Episode 11 TV-14
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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. Tsunade would never agree to treat the man who killed the Third Hokage, but Orochimaru has a plan up his sleeve that would exploit Tsunade’s painful past.
Unforgivable! A Total Lack of Respect!
Season 202, Episode 12 TV-14
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In exchange for healing his arms, Orochimaru offers to bring back to life Tsunade’s younger brother Nawaki and Dan, her sweetheart. However, he also tells her that when he is healed, he will resume his assault on the Hidden Leaf Village. Tsunade is given one week to answer and is torn between saving the Hidden Leaf Village and the possibility of seeing her beloved brother and lover alive again. Then Jiraiya finds Tsunade and tells her that she has been appointed the Fifth Hokage!
Inheritance! The Necklace of Death!
Season 202, Episode 13 TV-14
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Naruto is incensed at the way Tsunade disrespects the position of Hokage and challenges her to a fight. Naruto uses the Fourth Hokage’s technique which he’s been practicing but is easily countered. Naruto declares that he will master the jutsu, and Tsunade tells him if he masters the jutsu within a certain timeframe she’ll give him her precious necklace!
A Dubious Offer! Tsunade’s Choice
Season 202, Episode 14 TV-14
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Naruto practices hard so he can win the necklace from Tsunade. Meanwhile, Tsunade is in a dilemma over Orochimaru’s offer. Her hesitation to promptly refuse leads Kabuto to assume she’ll take the offer.
Breakdown! The Deal is Off!
Season 202, Episode 15 TV-14
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Gripped by the desire to see Nawaki and Dan, Tsunade almost succumbs to Orochimaru’s tempting offer. But seeing Nawaki and Dan’s dreams carried on by Naruto, she breaks off the deal. Orochimaru is determined to heal his arm and focuses on exploiting Tsunade’s weakness.
Attack! Fury of the Rasengan!
Season 202, Episode 16 TV-14
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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. Naruto also attempts a summoning jutsu, but ends up with Gamatatsu, Gamakichi’s younger brother. Meanwhile, Kabuto has defeated Shizune. Naruto approaches Tsunade who is trembling in fear! Seething with anger, Naruto pulls himself up and tries to attack…
The Fifth Hokage! A Life on the Line!
Season 202, Episode 17 TV-14
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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. Tsunade places her last shred of hope in Naruto who shares Nawaki and Dan’s dreams. Tsunade has a fear of blood, but through her desire to protect Naruto, she is able to overcome it.
Deadlock! Sannin Showdown!
Season 202, Episode 18 TV-14
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Jiraiya, Tsunade and Orochimaru all release their summoning jutsu. And a fierce battle begins. Jiraiya and Tsunade join forces against Orochimaru. Despite her injuries, Tsunade desperately challenges Orochimaru. The toad, snake and slug engage!
Kidnapped! Naruto’s Hot Spring Adventure!
Season 202, Episode 19 TV-14
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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. Waiting for them there is the Akagi gang, who lent money to Tsunade years before. They steal the necklace while Naruto and the others are bathing. Naruto chases after them, but he starts to sympathize with them when they tell him their story.
Tsunade’s Warning: Ninja No More!
Season 202, Episode 20 TV-14
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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. After fighting Gaara during the Chunin Exam, Lee's body is too damaged. What will Lee do now that his dream is crushed? Meanwhile, the Leaf Village is still trying to recover from the attack of the Sound ninja.
The Will of Fire Still Burns
Season 202, Episode 21 TV-14
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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. Meanwhile, Konohamaru is in shock from the passing of the Third Hokage. Konohamaru is unhappy with Tsunade, who has become the new Hokage. Tsunade is ready to wrestle the troublesome boy into submission, but Naruto tries to settle things.
Sensei and Student: The Bond of the Shinobi
Season 202, Episode 22 TV-14
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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. Guy alone encouraged him, and thanks to Guy's words, Lee's dream to become a ninja became true using taijutsu alone. Meanwhile, after her painful declaration Tsunade is aware of Lee's feelings of regret. Tsunade prepares to proceed with the risky surgery.
Gotta See! Gotta Know! Kakashi Sensei’s True Face!
Season 202, Episode 23 TV-14
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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. First, they treat him to a bowl of noodles so that they can watch him take off his mask to eat. Kakashi is a little suspicious of their odd behavior, but in the instant before he begins eating, their tactic fails!
Mission: Help an Old Friend in the Land of Tea!
Season 202, Episode 24 TV-14
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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. On their way to the Land of Tea, the three meet a mysterious man, Idate, who says he hates ninja. Itade throws fighting words at the three, and then runs off at unbelievable speed. When the three meet up with Jirocho, their client, they are surprised to learn the true purpose of their mission.
The Race is On! Trouble on the High Seas!
Season 202, Episode 25 TV-14
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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. Meanwhile, Naruto and the others have caught up with the fleeing Idate. They plead with him since it is their job to protect him against Aoi and the other Rain ninja. But Idate hates ninja and will not listen.
Run Idate Run! Nagi Island Awaits!
Season 202, Episode 26 TV-14
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Naruto and his squad manage to catch up to Idate, only to find him hurt and unconscious with Aoi nearby. Fukusuke, the runner for the Wagarashi clan, is so certain he can win he takes a break!
A Fierce Battle of Rolling Thunder!
Season 202, Episode 27 TV-14
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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. Although torn by his feelings for his comrades, Idate was determined to become a chunin and resolved to do his best. But his squad was told that they failed.
The Last Leg: A Final Act of Desperation
Season 202, Episode 28 TV-14
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Boss Jirocho waits, confident that Idate will win. But Aoi, the ninja sent by the Wagarashi clan, stands in the way. Just before the finish line, Aoi brings Sasuke down. Sakura tries to save him and both end up falling over the cliff. Despite his injuries Naruto summons all his remaining strength to protect Idate and save Sasuke and Sakura.
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