Naruto (2002)
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Hideyuki Hamada — Key Animation
Episodes 8
Identify Yourself: Powerful New Rivals
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.
Read MoreThe Tactician's Intent
Naruto and the others attempt to prove that Kouhmei is the one responsible for the ghost. However, what Naruto and the gang discover leaves even more mysteries unsolved.
Read MoreThe Closed Door
Naruto is recovering thanks to the mysterious girl, Isaribi. While Naruto is recovering, Anko, Shino, and Ino search for him and also meet the man in charge of the payroll shipment. The group eventually meets back up, but not before finding the sea monster's lair.
Read MoreRun, Dodge, Zigzag! Chase or Be Chased!
Naruto, Kiba, and Hinata were on their way back to Konoha when they were attacked by a group of ninjas. The ninjas were wearing the same uniforms as Naruto, Kiba, and Hinata, and they claimed to be the real ninjas.
Naruto and his friends were confused, but they soon realized that they had been tricked. The imposters were actually evil ninjas who were trying to take over Konoha. Naruto and his friends fought bravely, and they were eventually able to defeat the imposters.
The real Naruto, Kiba, and Hinata returned to Konoha as heroes. They had saved the village from the evil imposters, and they were celebrated as heroes.
Read MorePlease, Mr. Postman!!
Naruto accidentally met up with Jiraiya while he was working on his next book. Naruto begged Jiraiya to train him, but Jiraiya refused. He told Naruto that he had to finish his book first.
Naruto was disappointed, but he didn't give up. He decided to help Jiraiya with his book. He helped Jiraiya with research, and he even helped him with the writing.
One day, while Naruto was helping Jiraiya, they were attacked by a group of courier ninjas. The courier ninjas were trying to steal Jiraiya's book.
Naruto and Jiraiya fought bravely, and they were eventually able to defeat the courier ninjas. They saved the book, and they also learned a valuable lesson about teamwork.
Read MoreThe Star's Radiance
After Akahoshi tries to execute Sumaru, Hakato and the rest of the children stand up to protect their village. Akahoshi, finding the village turning against him, takes drastic steps to ensure his success. Naruto is the only one left who can take down this menace, can he do it alone? or will he find help from someone more powerful....
Read MoreA Limitless Supply of Ninja Tools
Naruto, Chouji, and Yurinojou take on Ruiga, who uses water as a weapon. Ruiga has the power to draw out water from the Earth, giving him an unlimited supply of ninja weapons. How can they defeat an opponent who has a limitless supply of water? Even if they can win, can they defeat the second ninja, Jiga? Also, what is the Princess' true motive for running away?
Read MoreThe ANBU Gives Up? Naruto's Recollection
In order to get the information they need about Gennou, the ANBU put Naruto in a trance, hoping to prong the information they need from Naruto's memory. However, even by doing all of this, will they get the information they need?
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