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Naruto Episode Guide
A PopRot-friendly guide to all 220 original Naruto episodes, organized by story arc with quick summaries, internal character links, and easy navigation.
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Prologue / Team 7 Begins
Episodes 1-5
Naruto is introduced, Team 7 forms, and the early dynamic between Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, and Kakashi is established.
Land of Waves
Episodes 6-19
Team 7 takes its first major mission outside the village and faces Zabuza and Haku, turning a simple escort job into a life-or-death lesson.
Chunin Exams
Episodes 20-67
The young ninja enter the Chunin Exams, meet rival teams, and face high-pressure tests that reveal new abilities and dangerous enemies.
Konoha Crush
Episodes 68-80
The exams explode into an invasion of the Hidden Leaf, forcing students, teachers, and leaders into a battle for the village.
Search for Tsunade
Episodes 81-100
Jiraiya trains Naruto while the search for Tsunade brings the legendary Sannin and Naruto’s Rasengan training into focus.
Land of Tea / Interlude Missions
Episodes 101-106
Team 7 and the Leaf ninja move through lighter anime-original missions that keep character bonds and teamwork in focus.
Sasuke Recovery Mission
Episodes 107-135
Sasuke’s conflict reaches a breaking point, and the Leaf’s young ninja risk everything to bring him home.
Rice Field Country Investigation
Episodes 136-141
Naruto and Sakura investigate Orochimaru-related leads while processing the fallout from Sasuke’s departure.
Anime-Original Ninja Missions
Episodes 142-160
Naruto joins rotating Leaf teams on missions that highlight side characters, unusual enemies, and village politics.
Character-Focused Side Stories
Episodes 161-186
A run of standalone and short-arc stories gives extra attention to supporting characters, comedy, and smaller village threats.
Late-Series Missions
Episodes 187-202
Naruto continues taking missions across different lands while the series builds toward its final stretch.
Final Original Arcs / Bridge to Shippuden
Episodes 203-220
The last anime-original stories close out the original series and position Naruto for the next stage of his training.
Prologue / Team 7 Begins Episodes 1-5
Naruto is introduced, Team 7 forms, and the early dynamic between Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, and Kakashi is established.
Naruto Uzumaki makes his debut as the loud, lonely prankster of the Hidden Leaf, and the truth about the Nine-Tails begins to explain why the village treats him differently.
Naruto meets Konohamaru, a younger ninja who mirrors his need for recognition, giving the episode a comedic look at legacy, status, and wanting to be seen.
Team 7 starts taking shape as Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura clash, compete, and begin learning how difficult teamwork will be under Kakashi.
Kakashi tests the new squad with the bell exercise, forcing Team 7 to learn that ninja success depends on trust as much as individual talent.
The bell test reaches its conclusion, setting the emotional rules for Team 7 and establishing Kakashi’s lesson about comrades.
Land of Waves Episodes 6-19
Team 7 takes its first major mission outside the village and faces Zabuza and Haku, turning a simple escort job into a life-or-death lesson.
This Land of Waves episode continues Team 7’s first serious mission, using “A Dangerous Mission! Journey to the Land of Waves!” to push Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, and Kakashi into harsher battles against Zabuza, Haku, and the reality of ninja life.
This Land of Waves episode continues Team 7’s first serious mission, using “The Assassin of the Mist!” to push Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, and Kakashi into harsher battles against Zabuza, Haku, and the reality of ninja life.
This Land of Waves episode continues Team 7’s first serious mission, using “The Oath of Pain” to push Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, and Kakashi into harsher battles against Zabuza, Haku, and the reality of ninja life.
This Land of Waves episode continues Team 7’s first serious mission, using “Kakashi: Sharingan Warrior!” to push Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, and Kakashi into harsher battles against Zabuza, Haku, and the reality of ninja life.
This Land of Waves episode continues Team 7’s first serious mission, using “The Forest of Chakra” to push Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, and Kakashi into harsher battles against Zabuza, Haku, and the reality of ninja life.
This Land of Waves episode continues Team 7’s first serious mission, using “The Land Where a Hero Once Lived” to push Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, and Kakashi into harsher battles against Zabuza, Haku, and the reality of ninja life.
This Land of Waves episode continues Team 7’s first serious mission, using “Battle on the Bridge! Zabuza Returns!” to push Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, and Kakashi into harsher battles against Zabuza, Haku, and the reality of ninja life.
This Land of Waves episode continues Team 7’s first serious mission, using “Haku‘s Secret Jutsu: Demonic Mirroring Ice Crystals” to push Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, and Kakashi into harsher battles against Zabuza, Haku, and the reality of ninja life.
This Land of Waves episode continues Team 7’s first serious mission, using “The Number One Hyperactive, Knucklehead Ninja Joins the Fight!” to push Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, and Kakashi into harsher battles against Zabuza, Haku, and the reality of ninja life.
This Land of Waves episode continues Team 7’s first serious mission, using “Zero Visibility: The Sharingan Shatters” to push Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, and Kakashi into harsher battles against Zabuza, Haku, and the reality of ninja life.
This Land of Waves episode continues Team 7’s first serious mission, using “The Broken Seal” to push Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, and Kakashi into harsher battles against Zabuza, Haku, and the reality of ninja life.
This Land of Waves episode continues Team 7’s first serious mission, using “White Past: Hidden Ambition” to push Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, and Kakashi into harsher battles against Zabuza, Haku, and the reality of ninja life.
This Land of Waves episode continues Team 7’s first serious mission, using “The Weapons Known as Shinobi” to push Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, and Kakashi into harsher battles against Zabuza, Haku, and the reality of ninja life.
This Land of Waves episode continues Team 7’s first serious mission, using “The Demon in the Snow” to push Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, and Kakashi into harsher battles against Zabuza, Haku, and the reality of ninja life.
Chunin Exams Episodes 20-67
The young ninja enter the Chunin Exams, meet rival teams, and face high-pressure tests that reveal new abilities and dangerous enemies.
This Chunin Exams episode centers on “A New Chapter Begins: The Chūnin Exam!,” moving the tournament forward through rivalries, strategy, survival pressure, and new techniques from the young Leaf and visiting ninja.
This Chunin Exams episode centers on “Identify Yourself: Powerful New Rivals,” moving the tournament forward through rivalries, strategy, survival pressure, and new techniques from the young Leaf and visiting ninja.
This Chunin Exams episode centers on “Chūnin Challenge: Rock Lee vs. Sasuke!,” moving the tournament forward through rivalries, strategy, survival pressure, and new techniques from the young Leaf and visiting ninja.
This Chunin Exams episode centers on “Genin Takedown! All Nine Rookies Face Off!,” moving the tournament forward through rivalries, strategy, survival pressure, and new techniques from the young Leaf and visiting ninja.
This Chunin Exams episode centers on “Start Your Engines: The Chūnin Exam Begins!,” moving the tournament forward through rivalries, strategy, survival pressure, and new techniques from the young Leaf and visiting ninja.
This Chunin Exams episode centers on “The Tenth Question: All or Nothing!,” moving the tournament forward through rivalries, strategy, survival pressure, and new techniques from the young Leaf and visiting ninja.
This Chunin Exams episode centers on “Special Report: Live from the Forest of Death!,” moving the tournament forward through rivalries, strategy, survival pressure, and new techniques from the young Leaf and visiting ninja.
This Chunin Exams episode centers on “The Chūnin Exam Stage 2: The Forest of Death,” moving the tournament forward through rivalries, strategy, survival pressure, and new techniques from the young Leaf and visiting ninja.
This Chunin Exams episode centers on “Eat or Be Eaten: Panic in the Forest,” moving the tournament forward through rivalries, strategy, survival pressure, and new techniques from the young Leaf and visiting ninja.
This Chunin Exams episode centers on “Naruto‘s Counterattack: Never Give In!,” moving the tournament forward through rivalries, strategy, survival pressure, and new techniques from the young Leaf and visiting ninja.
This Chunin Exams episode centers on “The Sharingan Revived: Dragon-Flame Jutsu!,” moving the tournament forward through rivalries, strategy, survival pressure, and new techniques from the young Leaf and visiting ninja.
This Chunin Exams episode centers on “Bushy Brow’s Pledge: Undying Love and Protection!,” moving the tournament forward through rivalries, strategy, survival pressure, and new techniques from the young Leaf and visiting ninja.
This Chunin Exams episode centers on “Sakura Blossoms!,” moving the tournament forward through rivalries, strategy, survival pressure, and new techniques from the young Leaf and visiting ninja.
This Chunin Exams episode centers on “Battle Formation: Ino–Shika–Chō!!,” moving the tournament forward through rivalries, strategy, survival pressure, and new techniques from the young Leaf and visiting ninja.
This Chunin Exams episode centers on “Akamaru Trembles: Gaara‘s Cruel Strength!,” moving the tournament forward through rivalries, strategy, survival pressure, and new techniques from the young Leaf and visiting ninja.
This Chunin Exams episode centers on “The Scroll’s Secret: No Peeking Allowed,” moving the tournament forward through rivalries, strategy, survival pressure, and new techniques from the young Leaf and visiting ninja.
This Chunin Exams episode centers on “Clone vs. Clone: Mine Are Better Than Yours!,” moving the tournament forward through rivalries, strategy, survival pressure, and new techniques from the young Leaf and visiting ninja.
This Chunin Exams episode centers on “Surviving the Cut! The Rookie Nine Together Again!,” moving the tournament forward through rivalries, strategy, survival pressure, and new techniques from the young Leaf and visiting ninja.
This Chunin Exams episode centers on “Narrowing the Field: Sudden Death Elimination!,” moving the tournament forward through rivalries, strategy, survival pressure, and new techniques from the young Leaf and visiting ninja.
This Chunin Exams episode centers on “Bushy Brow’s Jealousy: Lions Barrage Unleashed!,” moving the tournament forward through rivalries, strategy, survival pressure, and new techniques from the young Leaf and visiting ninja.
This Chunin Exams episode centers on “Kakashi and Orochimaru: Face-to-Face!,” moving the tournament forward through rivalries, strategy, survival pressure, and new techniques from the young Leaf and visiting ninja.
This Chunin Exams episode centers on “Kunoichi Rumble: The Rivals Get Serious!,” moving the tournament forward through rivalries, strategy, survival pressure, and new techniques from the young Leaf and visiting ninja.
This Chunin Exams episode centers on “The Ultimate Battle: Cha!,” moving the tournament forward through rivalries, strategy, survival pressure, and new techniques from the young Leaf and visiting ninja.
This Chunin Exams episode centers on “Killer Kunoichi and a Shaky Shikamaru,” moving the tournament forward through rivalries, strategy, survival pressure, and new techniques from the young Leaf and visiting ninja.
This Chunin Exams episode centers on “Akamaru Unleashed! Who’s Top Dog Now?,” moving the tournament forward through rivalries, strategy, survival pressure, and new techniques from the young Leaf and visiting ninja.
This Chunin Exams episode centers on “Surprise Attack! Naruto‘s Secret Weapon!,” moving the tournament forward through rivalries, strategy, survival pressure, and new techniques from the young Leaf and visiting ninja.
This Chunin Exams episode centers on “Byakugan Battle: Hinata Grows Bold!,” moving the tournament forward through rivalries, strategy, survival pressure, and new techniques from the young Leaf and visiting ninja.
This Chunin Exams episode centers on “A Failure Stands Tall!,” moving the tournament forward through rivalries, strategy, survival pressure, and new techniques from the young Leaf and visiting ninja.
This Chunin Exams episode centers on “Gaara vs. Rock Lee: The Power of Youth Explodes!,” moving the tournament forward through rivalries, strategy, survival pressure, and new techniques from the young Leaf and visiting ninja.
This Chunin Exams episode centers on “Lee‘s Hidden Strength: Forbidden Secret Jutsu!,” moving the tournament forward through rivalries, strategy, survival pressure, and new techniques from the young Leaf and visiting ninja.
This Chunin Exams episode centers on “The Fifth Gate: A Splendid Ninja Is Born,” moving the tournament forward through rivalries, strategy, survival pressure, and new techniques from the young Leaf and visiting ninja.
This Chunin Exams episode centers on “A Shadow in Darkness: Danger Approaches Sasuke,” moving the tournament forward through rivalries, strategy, survival pressure, and new techniques from the young Leaf and visiting ninja.
This Chunin Exams episode centers on “Ebisu Returns: Naruto‘s Toughest Training Yet!,” moving the tournament forward through rivalries, strategy, survival pressure, and new techniques from the young Leaf and visiting ninja.
This Chunin Exams episode centers on “Long Time No See: Jiraiya Returns!,” moving the tournament forward through rivalries, strategy, survival pressure, and new techniques from the young Leaf and visiting ninja.
This Chunin Exams episode centers on “The Summoning Jutsu: Wisdom of the Pervy Sage!,” moving the tournament forward through rivalries, strategy, survival pressure, and new techniques from the young Leaf and visiting ninja.
This Chunin Exams episode centers on “A Feeling of Yearning, a Flower Full of Hope,” moving the tournament forward through rivalries, strategy, survival pressure, and new techniques from the young Leaf and visiting ninja.
This Chunin Exams episode centers on “Live or Die: Risk It All to Win It All!,” moving the tournament forward through rivalries, strategy, survival pressure, and new techniques from the young Leaf and visiting ninja.
This Chunin Exams episode centers on “He Flies! He Jumps! He Lurks! Chief Toad Appears!,” moving the tournament forward through rivalries, strategy, survival pressure, and new techniques from the young Leaf and visiting ninja.
This Chunin Exams episode centers on “Hospital Besieged: The Evil Hand Revealed!,” moving the tournament forward through rivalries, strategy, survival pressure, and new techniques from the young Leaf and visiting ninja.
This Chunin Exams episode centers on “The Final Rounds: Rush to the Battle Arena!,” moving the tournament forward through rivalries, strategy, survival pressure, and new techniques from the young Leaf and visiting ninja.
This Chunin Exams episode centers on “Byakugan vs. Shadow Clone Technique!,” moving the tournament forward through rivalries, strategy, survival pressure, and new techniques from the young Leaf and visiting ninja.
This Chunin Exams episode centers on “Ultimate Defense: Zero Blind Spot!,” moving the tournament forward through rivalries, strategy, survival pressure, and new techniques from the young Leaf and visiting ninja.
This Chunin Exams episode centers on “A Failure’s True Power,” moving the tournament forward through rivalries, strategy, survival pressure, and new techniques from the young Leaf and visiting ninja.
This Chunin Exams episode centers on “Hit It or Quit It: The Final Rounds Get Complicated!,” moving the tournament forward through rivalries, strategy, survival pressure, and new techniques from the young Leaf and visiting ninja.
This Chunin Exams episode centers on “Zero Motivation: The Guy with Cloud Envy!,” moving the tournament forward through rivalries, strategy, survival pressure, and new techniques from the young Leaf and visiting ninja.
This Chunin Exams episode centers on “Dancing Leaf, Squirming Sand,” moving the tournament forward through rivalries, strategy, survival pressure, and new techniques from the young Leaf and visiting ninja.
This Chunin Exams episode centers on “Bushy Brow’s Jutsu: Sasuke Style!,” moving the tournament forward through rivalries, strategy, survival pressure, and new techniques from the young Leaf and visiting ninja.
This Chunin Exams episode centers on “Late for the Show, but Ready to Go! The Ultimate Secret Technique Is Born!,” moving the tournament forward through rivalries, strategy, survival pressure, and new techniques from the young Leaf and visiting ninja.
Konoha Crush Episodes 68-80
The exams explode into an invasion of the Hidden Leaf, forcing students, teachers, and leaders into a battle for the village.
During the Konoha Crush, “Zero Hour! The Destruction of Leaf Begins!” shifts the story from exam battles to village-wide danger as the Hidden Leaf responds to invasion, betrayal, and high-stakes leadership battles.
During the Konoha Crush, “Village in Distress: A New A-Ranked Mission!” shifts the story from exam battles to village-wide danger as the Hidden Leaf responds to invasion, betrayal, and high-stakes leadership battles.
During the Konoha Crush, “A Shirker’s Call to Action: A Layabout No More!” shifts the story from exam battles to village-wide danger as the Hidden Leaf responds to invasion, betrayal, and high-stakes leadership battles.
During the Konoha Crush, “An Unrivaled Match: Hokage Battle Royale!” shifts the story from exam battles to village-wide danger as the Hidden Leaf responds to invasion, betrayal, and high-stakes leadership battles.
During the Konoha Crush, “A Mistake from the Past: A Face Revealed!” shifts the story from exam battles to village-wide danger as the Hidden Leaf responds to invasion, betrayal, and high-stakes leadership battles.
During the Konoha Crush, “Forbidden Secret Technique: Reaper Death Seal!” shifts the story from exam battles to village-wide danger as the Hidden Leaf responds to invasion, betrayal, and high-stakes leadership battles.
During the Konoha Crush, “Astonishing Truth! Gaara‘s Identity Emerges!” shifts the story from exam battles to village-wide danger as the Hidden Leaf responds to invasion, betrayal, and high-stakes leadership battles.
During the Konoha Crush, “Sasuke‘s Decision: Pushed to the Edge!” shifts the story from exam battles to village-wide danger as the Hidden Leaf responds to invasion, betrayal, and high-stakes leadership battles.
During the Konoha Crush, “Assassin of the Moonlit Night” shifts the story from exam battles to village-wide danger as the Hidden Leaf responds to invasion, betrayal, and high-stakes leadership battles.
During the Konoha Crush, “Light vs. Dark: The Two Faces of Gaara” shifts the story from exam battles to village-wide danger as the Hidden Leaf responds to invasion, betrayal, and high-stakes leadership battles.
During the Konoha Crush, “Naruto‘s Ninja Handbook” shifts the story from exam battles to village-wide danger as the Hidden Leaf responds to invasion, betrayal, and high-stakes leadership battles.
During the Konoha Crush, “Beyond the Limit of Darkness and Light” shifts the story from exam battles to village-wide danger as the Hidden Leaf responds to invasion, betrayal, and high-stakes leadership battles.
During the Konoha Crush, “The Third Hokage, Forever…” shifts the story from exam battles to village-wide danger as the Hidden Leaf responds to invasion, betrayal, and high-stakes leadership battles.
Search for Tsunade Episodes 81-100
Jiraiya trains Naruto while the search for Tsunade brings the legendary Sannin and Naruto’s Rasengan training into focus.
In the Search for Tsunade arc, “Return of the Morning Mist” develops Naruto’s training, the Sannin conflict, and the search for a leader who can help heal the Hidden Leaf.
In the Search for Tsunade arc, “Eye to Eye: Sharingan vs. Sharingan!” develops Naruto’s training, the Sannin conflict, and the search for a leader who can help heal the Hidden Leaf.
In the Search for Tsunade arc, “Jiraiya: Naruto‘s Potential Disaster!” develops Naruto’s training, the Sannin conflict, and the search for a leader who can help heal the Hidden Leaf.
In the Search for Tsunade arc, “Roar, Chidori! Brother vs. Brother!” develops Naruto’s training, the Sannin conflict, and the search for a leader who can help heal the Hidden Leaf.
In the Search for Tsunade arc, “Hate Among the Uchihas: The Last of the Clan!” develops Naruto’s training, the Sannin conflict, and the search for a leader who can help heal the Hidden Leaf.
In the Search for Tsunade arc, “A New Training Begins: I Will Be Strong!” develops Naruto’s training, the Sannin conflict, and the search for a leader who can help heal the Hidden Leaf.
In the Search for Tsunade arc, “Keep on Training: Pop Goes the Water Balloon!” develops Naruto’s training, the Sannin conflict, and the search for a leader who can help heal the Hidden Leaf.
In the Search for Tsunade arc, “Focal Point: The Mark of the Leaf” develops Naruto’s training, the Sannin conflict, and the search for a leader who can help heal the Hidden Leaf.
In the Search for Tsunade arc, “An Impossible Choice: The Pain Within Tsunade‘s Heart” develops Naruto’s training, the Sannin conflict, and the search for a leader who can help heal the Hidden Leaf.
In the Search for Tsunade arc, “Unforgivable! A Total Lack of Respect!” develops Naruto’s training, the Sannin conflict, and the search for a leader who can help heal the Hidden Leaf.
In the Search for Tsunade arc, “Inheritance! The Necklace of Death!” develops Naruto’s training, the Sannin conflict, and the search for a leader who can help heal the Hidden Leaf.
In the Search for Tsunade arc, “A Dubious Offer! Tsunade‘s Choice!” develops Naruto’s training, the Sannin conflict, and the search for a leader who can help heal the Hidden Leaf.
In the Search for Tsunade arc, “Breakdown! The Deal Is Off!” develops Naruto’s training, the Sannin conflict, and the search for a leader who can help heal the Hidden Leaf.
In the Search for Tsunade arc, “Attack! Fury of the Rasengan!” develops Naruto’s training, the Sannin conflict, and the search for a leader who can help heal the Hidden Leaf.
In the Search for Tsunade arc, “The Fifth Hokage! A Life on the Line!” develops Naruto’s training, the Sannin conflict, and the search for a leader who can help heal the Hidden Leaf.
In the Search for Tsunade arc, “Deadlock! Sannin Showdown!” develops Naruto’s training, the Sannin conflict, and the search for a leader who can help heal the Hidden Leaf.
In the Search for Tsunade arc, “Kidnapped! Naruto‘s Hot Spring Adventure!” develops Naruto’s training, the Sannin conflict, and the search for a leader who can help heal the Hidden Leaf.
In the Search for Tsunade arc, “Tsunade‘s Warning: No More Ninja!” develops Naruto’s training, the Sannin conflict, and the search for a leader who can help heal the Hidden Leaf.
In the Search for Tsunade arc, “The Will of Fire Still Burns!” develops Naruto’s training, the Sannin conflict, and the search for a leader who can help heal the Hidden Leaf.
In the Search for Tsunade arc, “Sensei and Student: The Bond of the Shinobi” develops Naruto’s training, the Sannin conflict, and the search for a leader who can help heal the Hidden Leaf.
Land of Tea / Interlude Missions Episodes 101-106
Team 7 and the Leaf ninja move through lighter anime-original missions that keep character bonds and teamwork in focus.
“Gotta See! Gotta Know! Kakashi-sensei’s True Face!” is a lighter bridge mission that lets the cast breathe between major conflicts while keeping teamwork, comedy, and ninja problem-solving at the center.
“Mission: Help an Old Friend in the Land of Tea” is a lighter bridge mission that lets the cast breathe between major conflicts while keeping teamwork, comedy, and ninja problem-solving at the center.
“The Race Is On! Trouble on the High Seas!” is a lighter bridge mission that lets the cast breathe between major conflicts while keeping teamwork, comedy, and ninja problem-solving at the center.
“Run Idate Run! Nagi Island Awaits!” is a lighter bridge mission that lets the cast breathe between major conflicts while keeping teamwork, comedy, and ninja problem-solving at the center.
“A Fierce Battle of Rolling Thunder!” is a lighter bridge mission that lets the cast breathe between major conflicts while keeping teamwork, comedy, and ninja problem-solving at the center.
“The Last Leg: A Final Act of Desperation” is a lighter bridge mission that lets the cast breathe between major conflicts while keeping teamwork, comedy, and ninja problem-solving at the center.
Sasuke Recovery Mission Episodes 107-135
Sasuke’s conflict reaches a breaking point, and the Leaf’s young ninja risk everything to bring him home.
This Sasuke Recovery episode uses “The Battle Begins: Naruto vs. Sasuke” to escalate Sasuke’s crisis and the Leaf genin’s rescue effort, with friendship, rivalry, and sacrifice driving the action.
This Sasuke Recovery episode uses “Bitter Rivals and Broken Bonds” to escalate Sasuke’s crisis and the Leaf genin’s rescue effort, with friendship, rivalry, and sacrifice driving the action.
This Sasuke Recovery episode uses “An Invitation from the Sound” to escalate Sasuke’s crisis and the Leaf genin’s rescue effort, with friendship, rivalry, and sacrifice driving the action.
This Sasuke Recovery episode uses “Formation! The Sasuke Retrieval Squad” to escalate Sasuke’s crisis and the Leaf genin’s rescue effort, with friendship, rivalry, and sacrifice driving the action.
This Sasuke Recovery episode uses “Sound vs. Leaf” to escalate Sasuke’s crisis and the Leaf genin’s rescue effort, with friendship, rivalry, and sacrifice driving the action.
This Sasuke Recovery episode uses “Squad Mutiny: Everything Falls Apart!” to escalate Sasuke’s crisis and the Leaf genin’s rescue effort, with friendship, rivalry, and sacrifice driving the action.
This Sasuke Recovery episode uses “Full Throttle Power! Chōji, Ablaze!” to escalate Sasuke’s crisis and the Leaf genin’s rescue effort, with friendship, rivalry, and sacrifice driving the action.
This Sasuke Recovery episode uses “Good-bye Old Friend…! I’ll Always Believe in You!” to escalate Sasuke’s crisis and the Leaf genin’s rescue effort, with friendship, rivalry, and sacrifice driving the action.
This Sasuke Recovery episode uses “Your Opponent Is Me!” to escalate Sasuke’s crisis and the Leaf genin’s rescue effort, with friendship, rivalry, and sacrifice driving the action.
This Sasuke Recovery episode uses “360 Degrees of Vision: The Byakugan’s Blind Spot” to escalate Sasuke’s crisis and the Leaf genin’s rescue effort, with friendship, rivalry, and sacrifice driving the action.
This Sasuke Recovery episode uses “Losing Is Not an Option!” to escalate Sasuke’s crisis and the Leaf genin’s rescue effort, with friendship, rivalry, and sacrifice driving the action.
This Sasuke Recovery episode uses “The Vessel Arrives Too Late” to escalate Sasuke’s crisis and the Leaf genin’s rescue effort, with friendship, rivalry, and sacrifice driving the action.
This Sasuke Recovery episode uses “Miscalculation: A New Enemy Appears!” to escalate Sasuke’s crisis and the Leaf genin’s rescue effort, with friendship, rivalry, and sacrifice driving the action.
This Sasuke Recovery episode uses “Roar and Howl! The Ultimate Tag-Team!” to escalate Sasuke’s crisis and the Leaf genin’s rescue effort, with friendship, rivalry, and sacrifice driving the action.
This Sasuke Recovery episode uses “To Each His Own Battle” to escalate Sasuke’s crisis and the Leaf genin’s rescue effort, with friendship, rivalry, and sacrifice driving the action.
This Sasuke Recovery episode uses “Fakeout: Shikamaru‘s Comeback!” to escalate Sasuke’s crisis and the Leaf genin’s rescue effort, with friendship, rivalry, and sacrifice driving the action.
This Sasuke Recovery episode uses “The Leaf’s Handsome Devil!” to escalate Sasuke’s crisis and the Leaf genin’s rescue effort, with friendship, rivalry, and sacrifice driving the action.
This Sasuke Recovery episode uses “The Beast Within” to escalate Sasuke’s crisis and the Leaf genin’s rescue effort, with friendship, rivalry, and sacrifice driving the action.
This Sasuke Recovery episode uses “The Sand Shinobi: Allies of the Leaf” to escalate Sasuke’s crisis and the Leaf genin’s rescue effort, with friendship, rivalry, and sacrifice driving the action.
This Sasuke Recovery episode uses “Showdown: Gaara vs. Kimimaro!” to escalate Sasuke’s crisis and the Leaf genin’s rescue effort, with friendship, rivalry, and sacrifice driving the action.
This Sasuke Recovery episode uses “Vengeful Strike! The Bracken Dance!” to escalate Sasuke’s crisis and the Leaf genin’s rescue effort, with friendship, rivalry, and sacrifice driving the action.
This Sasuke Recovery episode uses “A Cry on Deaf Ears” to escalate Sasuke’s crisis and the Leaf genin’s rescue effort, with friendship, rivalry, and sacrifice driving the action.
This Sasuke Recovery episode uses “Brothers: Distance Among the Uchiha” to escalate Sasuke’s crisis and the Leaf genin’s rescue effort, with friendship, rivalry, and sacrifice driving the action.
This Sasuke Recovery episode uses “Father and Son, the Broken Crest” to escalate Sasuke’s crisis and the Leaf genin’s rescue effort, with friendship, rivalry, and sacrifice driving the action.
This Sasuke Recovery episode uses “The Secrets of the Mangekyō Sharingan” to escalate Sasuke’s crisis and the Leaf genin’s rescue effort, with friendship, rivalry, and sacrifice driving the action.
This Sasuke Recovery episode uses “For a Friend…” to escalate Sasuke’s crisis and the Leaf genin’s rescue effort, with friendship, rivalry, and sacrifice driving the action.
This Sasuke Recovery episode uses “A Plea from a Friend” to escalate Sasuke’s crisis and the Leaf genin’s rescue effort, with friendship, rivalry, and sacrifice driving the action.
This Sasuke Recovery episode uses “The End of Tears” to escalate Sasuke’s crisis and the Leaf genin’s rescue effort, with friendship, rivalry, and sacrifice driving the action.
This Sasuke Recovery episode uses “The Promise That Could Not Be Kept” to escalate Sasuke’s crisis and the Leaf genin’s rescue effort, with friendship, rivalry, and sacrifice driving the action.
Rice Field Country Investigation Episodes 136-141
Naruto and Sakura investigate Orochimaru-related leads while processing the fallout from Sasuke’s departure.
“Deep Cover?! A Super S-Ranked Mission!” follows the search for clues after Sasuke’s departure, keeping Naruto and Sakura focused on Orochimaru’s shadow and the hope of bringing Sasuke back.
“A Town of Outlaws, the Shadow of the Fūma Clan” follows the search for clues after Sasuke’s departure, keeping Naruto and Sakura focused on Orochimaru’s shadow and the hope of bringing Sasuke back.
“Pure Betrayal and a Fleeting Plea” follows the search for clues after Sasuke’s departure, keeping Naruto and Sakura focused on Orochimaru’s shadow and the hope of bringing Sasuke back.
“Pure Terror! The House of Orochimaru!” follows the search for clues after Sasuke’s departure, keeping Naruto and Sakura focused on Orochimaru’s shadow and the hope of bringing Sasuke back.
“Two Heartbeats: Kabuto‘s Trap” follows the search for clues after Sasuke’s departure, keeping Naruto and Sakura focused on Orochimaru’s shadow and the hope of bringing Sasuke back.
“Sakura‘s Determination!” follows the search for clues after Sasuke’s departure, keeping Naruto and Sakura focused on Orochimaru’s shadow and the hope of bringing Sasuke back.
Anime-Original Ninja Missions Episodes 142-160
Naruto joins rotating Leaf teams on missions that highlight side characters, unusual enemies, and village politics.
In this anime-original mission, “The Three Villains from the Maximum Security Prison” sends Naruto and allied Leaf ninja into a self-contained conflict that expands the world beyond Team 7’s main storyline.
In this anime-original mission, “Tonton! I’m Counting on You!” sends Naruto and allied Leaf ninja into a self-contained conflict that expands the world beyond Team 7’s main storyline.
In this anime-original mission, “A New Squad! Two People and a Dog?!” sends Naruto and allied Leaf ninja into a self-contained conflict that expands the world beyond Team 7’s main storyline.
In this anime-original mission, “A New Formation: Ino–Shika–Chō!” sends Naruto and allied Leaf ninja into a self-contained conflict that expands the world beyond Team 7’s main storyline.
In this anime-original mission, “Remaining Ambition: Orochimaru‘s Shadow” sends Naruto and allied Leaf ninja into a self-contained conflict that expands the world beyond Team 7’s main storyline.
In this anime-original mission, “A Clash of Fate: You Can’t Bring Me Down!” sends Naruto and allied Leaf ninja into a self-contained conflict that expands the world beyond Team 7’s main storyline.
In this anime-original mission, “The Search for the Rare Bikōchū Beetle” sends Naruto and allied Leaf ninja into a self-contained conflict that expands the world beyond Team 7’s main storyline.
In this anime-original mission, “What’s the Difference? Don’t All Insects Look Alike?” sends Naruto and allied Leaf ninja into a self-contained conflict that expands the world beyond Team 7’s main storyline.
In this anime-original mission, “A Battle of Bugs! The Deceivers and the Deceived!” sends Naruto and allied Leaf ninja into a self-contained conflict that expands the world beyond Team 7’s main storyline.
In this anime-original mission, “Blaze Away, Byakugan! This Is My Ninja Way!” sends Naruto and allied Leaf ninja into a self-contained conflict that expands the world beyond Team 7’s main storyline.
In this anime-original mission, “Funeral March for the Living” sends Naruto and allied Leaf ninja into a self-contained conflict that expands the world beyond Team 7’s main storyline.
In this anime-original mission, “A Lesson Learned: The Iron Fist of Love!” sends Naruto and allied Leaf ninja into a self-contained conflict that expands the world beyond Team 7’s main storyline.
In this anime-original mission, “The Enemy of the Byakugan” sends Naruto and allied Leaf ninja into a self-contained conflict that expands the world beyond Team 7’s main storyline.
In this anime-original mission, “The Dark Creeping Clouds” sends Naruto and allied Leaf ninja into a self-contained conflict that expands the world beyond Team 7’s main storyline.
In this anime-original mission, “Raiga’s Counterattack” sends Naruto and allied Leaf ninja into a self-contained conflict that expands the world beyond Team 7’s main storyline.
In this anime-original mission, “Run! The Curry of Life!” sends Naruto and allied Leaf ninja into a self-contained conflict that expands the world beyond Team 7’s main storyline.
In this anime-original mission, “Follow My Lead! The Great Survival Challenge” sends Naruto and allied Leaf ninja into a self-contained conflict that expands the world beyond Team 7’s main storyline.
In this anime-original mission, “The Bounty Hunter from the Wilderness” sends Naruto and allied Leaf ninja into a self-contained conflict that expands the world beyond Team 7’s main storyline.
In this anime-original mission, “Hunt or Be Hunted?! Showdown at the O.K. Temple!” sends Naruto and allied Leaf ninja into a self-contained conflict that expands the world beyond Team 7’s main storyline.
Character-Focused Side Stories Episodes 161-186
A run of standalone and short-arc stories gives extra attention to supporting characters, comedy, and smaller village threats.
“The Appearance of Strange Visitors” is a character-focused side story, giving Naruto and the supporting cast room for comedy, teamwork, personal moments, or a smaller-scale ninja challenge.
“The Cursed Warrior” is a character-focused side story, giving Naruto and the supporting cast room for comedy, teamwork, personal moments, or a smaller-scale ninja challenge.
“The Tactician’s Intent” is a character-focused side story, giving Naruto and the supporting cast room for comedy, teamwork, personal moments, or a smaller-scale ninja challenge.
“Too Late for Help” is a character-focused side story, giving Naruto and the supporting cast room for comedy, teamwork, personal moments, or a smaller-scale ninja challenge.
“The Death of Naruto” is a character-focused side story, giving Naruto and the supporting cast room for comedy, teamwork, personal moments, or a smaller-scale ninja challenge.
“When Time Stands Still” is a character-focused side story, giving Naruto and the supporting cast room for comedy, teamwork, personal moments, or a smaller-scale ninja challenge.
“When Egrets Flap Their Wings” is a character-focused side story, giving Naruto and the supporting cast room for comedy, teamwork, personal moments, or a smaller-scale ninja challenge.
“Mix It, Stretch It, Boil It Up! Burn Copper Pot, Burn!” is a character-focused side story, giving Naruto and the supporting cast room for comedy, teamwork, personal moments, or a smaller-scale ninja challenge.
“Remembrance: The Lost Page” is a character-focused side story, giving Naruto and the supporting cast room for comedy, teamwork, personal moments, or a smaller-scale ninja challenge.
“The Closed Door” is a character-focused side story, giving Naruto and the supporting cast room for comedy, teamwork, personal moments, or a smaller-scale ninja challenge.
“Infiltration: The Set-Up!” is a character-focused side story, giving Naruto and the supporting cast room for comedy, teamwork, personal moments, or a smaller-scale ninja challenge.
“Despair: A Fractured Heart” is a character-focused side story, giving Naruto and the supporting cast room for comedy, teamwork, personal moments, or a smaller-scale ninja challenge.
“Battle at Sea: The Power Unleashed!” is a character-focused side story, giving Naruto and the supporting cast room for comedy, teamwork, personal moments, or a smaller-scale ninja challenge.
“Impossible! Celebrity Ninja Art: Money Style Jutsu!” is a character-focused side story, giving Naruto and the supporting cast room for comedy, teamwork, personal moments, or a smaller-scale ninja challenge.
“The Treasure Hunt Is On!” is a character-focused side story, giving Naruto and the supporting cast room for comedy, teamwork, personal moments, or a smaller-scale ninja challenge.
“Run, Dodge, Zigzag! Chase or Be Chased!” is a character-focused side story, giving Naruto and the supporting cast room for comedy, teamwork, personal moments, or a smaller-scale ninja challenge.
“Please, Mr. Postman!” is a character-focused side story, giving Naruto and the supporting cast room for comedy, teamwork, personal moments, or a smaller-scale ninja challenge.
“Encounter! The Boy with a Star’s Name” is a character-focused side story, giving Naruto and the supporting cast room for comedy, teamwork, personal moments, or a smaller-scale ninja challenge.
“The Remembered Lullaby” is a character-focused side story, giving Naruto and the supporting cast room for comedy, teamwork, personal moments, or a smaller-scale ninja challenge.
“Hidden Jutsu! The Price of Ninja Art: Kujaku” is a character-focused side story, giving Naruto and the supporting cast room for comedy, teamwork, personal moments, or a smaller-scale ninja challenge.
“Hoshikage: The Buried Truth” is a character-focused side story, giving Naruto and the supporting cast room for comedy, teamwork, personal moments, or a smaller-scale ninja challenge.
“Reunion: The Remaining Time” is a character-focused side story, giving Naruto and the supporting cast room for comedy, teamwork, personal moments, or a smaller-scale ninja challenge.
“The Star’s Radiance” is a character-focused side story, giving Naruto and the supporting cast room for comedy, teamwork, personal moments, or a smaller-scale ninja challenge.
“Kiba’s Long Day” is a character-focused side story, giving Naruto and the supporting cast room for comedy, teamwork, personal moments, or a smaller-scale ninja challenge.
“A Legend from the Hidden Leaf: The Onbaa!” is a character-focused side story, giving Naruto and the supporting cast room for comedy, teamwork, personal moments, or a smaller-scale ninja challenge.
“Laughing Shino” is a character-focused side story, giving Naruto and the supporting cast room for comedy, teamwork, personal moments, or a smaller-scale ninja challenge.
Late-Series Missions Episodes 187-202
Naruto continues taking missions across different lands while the series builds toward its final stretch.
“Open for Business! The Leaf Moving Service” continues the late-series mission run with Naruto facing another regional threat, unusual opponent, or problem that tests his persistence and instincts.
“The Mystery of the Targeted Merchants” continues the late-series mission run with Naruto facing another regional threat, unusual opponent, or problem that tests his persistence and instincts.
“A Limitless Supply of Ninja Tools” continues the late-series mission run with Naruto facing another regional threat, unusual opponent, or problem that tests his persistence and instincts.
“The Byakugan Sees the Blind Spot!” continues the late-series mission run with Naruto facing another regional threat, unusual opponent, or problem that tests his persistence and instincts.
“Forecast: Death! Cloudy with Chance of Sun!” continues the late-series mission run with Naruto facing another regional threat, unusual opponent, or problem that tests his persistence and instincts.
“Ino Screams! Chubby Paradise!” continues the late-series mission run with Naruto facing another regional threat, unusual opponent, or problem that tests his persistence and instincts.
“Viva Dojo Challenge! Youth Is All About Passion!” continues the late-series mission run with Naruto facing another regional threat, unusual opponent, or problem that tests his persistence and instincts.
“The Mysterious Curse of the Haunted Castle” continues the late-series mission run with Naruto facing another regional threat, unusual opponent, or problem that tests his persistence and instincts.
“The Third Super-Beast!” continues the late-series mission run with Naruto facing another regional threat, unusual opponent, or problem that tests his persistence and instincts.
“Hot-Blooded Confrontation: Student vs. Sensei” continues the late-series mission run with Naruto facing another regional threat, unusual opponent, or problem that tests his persistence and instincts.
“Crisis: The Hidden Leaf 11 Gather!” continues the late-series mission run with Naruto facing another regional threat, unusual opponent, or problem that tests his persistence and instincts.
“The Anbu Gives Up? Naruto‘s Recollection” continues the late-series mission run with Naruto facing another regional threat, unusual opponent, or problem that tests his persistence and instincts.
“The Missed Target” continues the late-series mission run with Naruto facing another regional threat, unusual opponent, or problem that tests his persistence and instincts.
“The Powerful Helper” continues the late-series mission run with Naruto facing another regional threat, unusual opponent, or problem that tests his persistence and instincts.
“Multiple Traps! Countdown to Destruction” continues the late-series mission run with Naruto facing another regional threat, unusual opponent, or problem that tests his persistence and instincts.
“The Top 5 Ninja Battles!” continues the late-series mission run with Naruto facing another regional threat, unusual opponent, or problem that tests his persistence and instincts.
Final Original Arcs / Bridge to Shippuden Episodes 203-220
The last anime-original stories close out the original series and position Naruto for the next stage of his training.
As the original series nears its handoff to Shippuden, “Kurenai’s Decision: Team 8 Left Behind” keeps Naruto active in final anime-original missions while reinforcing his growth and future training path.
As the original series nears its handoff to Shippuden, “Yakumo’s Sealed Power” keeps Naruto active in final anime-original missions while reinforcing his growth and future training path.
As the original series nears its handoff to Shippuden, “Kurenai’s Top Secret Mission: The Promise with the Third Hokage” keeps Naruto active in final anime-original missions while reinforcing his growth and future training path.
As the original series nears its handoff to Shippuden, “Genjutsu or Reality?” keeps Naruto active in final anime-original missions while reinforcing his growth and future training path.
As the original series nears its handoff to Shippuden, “The Supposed Sealed Ability” keeps Naruto active in final anime-original missions while reinforcing his growth and future training path.
As the original series nears its handoff to Shippuden, “The Weight of the Prized Artifact!” keeps Naruto active in final anime-original missions while reinforcing his growth and future training path.
As the original series nears its handoff to Shippuden, “The Enemy: Ninja Dropouts” keeps Naruto active in final anime-original missions while reinforcing his growth and future training path.
As the original series nears its handoff to Shippuden, “The Bewildering Forest” keeps Naruto active in final anime-original missions while reinforcing his growth and future training path.
As the original series nears its handoff to Shippuden, “Memory of Flames” keeps Naruto active in final anime-original missions while reinforcing his growth and future training path.
As the original series nears its handoff to Shippuden, “To Each His Own Path” keeps Naruto active in final anime-original missions while reinforcing his growth and future training path.
As the original series nears its handoff to Shippuden, “Vanished Memories” keeps Naruto active in final anime-original missions while reinforcing his growth and future training path.
As the original series nears its handoff to Shippuden, “Bringing Back Reality” keeps Naruto active in final anime-original missions while reinforcing his growth and future training path.
As the original series nears its handoff to Shippuden, “A Past to Be Erased” keeps Naruto active in final anime-original missions while reinforcing his growth and future training path.
As the original series nears its handoff to Shippuden, “The Targeted Shukaku” keeps Naruto active in final anime-original missions while reinforcing his growth and future training path.
As the original series nears its handoff to Shippuden, “Sand Alliance with the Leaf Shinobi” keeps Naruto active in final anime-original missions while reinforcing his growth and future training path.
As the original series nears its handoff to Shippuden, “Sealed Sand: The Counterattack!” keeps Naruto active in final anime-original missions while reinforcing his growth and future training path.
As the original series nears its handoff to Shippuden, “The Ultimate Weapon Reborn” keeps Naruto active in final anime-original missions while reinforcing his growth and future training path.
As the original series nears its handoff to Shippuden, “Departure” keeps Naruto active in final anime-original missions while reinforcing his growth and future training path.