Naruto Episode 105: A Fierce Battle of Rolling Thunder!

June 22, 2026 · Anime, Episodes, Naruto

Spoiler note: This episode guide discusses the events of this episode. Major future-series spoilers should be avoided unless clearly marked.

Quick Facts

Episode: Naruto Episode 105
Title: A Fierce Battle of Rolling Thunder!
Arc: Land of Tea Escort Mission
Canon/Filler Status: Anime-original filler
Original Japanese Air Date: October 20, 2004
Previous Episode: Naruto Episode 104
Next Episode: Naruto Episode 106

Naruto Episode 105 Summary

Naruto Episode 105, “A Fierce Battle of Rolling Thunder!,” follows the episode’s central events with a clearer focus on what actually happens on screen. After passing stage one of the training, Naruto moves into stage two: power training. Jiraiya realizes that, like him, Naruto has a hard time concentrating, so he paints a spiral in the palm of Naruto's hand to help him to focus. With the aid of the spiral and a quick flashback to Iruka-sensei, Naruto completes stage two. Meanwhile, Tsunade's luck has become uncommonly good, which worries her. After being talked into sightseeing by her assistant, Tsunade meets Orochimaru…and she doesn't look at all pleased.

Detailed Episode Discussion

The episode’s main movement is built around this setup: After passing stage one of the training, Naruto moves into stage two: power training. Jiraiya realizes that, like him, Naruto has a hard time concentrating, so he paints a spiral in the palm of Naruto's hand to help him to focus. With the aid of the spiral and a quick flashback to Iruka-sensei, Naruto completes stage two. Meanwhile, Tsunade's luck has become uncommonly good, which worries her. After being talked into sightseeing by her assistant, Tsunade meets Orochimaru…and she doesn't look at all pleased. PopRot readers should watch how the characters respond to the pressure of the moment, because the choices made here are what connect the episode to the larger Naruto storyline.

In practical watch-order terms, “A Fierce Battle of Rolling Thunder!” is not just a title card in the episode list. It marks the specific conflict, reveal, confrontation, joke, rescue, or turning point that the episode wants viewers to remember. The important details to track are who takes action, who gets challenged, and what new information changes the audience’s understanding of the arc.

This recap is written to help fans place Naruto Episode 105 in context without losing the thread of the larger story. If you are moving through Naruto in order, treat this episode as a checkpoint for the current arc’s momentum, character relationships, and next-step setup.

Watch or Skip?

Optional. This is anime-original material, so completionist viewers may enjoy it while main-story viewers can usually skip it.

Where to Watch Naruto Episode 105 Online

Streaming availability changes by country and over time. PopRot links only to official/legal watch options. When an exact episode page is available, use that; otherwise start from the official Naruto series/search page on each service.