Naruto - Episode Summary
Episode 1: Enter Naruto Uzumaki
12 years from the start of the story, a Nine-Tailed Demon Fox attacks Konoha. In an attempt to defeat the demon, the 4th Hokage (Kage refers to the ninja of highest standing in the hidden villages) sealed its essence within the body of a baby boy. In the present, the child is now a young teenager, Naruto Uzumaki. He attends a Ninja Academy. However, because of the incident 11 years ago, the villagers see him as the demon that killed many in the village. As a result, Naruto becomes a mischievious vagrant tyring to get the attention of people surrounding him. Naruto dreams to become a Hokage so he can then make the people of Konoha acknowledge his existence. Naruto's performance in school is however less than stellar and the only person who acknowledges him is his instructor Iruka! After he fails the academy exam a third time, a fellow instructor, Mizuki, tells Naruto how he could get the Scroll of Sealing to revert the decision to allow him to graduate. When the village finds out that the scroll is missing, all shinobi are mobilised to find Naruto. Iruka finds him and a fight ensues between both Mizuki and Iruka. Iruka uses his body to shield off attacks meant to kill Naruto. Now knowing what dwells within him, Naruto uses the new technique he acquired from the Scroll of Sealing, 'Shadow Replication', where a ninja replicates himself not by illusion, but by creating real physical bodies. Iruka realizes that Naruto only reacted in mischief all this while to get himself acknowledged as a person. Iruka reverts his decision and allows Naruto to graduate.
Episode 2: My Name is Konohamaru
Having graduated from the ninja academy, Naruto must enter himself in the ninja registry. After an argument with the Hokage (who falls victim to Naruto's 'temptation no jutsu'), a little brat runs in trying to attack the old man. He introduces himself as the grandson of the Hokage, Konohamaru. After his failed attack, Konohamaru follows Naruto, wanting to be taught the move that Naruto used to "defeat" the Hokage. After Konohamaru accepts Naruto as his ''Big Boss', Naruto coaches Konohamaru on how to use the 'temptation no jutsu'. Afterwards, Konohamaru explains that he attacks his grandfather because he wants to be recognized for something other than being the grandson of the leader of the village. Meanwhile, Konohamaru's tutor, Ebisu, scours the forest to find his young master. Upon finding them, he tries to force Konohamaru to come home with him. After using the temptation no jutsu (which fails miserably) on Ebisu, Naruto jumps in with his 'kage bunshin no jutsu' (Shadow Replication). Not phasing the elite tutor, he tries a different tactic in which he combines the 'kage bunshin no jutsu' with the 'temptation no jutsu' to form the 'harem no jutsu' (he transforms himself and his replications into pretty (naked) girls). Ebisu falls to the ground with a major nose bleed. Naruto explains to Konohamaru that being the Hokage is not as easy as he thinks. As Naruto walks away, Konohamaru finds new admiration for him and claims that they are now rivals for the position of Hokage.
Episode 3: Sasuke and Sakura: Friends or Foes?
Naruto is finally going to become an official ninja, as well as the rest of his class! It's all a happy story until Sensei picks a team for all the ninjas. Naruto was teamed up with his crush, Sakura, and his potential enemy Uchiha Sasuke. Naruto is trying his best to hook up with Sakura but she's constantly pushing him away for Sasuke...
Episode 4: Pass or Fail: Survival Test
Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura meet their Sensei, Kakashi Hatake. He tries to start a conversation by asking the 3 to tell him their names, likes, dislikes, dreams, and hobbies. After that, Kakashi gets down to business by telling Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura that they will be doing survival training. He also explains that out of 27 graduates, only 9 become ninjas. The other 18 are sent back to the academy. To start the training, the 3 must meet in the woods at 5 am, and skip breakfast. When Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura meet, Naruto and Sakura are tired, but Sasuke doesn't even look the slightest bit tired. Kakashi-sensei tells the 3 that they need to grab one of the 2 bells before noon or they will not get lunch. While Kakashi-sensei is talking, he says to ignore the guy with the lowest score. This gets Naruto angry, and he throws a dagger at Kakashi-sensei. He catches it and points it at Naruto. He breaks free and Sensei tells the three to start. Meanwhile, Hokage and Iruka are talking about the sensei teaching Naruto. Hokage tells him it's Kakashi. Iruka says that he's heard a disturbing rumor about Kakashi, but he doesn't say it.Back in the woods, Sasuke and Sakura are well hidden, while Naruto is right behind Kakashi. He is tempted to attack, but doesn't. Naruto hears Kakashi talk about "taijutsu," when ninjas fight hand to hand without weapons. Kakashi gets Naruto from behind and attacks his butt. Naruto is sent flying into the sea. Then, Iruka learns that Kakashi has never passed a person. After that, Naruto comes out of the water using the shadow replication no jutsu to distract Kakshi while another replication grabs one of the bells. He almost succeeds, but Sensei disappears. It turns out he used the replacement technique, when you act like you get hurt, then replace yourself with another person or object, and disappear. In this process, Kakashi drops a bell. Naruto tries to grab it, but walks into a trap. Sasuke sees this as an opening, and throws a few daggers at Kakashi. The daggers strike Kakashi and he falls to the floor. Every one thinks he is dead.
Episode 5: You Failed! Kakashi's Final Decision
Sasuke’s efforts are in vain as his ninja stars hit a log. Kakashi used the replacement technique again and the log was just another Kawarimi (changed body). He now knows where Sasuke is. Sakura takes off after him, but Kakashi ends up behind her. He creates a illusion using Genjutsu (Illusion Skills), which depicts Sasuke dying with ninja stars stuck throughout his body. Sakura faints in horror. Sasuke attacks Kakashi and through several attacks, almost gets a bell. Kakashi acknowledges that he is different from the other two. Sasuke performs fire element, Grand Fireball no Jutsu and blows fire at Kakashi, but Kakashi disappears by performing Earth Element, Earth Decapitation no Jutsu. He then reaches up from the ground and grabs Sasuke’s leg to pull him into the ground. He then explains lesson 3: Ninjutsu. Suddenly the bell rings and sensei declares that they all should quit as ninjas. He tells them they are a disgrace to ninjas. The answer lies with teamwork, but none of them have worked together and it’s too late now. There are two bells to see who would be willing to sacrifice their own place in favor of teamwork, but the two bells serve as a divider amongst the team. They all fell for the trap and worked to serve their own selfish desires. Sensei walks over to a stone memorial. He explains that this memorial includes the names of all the heroes of the village - those who lost their lives for the success of the mission. His best friend’s name is also carved there. Kakashi decides to give them one last chance after lunch. He tells them, though, that those who feed Naruto will fail. Both decide to feed Naruto, but Sakura is the one to feed him. Kakashi immediately appears and threatens them with a lightning storm. The three immediately declare that they will face Kakashi as a team. Kakashi declares that they all pass. Amazed, they query on Kakashi's sudden change of heart. He tells them that up until now, the others under him did everything he told them to. A ninja that does not follow instructions is scum, but a ninja that does not take care of his teammates is worse than scum!
Episode 6: A Dangerous Mission! Journey to the Land of Waves!
Sasuke, Sakura, and Naruto are going after the target in their current mission. They pounce and capture a cat, thus completing “Operation Capture Tora the Lost Pet” for Madam Shijimi, wife of the Country of Fire’s Feudal Lord. She is thrilled and they realise why the cat ran off. Soon they set off for their next ninja training mission: babysitting Yojyu-sama’s boy, grocery shopping, etc. Naruto starts whining that he’s sick of these stupid missions and he is soon apprehended by Iruka sensei. Hokage-sama then explains what missions are. People come to the village requesting tasks every day. Those tasks are then separated into the difficulty levels A, B, C, and D, just as ninjas are separated into Hokage, Jounins (Elite - like Kakashi), Chuunins (Commoners - like Iruka), and Genins (Cadets - like Naruto, Sakura, and Sasuke) according to their abilities. 'A' tasks are assigned to the Jounins, 'B' and 'C' tasks are assigned to Chuunins and 'C' and 'D' tasks are assigned to Genins. Naruto still isn’t convinced and decides to sit and hold his breath. Hokage gives in and assigns the ninja cadets a 'C' task. A drunken man enters and insults Naruto. He then introduces himself as the bridge building expert Tazuna. Their task is to protect his life while he finishes building his bridge.As they journey towards the Country of the Wave, Tazuna again insults Naruto, which again makes him angry. Sakura then asks Kakashi if there are also ninjas in the Country of the Wave. He answers that there aren’t, but explains that there may be hidden ninja villages equivalent of the country’s military powers. They maintain their relationship with neighboring countries, but aren’t under the control of the country. Supposedly, they are equal in position. However, because the Country of the Wave is so small, they don’t need a ninja village. The five hidden villages for the country of fire (Hidden Village of Konaha (Leaf)), water (Hidden Village of Mist), lightning (Hidden Village of Cloud), wind (Hidden Village of Sand), and earth (hidden Village of Rock) make up the Five Great Ninja Powers. Their leaders carry the name of ‘Kage’. Hokage, Mizukage, Raikage, Kazekage, and Tsuchikage which are known as the ‘Five Kages’ that reign over tens of thousands of ninjas. When Sakura and Naruto hear that, they immediately doubt Hokage’s abilities. Suddenly, two ninjas with wraith like characteristics jump out from the trees and capture Kakashi. Naruto is next, but Sasuke fights back and takes out their chain weapons. The wraith aims at Tazuna, which was protected by Sakura. Sasuke places himself in front of Sakura. As the ninja approaches, Kakashi returns to take out the ninja. Naruto realised that Kakashi used the replacement technique replacing himself with tree branches before the initial attack. Naruto was poisoned from the battle and was startled that he couldn’t do anything while Sasuke acted in poise and was calm and unafraid. Kakashi explains that their two attackers are Chuunin class ninjas from the Hidden Village of Mist known as the Demon Brothers. They are trained to keep fighting no matter what the cause. Kakashi knew about them because there was a puddle on the ground. He thought that was strange because it hasn’t rained in several days. He waited to learn who their real target was. He then reprimands Tazuna for not revealing the actual difficulty of the mission. Sakura wants to give up and head back to the village. Naruto isn’t ready to pull out yet. He pulls out his kunai (throwing knife) and thrusts it into his wounded hand, vowing to become stronger and never to back down again. Kakashi asks to look at his hand and observes the wound has already started to heal. They continue the mission as planned. Meanwhile, the man who hired the Demon Brothers is perturbed that they couldn’t get the job done and rants to another ninja. That ninja reminds him threateningly that he is Zabuza Momochi, the Demon of the Hidden Village of Mist and he will get the job done.
12 years from the start of the story, a Nine-Tailed Demon Fox attacks Konoha. In an attempt to defeat the demon, the 4th Hokage (Kage refers to the ninja of highest standing in the hidden villages) sealed its essence within the body of a baby boy. In the present, the child is now a young teenager, Naruto Uzumaki. He attends a Ninja Academy. However, because of the incident 11 years ago, the villagers see him as the demon that killed many in the village. As a result, Naruto becomes a mischievious vagrant tyring to get the attention of people surrounding him. Naruto dreams to become a Hokage so he can then make the people of Konoha acknowledge his existence. Naruto's performance in school is however less than stellar and the only person who acknowledges him is his instructor Iruka! After he fails the academy exam a third time, a fellow instructor, Mizuki, tells Naruto how he could get the Scroll of Sealing to revert the decision to allow him to graduate. When the village finds out that the scroll is missing, all shinobi are mobilised to find Naruto. Iruka finds him and a fight ensues between both Mizuki and Iruka. Iruka uses his body to shield off attacks meant to kill Naruto. Now knowing what dwells within him, Naruto uses the new technique he acquired from the Scroll of Sealing, 'Shadow Replication', where a ninja replicates himself not by illusion, but by creating real physical bodies. Iruka realizes that Naruto only reacted in mischief all this while to get himself acknowledged as a person. Iruka reverts his decision and allows Naruto to graduate.Episode 2: My Name is Konohamaru
Having graduated from the ninja academy, Naruto must enter himself in the ninja registry. After an argument with the Hokage (who falls victim to Naruto's 'temptation no jutsu'), a little brat runs in trying to attack the old man. He introduces himself as the grandson of the Hokage, Konohamaru. After his failed attack, Konohamaru follows Naruto, wanting to be taught the move that Naruto used to "defeat" the Hokage. After Konohamaru accepts Naruto as his ''Big Boss', Naruto coaches Konohamaru on how to use the 'temptation no jutsu'. Afterwards, Konohamaru explains that he attacks his grandfather because he wants to be recognized for something other than being the grandson of the leader of the village. Meanwhile, Konohamaru's tutor, Ebisu, scours the forest to find his young master. Upon finding them, he tries to force Konohamaru to come home with him. After using the temptation no jutsu (which fails miserably) on Ebisu, Naruto jumps in with his 'kage bunshin no jutsu' (Shadow Replication). Not phasing the elite tutor, he tries a different tactic in which he combines the 'kage bunshin no jutsu' with the 'temptation no jutsu' to form the 'harem no jutsu' (he transforms himself and his replications into pretty (naked) girls). Ebisu falls to the ground with a major nose bleed. Naruto explains to Konohamaru that being the Hokage is not as easy as he thinks. As Naruto walks away, Konohamaru finds new admiration for him and claims that they are now rivals for the position of Hokage.
Episode 3: Sasuke and Sakura: Friends or Foes?
Naruto is finally going to become an official ninja, as well as the rest of his class! It's all a happy story until Sensei picks a team for all the ninjas. Naruto was teamed up with his crush, Sakura, and his potential enemy Uchiha Sasuke. Naruto is trying his best to hook up with Sakura but she's constantly pushing him away for Sasuke...
Episode 4: Pass or Fail: Survival Test
Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura meet their Sensei, Kakashi Hatake. He tries to start a conversation by asking the 3 to tell him their names, likes, dislikes, dreams, and hobbies. After that, Kakashi gets down to business by telling Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura that they will be doing survival training. He also explains that out of 27 graduates, only 9 become ninjas. The other 18 are sent back to the academy. To start the training, the 3 must meet in the woods at 5 am, and skip breakfast. When Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura meet, Naruto and Sakura are tired, but Sasuke doesn't even look the slightest bit tired. Kakashi-sensei tells the 3 that they need to grab one of the 2 bells before noon or they will not get lunch. While Kakashi-sensei is talking, he says to ignore the guy with the lowest score. This gets Naruto angry, and he throws a dagger at Kakashi-sensei. He catches it and points it at Naruto. He breaks free and Sensei tells the three to start. Meanwhile, Hokage and Iruka are talking about the sensei teaching Naruto. Hokage tells him it's Kakashi. Iruka says that he's heard a disturbing rumor about Kakashi, but he doesn't say it.Back in the woods, Sasuke and Sakura are well hidden, while Naruto is right behind Kakashi. He is tempted to attack, but doesn't. Naruto hears Kakashi talk about "taijutsu," when ninjas fight hand to hand without weapons. Kakashi gets Naruto from behind and attacks his butt. Naruto is sent flying into the sea. Then, Iruka learns that Kakashi has never passed a person. After that, Naruto comes out of the water using the shadow replication no jutsu to distract Kakshi while another replication grabs one of the bells. He almost succeeds, but Sensei disappears. It turns out he used the replacement technique, when you act like you get hurt, then replace yourself with another person or object, and disappear. In this process, Kakashi drops a bell. Naruto tries to grab it, but walks into a trap. Sasuke sees this as an opening, and throws a few daggers at Kakashi. The daggers strike Kakashi and he falls to the floor. Every one thinks he is dead.
Episode 5: You Failed! Kakashi's Final Decision
Sasuke’s efforts are in vain as his ninja stars hit a log. Kakashi used the replacement technique again and the log was just another Kawarimi (changed body). He now knows where Sasuke is. Sakura takes off after him, but Kakashi ends up behind her. He creates a illusion using Genjutsu (Illusion Skills), which depicts Sasuke dying with ninja stars stuck throughout his body. Sakura faints in horror. Sasuke attacks Kakashi and through several attacks, almost gets a bell. Kakashi acknowledges that he is different from the other two. Sasuke performs fire element, Grand Fireball no Jutsu and blows fire at Kakashi, but Kakashi disappears by performing Earth Element, Earth Decapitation no Jutsu. He then reaches up from the ground and grabs Sasuke’s leg to pull him into the ground. He then explains lesson 3: Ninjutsu. Suddenly the bell rings and sensei declares that they all should quit as ninjas. He tells them they are a disgrace to ninjas. The answer lies with teamwork, but none of them have worked together and it’s too late now. There are two bells to see who would be willing to sacrifice their own place in favor of teamwork, but the two bells serve as a divider amongst the team. They all fell for the trap and worked to serve their own selfish desires. Sensei walks over to a stone memorial. He explains that this memorial includes the names of all the heroes of the village - those who lost their lives for the success of the mission. His best friend’s name is also carved there. Kakashi decides to give them one last chance after lunch. He tells them, though, that those who feed Naruto will fail. Both decide to feed Naruto, but Sakura is the one to feed him. Kakashi immediately appears and threatens them with a lightning storm. The three immediately declare that they will face Kakashi as a team. Kakashi declares that they all pass. Amazed, they query on Kakashi's sudden change of heart. He tells them that up until now, the others under him did everything he told them to. A ninja that does not follow instructions is scum, but a ninja that does not take care of his teammates is worse than scum!
Episode 6: A Dangerous Mission! Journey to the Land of Waves!
Sasuke, Sakura, and Naruto are going after the target in their current mission. They pounce and capture a cat, thus completing “Operation Capture Tora the Lost Pet” for Madam Shijimi, wife of the Country of Fire’s Feudal Lord. She is thrilled and they realise why the cat ran off. Soon they set off for their next ninja training mission: babysitting Yojyu-sama’s boy, grocery shopping, etc. Naruto starts whining that he’s sick of these stupid missions and he is soon apprehended by Iruka sensei. Hokage-sama then explains what missions are. People come to the village requesting tasks every day. Those tasks are then separated into the difficulty levels A, B, C, and D, just as ninjas are separated into Hokage, Jounins (Elite - like Kakashi), Chuunins (Commoners - like Iruka), and Genins (Cadets - like Naruto, Sakura, and Sasuke) according to their abilities. 'A' tasks are assigned to the Jounins, 'B' and 'C' tasks are assigned to Chuunins and 'C' and 'D' tasks are assigned to Genins. Naruto still isn’t convinced and decides to sit and hold his breath. Hokage gives in and assigns the ninja cadets a 'C' task. A drunken man enters and insults Naruto. He then introduces himself as the bridge building expert Tazuna. Their task is to protect his life while he finishes building his bridge.As they journey towards the Country of the Wave, Tazuna again insults Naruto, which again makes him angry. Sakura then asks Kakashi if there are also ninjas in the Country of the Wave. He answers that there aren’t, but explains that there may be hidden ninja villages equivalent of the country’s military powers. They maintain their relationship with neighboring countries, but aren’t under the control of the country. Supposedly, they are equal in position. However, because the Country of the Wave is so small, they don’t need a ninja village. The five hidden villages for the country of fire (Hidden Village of Konaha (Leaf)), water (Hidden Village of Mist), lightning (Hidden Village of Cloud), wind (Hidden Village of Sand), and earth (hidden Village of Rock) make up the Five Great Ninja Powers. Their leaders carry the name of ‘Kage’. Hokage, Mizukage, Raikage, Kazekage, and Tsuchikage which are known as the ‘Five Kages’ that reign over tens of thousands of ninjas. When Sakura and Naruto hear that, they immediately doubt Hokage’s abilities. Suddenly, two ninjas with wraith like characteristics jump out from the trees and capture Kakashi. Naruto is next, but Sasuke fights back and takes out their chain weapons. The wraith aims at Tazuna, which was protected by Sakura. Sasuke places himself in front of Sakura. As the ninja approaches, Kakashi returns to take out the ninja. Naruto realised that Kakashi used the replacement technique replacing himself with tree branches before the initial attack. Naruto was poisoned from the battle and was startled that he couldn’t do anything while Sasuke acted in poise and was calm and unafraid. Kakashi explains that their two attackers are Chuunin class ninjas from the Hidden Village of Mist known as the Demon Brothers. They are trained to keep fighting no matter what the cause. Kakashi knew about them because there was a puddle on the ground. He thought that was strange because it hasn’t rained in several days. He waited to learn who their real target was. He then reprimands Tazuna for not revealing the actual difficulty of the mission. Sakura wants to give up and head back to the village. Naruto isn’t ready to pull out yet. He pulls out his kunai (throwing knife) and thrusts it into his wounded hand, vowing to become stronger and never to back down again. Kakashi asks to look at his hand and observes the wound has already started to heal. They continue the mission as planned. Meanwhile, the man who hired the Demon Brothers is perturbed that they couldn’t get the job done and rants to another ninja. That ninja reminds him threateningly that he is Zabuza Momochi, the Demon of the Hidden Village of Mist and he will get the job done.
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