Episode 84 Roar, Chidori! Brother vs. Brother!

Sasuke remembers the day that Itachi single-handedly wiped out the entire Uchiha clan as he desperately searches for Naruto. However, Itachi and Kisame have already found him.

Episode 85 Foolish Little Brother: Despise Me, Hate Me!

Jiraiya and Naruto look on as Sasuke takes on Itachi alone. However, when the young ninja is severely outclassed, Jiraiya is forced to step in. Itachi and Kisame try to flee, but Jiraiya isn't about to let them get away so easily.

Episode 86 The Pursuit of Knowledge! I'll Definately Get Stronger!!!

Now that Sasuke is with safe hands, Naruto and Jiraiya can continue their search for Tsunade. Their trip ends when they arrive in a city where a festival is on its way. Jiraiya and Naruto have some fun until a Naruto puts a stain in a man's shirt. He attacks them and Jiraiya used a new technique that he will teach Naruto. What is this new technique? And can Naruto master it?

Episode 87 Will Power! Break the Water Balloon!!!

Jiraiya gives Naruto the task of rotating the water in a balloon until it pops. Naruto is confident that he will accomplish this stage of the training by night, but soon learns it's not as easy as expected.

Episode 88 Focal Point: The Symbol of the Hidden Leaf

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 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.

Episode 89 Impossible Choice: The Pain in Tsunade's Heart

Naruto continues his training of the Rasengan, having mastered the stages of spin and power. The final stage proves to be the most difficult: control. Meanwhile, Orochimaru and Kabuto accost Tsunade and ask her to restore Orochimaru's arms. If she restores Orochimaru's arms, he promises to use his Rebirth of the Impure World kinjutsu to revive her lost lover and little brother.

Episode 90 Angry Explosion! I Won't Forgive You!

Jiraiya and Naruto catch up to Tsunade, whereupon she learns that Konoha wants her to be the 5th Hokage. She refuses the title, angering Naruto, who mistakes her for being a weakling. Naruto learns first-hand how strong she really is. Naruto decides now is the time to try out the Rasengan, only he hasn't perfected it yet.

Episode 91 Inheritance: The Necklace of Death

Naruto makes a bet with Tsunade, that if he can master the Rasengan in one week, she'll give him a necklace belonging the to the First Hokage. However, Shizune reveals some startling information. Everybody, except for Tsunade, who's worn that necklace has died the next day!

Episode 92 Yes or No! Tsunade's Decision!

While Naruto continues to try and master the third step, Tsunade continues to think about Orochimaru's offer. Jiraiya tries to convince her by taking her out for a drink, only she slipped a paralyzing potion into his drink while he wasn't looking. Will Tsunade agree to Orochimaru's offer? And will Naruto master the Rasengan before the week is up?

Episode 93 Negotiations Breakdown

Because Orochimaru lied to her about not attacking Konoha, Tsunade begins her onslaught against Orochimaru and Kabuto. Orochimaru has Kabuto fight, but he cannot fight in such a close space so they move to an open field. Kabut eats a food pill and begins to attack Tsunade with his medical techniques. Kabuto takes out Tsunade's arm and leg and makes it hard for her to breath. Can Tsunade win against Kabuto? Will Jiraiya, Shizune, and Naruto show up in time to save her?

Episode 94 Attack! Fury of the Rasengan!

With Tsunade still paralized with fear and Naruto being a low level ninja, it is up to Shizune and Jiraiya to defeat Kabuto and Orochimaru. Orochimaru and Kabuto summon two giant snakes while Jiraiya summons Gamakichi, who does nothing. Naruto tries to help Jiraya, but he too only summons a small frog that also does nothing. Orochimaru and Kabuto attack and Shizune is easily defeated. Naruto tries Rasengan but fails. Can he master the technique before Kabuto does anything to Tsunade? How far will he go to master it?

Episode 95 The Fifth Hokage! Sacrificing Her Life to Fight!

Naruto finally lands a Rasengan into Kabuto's stomach but not before Kabuto damages Naruto's muscles and severs the chakra line to his heart, meaning Naruto's certain death. Tsunade saves Naruto only to have to protect him again from Orochimaru. Orochimaru is set on killing Naruto but Tsunade keeps getting in the way!

Episode 96 Three-way Battle! Tsunade and Jiraiya vs. Orochimaru!

With Tsunade in her current conidtion, and Jiraiya still under the effects of the drug, Tsunade and Jiraiya must work together to defeat Orochimaru. And with all three ninja having summoned their signature beasts, it's sure to be one heck of a battle!

Episode 97 Naruto's Hot Springs Adventure

On their way back to Konoha, Naruto, Tsunade, Jiraiya, and Shizune stop at a town with hotsprings. Unknown to them they are being watched by two men looking for Tsunade. While in the hotsprings Naruto's room gets raided and the necklace Tsunade gave him is missing. Naruto finds a note and follows the directions on it to a hill outside of town where he meets the two men from earlier. They reveal to Naruto that Tsunade owes their family money and they have come to retrieve it from her. When they pretend to kidnap Naruto to get the money they fail and end up having Naruto steal Tsunade's bag. Shizune gives chase, but can she stop them and what is so important about Tsunades bag?

Episode 98 Tsunade's Warning: Ninja No More

Naruto, Tsunade, and Shizune finally return to Konoha so Tsunade can take over and become Hokage. Konohamaru finds out that Tsunade is the Fifth but refuses to believe it. Naruto then takes Tsunade to the hospital so she can heal Sasuke, Kakashi, and Lee. She heals Sasuke and Kakashi just fine...However, her diagnosis of Rock Lee has heartbreaking consequences for him and his future.

Episode 99 The One Who Inherits the Will of Fire

Konohamaru locks himself in the office used by the 3rd to stop them from replacing his grandfather, the previous Hokage. Tsunade spends the day locked out of her office and researches a way to heal Rock Lee so he has a better chance of surviving the operation,

Episode 100 Sensei and Student: The Bond of a Shinobi!

As Lee decides whether or not to go through with the operation, Gai decides to give him some motivation. Meanwhile, Tsunade frantically struggles to increase the operation's success rate.

Episode 101 I Want to See it! Kakashi-sensei's True Face

After their mission, Naruto persuades Sakura and Sasuke to help him unmask their sensei, Kakashi. However, Squad 7 soon finds out that this is easier said than done...

Episode 102 New Missions! Rescue the Tea Country!

Naruto, Sakura, and Sasuke find out their newest mission will be without Kakashi, who has his own mission. The only problem is that they only know they are protecting someone and that is it. Tsunade sends them to Tea Country to meet with the Wasabi Clan leader. Along the way the meet Idate Morino who causes trouble for them. Later Naruto, Sakura, and Sasuke find out they must protect Idate from attacks by the enemy clan, during a race. Can the three protect this trouble-maker from the enemy clan?

Episode 103 The Race is On! Trouble on the High Seas!

Naruto, Sakura, and Sasuke continue to follow Idate while fending off attacks by three shinobi sent by Wasaragi. They find out that if Idate does not win the race, Wasaragi will destroy the Wasabi clan. After fighting their way out of some tough spots the four finally reach the sea where Idate tells the three why he did not get in the boat before. They borrow an old man's boat but are attacked by the same shinobi while out at sea. Can Naruto, Sakura, and Sasuke protect Idate in such a confined area?

Episode 104 Run Idate, Run! Nagi Island Awaits!

While Aoi, the shinobi that is working for Wasarabi, begins to beat up Idate, Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura finally get to the island Idate is located on. As they are about to go look for Idate they are attacked by their old Rain ninja friends from the Chuunin exam. Naruto gets rid of them using Rasengan so the three go search for Idate. They find Idate badly injured and Aoi standing near him. Naruto and Sasuke attack Aoi but are easily defeated. Before he leaves Aoi tells the three that the needles he attacked them and Idate with are poisonous and mean certain death for Naruto, Sasuke, and Idate. Can they find a remedy before it is to late?

Episode 105 A Fierce Battle of Rolling Thunder!

With Naruto's help, Idate reaches the Modoroki Shrine... But just as he's about to cross the bridge, an old nemesis stands in his way.

Episode 106 The Last Leg: A Final Act of Desperation

Now that Sasuke and Sakura are trapped at the bottom of a cliff, it's up the Number One Knucklehead Ninja to defeat the malevolent Aoi and help Idate cross the finish line.

Episode 107 The Battle Begins: Naruto vs. Sasuke

Hospital bound and feeling his pride shattered, Sasuke finds there is only way to redeem himself: Battle Naruto! Meanwhile, the Ino-Shika-Cho Squad sit down for some barbeque to celebrate a special occasion!

Episode 108 Bitter Rivals and Broken Bonds

As their rivalry reaches a fever pitch, Kakashi-sensei breaks up the battle and send Naruto and Sasuke to their corners. Meanwhile, Four Sound ninja enter the Hidden Leaf Village with only one thing on their mind... Sasuke!

Episode 109 An Invitation from the Sound

Sasuke takes on all four Sound Ninja, but soon learns it's going to take more than Chidori to defeat them!

Episode 110 Formation! The Sasuke Retrieval Squad

Now that word of Sasuke's departure has spread to the Fifth Hokage, she calls upon the newest Chunin, Shikamaru, to put together a squad to bring Sasuke back to the village.

Episode 111 Sound vs. Leaf

The Sound Ninja have Sasuke in their clutches and it's up to the Hidden Leaf Village's top Shinobi to stop them.

Episode 112 Squad Mutiny: Everything Falls Apart!

As Shikamaru and the rest of the squad move in, Jirobo, one of the Sound Ninja, traps them within an Earth Dome Prison and sucks up their chakra!

Episode 113 Full Throttle Power! Choji, Ablaze!

Upon breaking free from the Earth Dome Prison, The Sasuke Retrieval Squad realize they don't have enough chakra to take on Jirobo... but Choji's got another idea up his sleeve.

Episode 114 Good-bye Old Friend...! I'll Always Believe in You!

With his life on the line against the Sound Ninja Jirobo, Choji looks back on seeds of his friendship with Shikamaru. Can he defeat his fearsome opponent without any Chakra?

Episode 115 Your Opponent Is Me!

Hot on Sasuke's trail, Shikamaru and his squad get caught up in a web of unparalled chakra when they tangle with the six-armed Kidomaru!

Episode 116 360 Degrees of Vision: The Byakugan's Blind Spot

While Naruto and the others go after Sasuke and the other Sound Ninja, Neji is locked in a desperate no-holds-barred battle with Kidomaru.

Episode 117 Losing is Not an Option!

Neji's on the run from Kidomaru's bow and arrow attacks. Will Neji make it out alive or will his new-found enemy hit his blindspot dead on?

Episode 118 The Vessel Arrives Too Late

In pursuit of the Sound Ninja, Naruto, Kiba and Shikamaru strike at dawn to retrieve Sasuke and bring him back to the Hidden Leaf Village.

Episode 119 Miscalculation: A New Enemy Appears!

Naruto, Kiba and Shikamaru intercept Sasuke from the Sound Ninja Four, but little do they know that another ninja from the Sound Village has been dispatched to grab Sasuke as well.

Episode 120 Roar and Howl! The Ultimate Tag-Team!

Faced against the vicious twin duo of Sakon and Ukon, Kiba and Akamaru team up to take them out, using their most powerful jutsu.

Episode 121 To Each His Own Battle

With the Sasuke retrieval squad now split into individual battles, it's up to Naruto, Kiba and Shikamaru to stop the sound ninja. But little do they realize that there's more to their opponents than their basic techniques.

Episode 122 Fakeout: Shikamaru's Comeback!

Shikamaru's got his hands full with Tayuya and her melodic attacks. Can he stop her and put an end to her malevolent flute playing?

Episode 123 The Leaf's Handsome Devil!

Naruto's Shadow Clones are no match for Kimimaro's attacks. But when an old bushy-browed buddy from the Leaf Village shows up, all bets are off!

Episode 124 The Beast Within

Rock Lee's back and he's full of a special medicine that has Kimimaro on the run! Can he take out the fifth Sound Ninja?

Episode 125 The Sand Shinobi: Allies of the Leaf

Down for the count and at the mercy of the Sound Ninja, Kiba, Shikamaru and Rock Lee get help from an unlikely bunch of new allies.

Episode 126 Showdown: Gaara vs. Kimimaro

Itching to fight and a sense of guilt from the past, Gaara tells Rock Lee to stand down and let him take on Kimimaro. Meanwhile, Naruto continues on his quest to catch the runaway Sasuke.

Episode 127 Vengeful Strike! The Bracken Dance!

As Gaara demonstrates he has more than enough backbone to take on Kimimaro, Orochimaru recollects on how brought him as a young man into the Sound Village.

Episode 128 A Cry on Deaf Ears

Finally catching up to Sasuke, Naruto does all he can to keep him from going to Orochimaru. Does he have enough strength to stop him or is Sasuke gone for good?

Episode 129 Brothers: Distance Among the Uchihas

Naruto and Sasuke face off in battle as we get a glimpse into Sasuke's past where his achievements were ignored by his father and his brother Itachi's behavior began to take a turn for the worst.

Episode 130 Father and Son, the Broken Crest

As Sasuke squares off against Naruto, he reflects on his past when he was neglected by both his stern father and Itachi, his brooding older brother.

Episode 131 The Secrets of the Mangekyō Sharingan

While Naruto is busy underwater, Sasuke remembers the fateful day in which his clan was killed. He remembers why Itachi spared his life, and why Itachi did what what he did. Now, in order to gain the same power as his brother, he must kill his closest friend...Naruto!