Naruto, an adolescent ninja, dreams of becoming the Hokage in his village.
EPISODE 1
Homecoming
Two and a half years after undertaking Jiraiya's training, Naruto returns to Hidden Leaf Village and catches up with Sakura and Konohamaru, who demonstrate their new abilities.
EPISODE 2
The Akatsuki Makes Its Move
Jiraiya has completed his new novel; Jiraiya has news that the Akatsuki is on the move; Naruto and Sakura team up and challenge Kakashi to a survival challenge.
EPISODE 3
The Results of Training
Naruto's and Sakura's combined skills force Kakashi to use his Sharingan.
EPISODE 4
The Jinchuriki of the Sand
Gaara detects Deidara's presence, and an aerial battle ensues.
EPISODE 5
The Kazekage Stands Tall
Naruto and Sakura defeat Kakashi in the survival challenge; Tsunade assigns them to a three-man squad led by Kakashi; Gaara and Deidara continue their fierce battle.
EPISODE 6
Mission Cleared
To protect his village from Deidara's explosive clay, Gaara uses his chakra to create a giant sand shield.The village is saved, but Gaara is left vulnerable to attack.
Junko Takeuchi
Chie Nakamura
Kazuhiko Inoue
Noriaki Sugiyama
Masako Katsuki
Mary Elizabeth McGlynn
Maile Flanagan
Yuri Lowenthal
Kate Higgins
Ben Diskin
Hayato Date
