While the Shinobi that is working for Wasarabi begins to beat up Idate, Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura finally reach the same island. They find out later just how important winning this race is to the Wasabi clan's futu. The trio continue to follow Idate while fending off attacks by three Shinobi sent to kill him. ģx20 The Race is On! Trouble on the High Seas! Tsunade sends them to the Tea Country to protect someone, but the. Naruto, Sakura and Sasuke find out their newest mission will be without Kakashi who has responsibilities elsewhere. However, Squad 7 soon finds out that this is easier said than done.ģx19 New Missions! Rescue the Tea Country! ģx18 I Want to See it! Kakashi-sensei's True FaceĪfter their mission, Naruto persuades Sakura and Sasuke to help him unmask their sensei, Kakashi. Meanwhile, Tsunade frantically struggles to increase the operation's success. ģx17 Sensei and Student: The Bond of a Shinobi!Īs Lee decides whether or not to go through with the operation, Gai decides to give him some motivation. Tsunade spends the day locked out of her office and researches. Konohamaru locks himself in the office used by the 3rd to stop them from replacing his grandfather, the previous Hokage. ģx16 The One Who Inherits the Will of Fire
Konohamaru finds out that Tsunade is the Fifth but refuses to believe it. Naruto, Tsunade, and Shizune finally return to Konoha so Tsunade can take over and become Hokage. Unknown to them they are being watched by men looking for Tsunade. The group are on their way back to Konoha when they stop at a town with hotsprings. With Tsunade in her current conidtion, and Jiraiya still under the effects of the drug, Tsunade and Jiraiya must work together to defeat Orochimaru. Can Tsunade save him and protect him from Orochimaru?ģx13 Three-way Battle! Tsunade and Jiraiya vs. Naruto finally lands a Rasengan into Kabuto's stomach, but not before Kabuto assures Naruto's certain death. ģx12 The Fifth Hokage! Sacrificing Her Life to Fight! Orochimaru and Kabuto summon two giant snakes. 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. Kabuto eats a food pill and begins to attack Tsunade with his medical. īecause Orochimaru lied to her about not attacking Konoha, Tsunade begins her onslaught against him and Kabuto. Jiraiya tries to convince her by taking her out for a drink, only she slipped. While Naruto continues to try and master the third step, Tsunade continues to think about Orochimaru's offer. 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. She refuses the title, angering Naruto, who mistakes her for being a weakling. Jiraiya and Naruto catch up to Tsunade, whereupon she learns that Konoha wants her to be the 5th Hokage. ģx07 Angry Explosion! I Won't Forgive You! The final stage proves to be the most difficult: control. Naruto continues his training of the Rasengan, having mastered the stages of spin and power. ģx06 Impossible Choice: The Pain in Tsunade's Heart Jiraiya realizes that, like him, Naruto has a hard time concentrating, so he paints a spiral in. ģx05 Focal Point: The Symbol of the Hidden LeafĪfter passing stage one of the training, Naruto moves into stage two: power training. Naruto is confident that he will accomplish this stage of the training by night, but soon learns it's. Jiraiya gives Naruto the task of rotating the water in a balloon until it pops. ģx04 Will Power! Break the Water Balloon!!! When they arrive at a city with a festival on the way, Jiraiya and Naruto have some fun.
Now that Sasuke is in safe hands, Naruto and Jiraiya can continue their search for Tsunade. ģx03 The Pursuit of Knowledge! I'll Definately Get Stronger!!! Itachi and Kisame try to flee, but Jiraiya. However, when the young ninja is severely outclassed, Jiraiya is forced to step in. Jiraiya and Naruto look on as Sasuke takes on Itachi alone. However, Itachi and Kisame have already found him.ģx02 Foolish Little Brother: Despise Me, Hate Me! Sasuke remembers the day that Itachi single-handedly wiped out the entire Uchiha clan as he desperately searches for Naruto.