Gaara, his strength completely exhausted, is whisked away by Deidara. Kankuro ignores Baki’s efforts to stop him and immediately sets out in pursuit with a platoon to rescue Gaara.
- Directed by
- Hayato Goda
- Written by
- Satoru Nishizono, Junki Takegami
All episodes — S1 • Kazekage Rescue
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S1 E1Homecoming
Feb 15, 20078.323 min
A figure passes through the gates. It's an older Naruto, who has returned from a long training journey with Jiraiya. Naruto Uzumaki is back!
S1 E2The Akatsuki Makes Its Move
Feb 15, 20077.823 min
Naruto and Sakura team up and challenge Kakashi to a survival challenge to show off their progress.
S1 E3The Results of Training
Feb 22, 20077.723 min
Naruto’s and Sakura’s combined skills force Kakashi to use his Sharingan right off the bat. Naruto masterfully unleashes his jutsu one after another.
S1 E4The Jinchuriki of the Sand
Mar 1, 20078.723 min
Gaara is quick to detect Deidara’s presence, and an aerial battle ensues with Deidara on his giant bird and Gaara atop sand.
S1 E5The Kazekage Stands Tall
Mar 15, 20078.423 min
Naruto and Sakura defeat Kakashi in the survival challenge. Tsunade assigns them to a three-man squad led by Kakashi, who tells them they are now his equals.
S1 E6Mission Cleared
Mar 29, 20078.623 min
In order to protect his village from Deidara’s explosive clay, Gaara uses his chakra to create a giant sand shield.