Before the final round of the Chunin Exam, Naruto receives some special training from the legendary Toad Sage, Jiraiya. When the battles resume, Naruto is ready, but what about Sasuke? He's about to face the one ninja no one, not even Naruto thinks he can beat. But in the midst of everything, a sinister plot is set in motion, and the Village Hidden in the Leaves finds itself under attack!
All episodes — Season 2
S2 E53Long Time No See: Jiraiya Returns!
Oct 8, 20036.824 min
While Ebisu trains Naruto at a hotspring, he spots someone trying to peep on the women bathing! Ebisu attacks, but it doesn't go quite as planned. Naruto then demands that the stranger become his teacher instead, but he's going to need some
S2 E54The Summoning Jutsu: Wisdom of the Toad Sage!
Oct 15, 20036.824 min
While Jiraiya attempts to teach Naruto the Summoning Jutsu, while doing research as well, Dosu learns the hard way why Gaara is so dangerous. Meanwhile, Baki and Kabuto secretly meet and reveal a sinister plot against Konoha. When Hayate di
S2 E55A Feeling of Yearning, a Flower Full of Hope
Oct 22, 20036.824 min
Sakura goes to visit Sasuke and Lee in the hospital, along the way, she meets up with Ino and the two make the trip together. Lee tries to resume his training with limited success, making Sakura worry more about him and Sasuke.
S2 E56Live or Die: Risk It All to Win It All!
Oct 29, 20036.924 min
Since Naruto is having little to no success at summoning frogs, Jiraiya figures that if Naruto's to learn how summon Kyubi's chakra, he's going to need to be put into a life-threating situation. After having Naruto do a bunch of tasks, he t
S2 E57He Flies! He Jumps! He Lurks! Chief Toad Appears!
Nov 5, 20036.924 min
Overjoyed at his success, Naruto manages to enrage Gamabunta. With him not willing to accept that Naruto was able to summon him, Naruto challenges Gamabunta to accept him as his subordinate if he is able to stay on his back until sundown.
S2 E58Hospital Besieged: The Evil Hand Revealed!
Nov 12, 20037.324 min
Due to the events with Gamabunta, Naruto is now stuck in the hospital. Shikamaru unexpectedly pays him a visit, saying the two of them are the types who never get girls to visit them. Meanwhile, Gaara approaches an unconscious Rock Lee, wit
S2 E59The Final Rounds: Rush to the Battle Arena!
Nov 19, 20036.824 min
Waking up late, Naruto hurries to the stadium where the Chuunin matches will be held, along the way he stops at his old training ground and meets up with Hinata. Naruto tells Hinata that he's afraid he'll lose, but with Hinata's encourageme
S2 E60Byakugan vs. Shadow Clone Jutsu!
Nov 26, 2003724 min
The opening ceremony to the Final Matches begins and Sasuke is missing, worrying Naruto. The ceremony ends and Naruto starts his fight with Neji. Will Naruto's confidence lead him to a victory or are Neji's skills to much for him? And where
S2 E61Ultimate Defense: Zero Blind Spot!
Dec 3, 20037.824 min
Naruto begins his assault with his Shadow Clones but Neji analyses Naruto's actions and determines what he believes to be the real one. Unable to figure out why Naruto won't admit defeat, he takes off his headband and reveals a mysterious m
S2 E62A Failure's True Power
Dec 10, 2003824 min
When it looks as if Naruto can't win, Neji continues to tell him that he cannot change his fate and that he has no idea what it feels like to carry a seal that cannot be removed. Naruto thinks back about his childhood and how he was treated
S2 E63Hit It or Quit It: The Final Rounds Get Complicated!
Dec 17, 20037.324 min
With Sasuke still absent, and everyone anxiously anticipating his match against Gaara, the tournament is forced to move on to the next round. Meanwhile, Neji learns the shocking truth about his father.
S2 E64Zero Motivation: The Guy with Cloud Envy!
Dec 24, 20037.524 min
Shikamaru takes on Temari, only he doesn't want to fight. Can the lazy Shikamaru even last the round? Or is there more to Shikamaru than meets the eye?
S2 E65Dancing Leaf, Squirming Sand
Jan 7, 20047.324 min
It's time for Sasuke's match against Gaara, only Sasuke has yet to show up. Normally they'd disqualify him, but everyone's anxiously awaiting the match. Therefore, they give Sasuke a time limit before disqualifying him. As time slowly begin
S2 E66Bushy Brow's Jutsu: Sasuke Style!
Jan 14, 20047.324 min
Sasuke's match against Gaara finally begins! Gaara seems to have the upper hand at the beginning, until Sasuke shows off his newly found taijutsu techniques. Gaara is reliving the battle against Rock Lee all over again, only this time he's
S2 E67Late for the Show, But Ready to Go! The Ultimate Secret Technique is Born!
Jan 14, 20047.724 min
With Gaara's ultimate defense in place, Sasuke's only hope of winning lies within the move Kakashi taught him...Chidori. But, how will Gaara react when Sasuke causes him to bleed?
S2 E68Zero Hour! The Destruction of the Hidden Leaf Village Begins!
Jan 28, 20047.724 min
Sasuke's match is interrupted when Orochimaru puts his plan into action. Temari and Kankuro are ordered to get Gaara to safety until he recovers, leaving Sasuke to chase after them. War has begun!
S2 E69Village in Distress: A New A-Ranked Mission!
Feb 4, 20047.724 min
Knowing that Sasuke is in over his head, Kakashi sends Naruto, Sakura, and Shikamaru, being guided by a dog named Pakkun, to stop Sasuke from pursuing Gaara.
S2 E70A Shirker's Call to Action: Layabout No More!
Feb 11, 20047.324 min
Naruto, Sakura, Shikamaru, and Pakkun are being chased down by several Sound ninja. Shikamaru decides to stop and try to hold them off so the others can catch up to Sasuke without fear of pursuit. Shikamaru is the logical choice because of
S2 E71An Unrivaled Match: Hokage Battle Royale!
Feb 18, 20047.924 min
The battle of kings has begun as Orochimaru has summoned some unexpected help. How can the Third Hokage handle this uncomfortable situation? Meanwhile, Sasuke finally catches up with Kakurou, Gaara and Temari...
S2 E72A Mistake from the Past: A Face Revealed!
Feb 25, 2004824 min
While Naruto and Sakura continue to catch up to Sasuke, Temari trys to stall Sasuke long enough for Kankuro to get Gaara to safety, but Sasuke doesn't have time to waste on her! Meanwhile, The Third Hokage continues his battle with Orochima
S2 E73Forbidden Secret Technique: Reaper Death Seal!
Mar 3, 20047.724 min
An unlikely ally appears to help Sasuke and allows him to continue to pursue Gaara. Meanwhile, the Hokage prepares to make the ultimate sacrifice to rid his village of Orochimaru!
S2 E74Astonishing Truth! Gaara's Identity Emerges!
Mar 10, 20047.524 min
While Shino and Kankuro fight the match they should've fought back during the Chuunin Exam, Naruto, Sakura, and Pakkun slowly catch up to Sasuke. Meanwhile, Sasuke has finally caught up with Gaara and Temari, but is he ready to face true ho
S2 E75Sasuke's Decision: Pushed to the Edge!
Mar 17, 20048.124 min
Sasuke struggles to keep up with Gaara's monstrous capacity. Only able to use Chidori twice in normal circumstances, Sasuke remembers that tragic day when his family died and realises he must risk the use of Chidori beyond his limit if he i
S2 E76Assassin of the Moonlit Night
Mar 24, 20047.824 min
As Sasuke is about to be defeated, Naruto and Sakura show up to save him. With this Gaara begins to have flashbacks of his childhood. What happened in Gaara's past to make him experience so much suffering?
S2 E77Light vs. Dark: The Two Faces of Gaara
Mar 31, 20047.724 min
Gaara continues to talk about his past. When Gaara states that Naruto can't become stronger when he fights for everyone else, Naruto recalls that if he didn't meet his friends, he would be the same as Gaara. Realizing that he has to protect
S2 E78Naruto's Ninja Handbook
Apr 7, 20047.824 min
Naruto and Gaara continue their fight. Naruto begins to get an advantage, and Gaara transforms into the final form of Shukaku of the Sand. As he begins to put the squeeze on Naruto, Naruto summons Gamabunta Oyabun, and his comeback begins.
S2 E79Beyond the Limit of Darkness and Light
Apr 14, 20047.624 min
Transformed into Kyubi, Naruto and Gamabunta prepare to stop Shukaku by waking Gaara up. Though they succeed, the battle is far from over as Gaara won't stop until Naruto is dead. Naruto and Gaara prepare for their final attacks. Meanwhile,
S2 E80The Third Hokage, Forever...
Apr 21, 20047.924 min
As the war draws to a close, Gaara admits his defeat to Naruto, and Orochimaru is forced to retreat as Sarutobi took away his arms. Now, all of the Konoha shinobi gather together to pay their respects to the person whom they respected the m
S2 E81Return of the Morning Mist
Apr 28, 20045.924 min
Two mysterious ninja infiltrate Konoha, and one of them bares the Sharingan. Just what are these two after? Why has Itachi Uchiha returned to Konoha?
S2 E82Eye to Eye: Sharingan vs. Sharingan!
May 5, 2004824 min
Kakashi takes on Itachi, with both of them using the Sharingan. However, Kakashi soon realizes that he stands no chance against the legendary ninja. Itachi reveals that he has not come for his little brother, but instead he's come to do som
S2 E83Jiraiya: Naruto's Potential Disaster!
May 12, 20046.124 min
Jiraiya and Naruto begin their search for Tsunade, but are constantly sidetracked by Jiraiya's peeping and hitting on pretty girls. Jiraiya tells Naruto some stories about the 3rd and 4th Hokages. Meanwhile, Sasuke learns that his brother,
S2 E84Roar, Chidori! Brother vs. Brother!
May 19, 20048.324 min
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.
S2 E85Hate Among the Uchihas: The Last of the Clan
May 26, 2004824 min
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.
S2 E86A New Training Begins: I Will Be Strong
Jun 2, 20046.824 min
Now that Sasuke is in safe hands, Naruto and Jiraiya can continue their search for Tsunade. When they arrive at a city with a festival on the way, Jiraiya and Naruto have some fun, at least until Naruto puts a stain on a man's shirt. Jiraiy
S2 E87Keep on Training: Pop Goes the Water Balloon!
Jun 9, 20046.824 min
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.
S2 E88Focal Point: The Mark of the Leaf
Jun 16, 20046.824 min
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 a
S2 E89An Impossible Choice: The Pain Within Tsunade's Heart
Jun 23, 20047.324 min
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.
S2 E90Unforgivable! A Total Lack of Respect!
Jul 7, 20047.724 min
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. Narut
S2 E91Inheritance! The Necklace of Death!
Jul 14, 20047.724 min
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 th
S2 E92A Dubious Offer! Tsunade's Choice!
Jul 21, 20048.224 min
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 l
S2 E93Breakdown! The Deal is Off!
Jul 28, 2004824 min
Because Orochimaru lied to her about not attacking Konoha, Tsunade begins her onslaught against him and Kabuto. Kabuto eats a food pill and begins to attack Tsunade with his medical techniques but are they enough to defeat her? Will Jiraiya
S2 E94Attack! Fury of the Rasengan!
Aug 4, 20047.624 min
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. Nar
S2 E95The Fifth Hokage! A Life on the Line!
Aug 11, 2004824 min
Naruto finally lands a Rasengan into Kabuto's stomach, but not before Kabuto assures Naruto's certain death. Can Tsunade save him and protect him from Orochimaru?
S2 E96Deadlock! Sannin Showdown!
Aug 11, 20047.624 min
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 o
S2 E97Kidnapped! Naruto's Hot Spring Adventure!
Aug 18, 20047.324 min
The group are on their way back to Konoha when they stop at a town with hotsprings. Unknown to them they are being watched by men looking for Tsunade. Naruto's room gets raided and the necklace he was given goes missing with nothing but a r
S2 E98Tsunade's Warning: Ninja No More!
Aug 25, 20046.824 min
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, Ka
S2 E99The Will of Fire Still Burns!
Sep 1, 20046.824 min
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 surv
S2 E100Sensei and Student: The Bond of a Shinobi!
Sep 8, 2004824 min
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.
S2 E101Gotta See! Gotta Know! Kakashi-Sensei's True Face!
Sep 15, 2004824 min
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...
S2 E102Mission: Help an Old Friend in the Land of Tea
Sep 22, 2004724 min
Naruto, Sakura and Sasuke find out their newest mission will be without Kakashi who has responsibilities elsewhere. Tsunade sends them to the Tea Country to protect someone, but the details are vague at best. Along the way they meet Idate M
S2 E103The Race is On! Trouble on the High Seas!
Sep 29, 2004724 min
The trio continue to follow Idate while fending off attacks by three Shinobi sent to kill him. They find out later just how important winning this race is to the Wasabi clan's future...
S2 E104Run Idate, Run! Nagi Island Awaits!
Oct 13, 2004724 min
While the Shinobi that is working for Wasarabi begins to beat up Idate, Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura finally reach the same island. However, some old enemies appear to get in their way once again! Will they manage to find Idate and rescue him