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 throws Naruto off a cliff. Naruto's only hope of survival lies within an encounter with the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox himself. But, will Kyubi be willing to help him?
- Directed by
- Masaaki Kumagai
- Written by
- Akatsuki Yamatoya
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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 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