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Naruto: Season 2

Poster for Naruto Season 2

52 episodes

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!

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  1. 53 Long Time No See: Jiraiya Returns! Oct 8, 2003 · 24m 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…
  2. 54 The Summoning Jutsu: Wisdom of the Toad Sage! Oct 15, 2003 · 24m 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…
  3. 55 A Feeling of Yearning, a Flower Full of Hope Oct 22, 2003 · 24m 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…
  4. 56 Live or Die: Risk It All to Win It All! Oct 29, 2003 · 24m 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…
  5. 57 He Flies! He Jumps! He Lurks! Chief Toad Appears! Nov 5, 2003 · 24m 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…
  6. 58 Hospital Besieged: The Evil Hand Revealed! Nov 12, 2003 · 24m 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…
  7. 59 The Final Rounds: Rush to the Battle Arena! Nov 19, 2003 · 24m 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…
  8. 60 Byakugan vs. Shadow Clone Jutsu! Nov 26, 2003 · 24m 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…
  9. 61 Ultimate Defense: Zero Blind Spot! Dec 3, 2003 · 24m 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…
  10. 62 A Failure's True Power Dec 10, 2003 · 24m 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…
  11. 63 Hit It or Quit It: The Final Rounds Get Complicated! Dec 17, 2003 · 24m 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…
  12. 64 Zero Motivation: The Guy with Cloud Envy! Dec 24, 2003 · 24m 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?
  13. 65 Dancing Leaf, Squirming Sand Jan 7, 2004 · 24m 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…
  14. 66 Bushy Brow's Jutsu: Sasuke Style! Jan 14, 2004 · 24m 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…
  15. 67 Late for the Show, But Ready to Go! The Ultimate Secret Technique is Born! Jan 14, 2004 · 24m 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?
  16. 68 Zero Hour! The Destruction of the Hidden Leaf Village Begins! Jan 28, 2004 · 24m 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…
  17. 69 Village in Distress: A New A-Ranked Mission! Feb 4, 2004 · 24m 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.
  18. 70 A Shirker's Call to Action: Layabout No More! Feb 11, 2004 · 24m 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…
  19. 71 An Unrivaled Match: Hokage Battle Royale! Feb 18, 2004 · 24m 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…
  20. 72 A Mistake from the Past: A Face Revealed! Feb 25, 2004 · 24m 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…
  21. 73 Forbidden Secret Technique: Reaper Death Seal! Mar 3, 2004 · 24m 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!
  22. 74 Astonishing Truth! Gaara's Identity Emerges! Mar 10, 2004 · 24m 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…
  23. 75 Sasuke's Decision: Pushed to the Edge! Mar 17, 2004 · 24m 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…
  24. 76 Assassin of the Moonlit Night Mar 24, 2004 · 24m 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…
  25. 77 Light vs. Dark: The Two Faces of Gaara Mar 31, 2004 · 24m 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…
  26. 78 Naruto's Ninja Handbook Apr 7, 2004 · 24m 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…
  27. 79 Beyond the Limit of Darkness and Light Apr 14, 2004 · 24m 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…
  28. 80 The Third Hokage, Forever... Apr 21, 2004 · 24m 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…
  29. 81 Return of the Morning Mist Apr 28, 2004 · 24m 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?
  30. 82 Eye to Eye: Sharingan vs. Sharingan! May 5, 2004 · 24m 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…
  31. 83 Jiraiya: Naruto's Potential Disaster! May 12, 2004 · 24m 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…
  32. 84 Roar, Chidori! Brother vs. Brother! May 19, 2004 · 24m 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.
  33. 85 Hate Among the Uchihas: The Last of the Clan May 26, 2004 · 24m 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…
  34. 86 A New Training Begins: I Will Be Strong Jun 2, 2004 · 24m 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…
  35. 87 Keep on Training: Pop Goes the Water Balloon! Jun 9, 2004 · 24m 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…
  36. 88 Focal Point: The Mark of the Leaf Jun 16, 2004 · 24m 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…
  37. 89 An Impossible Choice: The Pain Within Tsunade's Heart Jun 23, 2004 · 24m 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…
  38. 90 Unforgivable! A Total Lack of Respect! Jul 7, 2004 · 24m 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…
  39. 91 Inheritance! The Necklace of Death! Jul 14, 2004 · 24m 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…
  40. 92 A Dubious Offer! Tsunade's Choice! Jul 21, 2004 · 24m 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…
  41. 93 Breakdown! The Deal is Off! Jul 28, 2004 · 24m 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…
  42. 94 Attack! Fury of the Rasengan! Aug 4, 2004 · 24m 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…
  43. 95 The Fifth Hokage! A Life on the Line! Aug 11, 2004 · 24m 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?
  44. 96 Deadlock! Sannin Showdown! Aug 11, 2004 · 24m 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…
  45. 97 Kidnapped! Naruto's Hot Spring Adventure! Aug 18, 2004 · 24m 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…
  46. 98 Tsunade's Warning: Ninja No More! Aug 25, 2004 · 24m 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…
  47. 99 The Will of Fire Still Burns! Sep 1, 2004 · 24m 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…
  48. 100 Sensei and Student: The Bond of a Shinobi! Sep 8, 2004 · 24m 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.
  49. 101 Gotta See! Gotta Know! Kakashi-Sensei's True Face! Sep 15, 2004 · 24m 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...
  50. 102 Mission: Help an Old Friend in the Land of Tea Sep 22, 2004 · 24m 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…
  51. 103 The Race is On! Trouble on the High Seas! Sep 29, 2004 · 24m 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...
  52. 104 Run Idate, Run! Nagi Island Awaits! Oct 13, 2004 · 24m 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…