Seasons & episodes
S1 · E23Genin Takedown! All Nine Rookies Face Off! 8.1 / 10 · 1 published rating 2003-03-13 · 24 min
A reunion of all the rookies isn't a very happy one, as all of them prepare to take the Chuunin Exam. With so many rivals around, Naruto's team will need help from a fellow ninja named Kabuto to know what they're up against. Will the group be able to last through the exam?
S1 · E24Start Your Engines: The Chunin Exam Begins! 8.3 / 10 · 1 published rating 2003-03-20 · 24 min
The first test of the Chuunin Exam is just that, a written test. When Ibiki issues a strict set of rules, Naruto fails to realize the true objective of the test. Can Naruto realize the truth before time runs out? And what about the tenth question?
S1 · E25The Tenth Question: All or Nothing! 8.2 / 10 · 1 published rating 2003-03-27 · 24 min
Ibiki declares what seems like a harsh and unreasonable rule for the hardest part of the first exam.
S1 · E26Special Report: Live from the Forest of Death! 6.6 / 10 · 1 published rating 2003-04-02 · 24 min
Konohamaru, the grandson of Leaf Village's Third Hokage, shows up at the Chunin Exam site. He comes along with Moegi and Udon to cover the events for the Ninja Academy's school newspaper. Konohamaru looks up to Naruto like an older brother and through interviews with the characters, recaps their adventures thus far.
S1 · E27The Chunin Exam Stage 2: The Forest of Death 8.2 / 10 · 1 published rating 2003-04-02 · 24 min
The second exam is about to begin, and every ninja must sign a form so that their team can get either the Heaven or Earth Scroll. The goal is to get one of each scroll and make it to the tower in five days.
S1 · E28Eat or Be Eaten: Panic in the Forest 8.7 / 10 · 1 published rating 2003-04-09 · 24 min
To prevent further problems, Sasuke thinks up a password to determine friend from foe, but will it be that simple? Meanwhile Naruto has his hands full with a giant snake. Can he handle this on his own and what about Sasuke and Sakura, can they survive the ordeal?
S1 · E29Naruto's Counterattack: Never Give In! 7.7 / 10 · 1 published rating 2003-04-16 · 24 min
Sasuke is about to give up and give their scroll to the enemy, when Naruto stops him and accuses him of being a fake. Naruto then turns his attention to the Grass Ninja.... The battle is intense and when the Grass Ninja appears to get the upper hand, can Sasuke muster up the courage to fight?
S1 · E30The Sharingan Revived: Dragon-Flame Jutsu! 8.2 / 10 · 1 published rating 2003-04-23 · 24 min
Sasuke is still stuck in his trance and even Sakura's pleas can't get him back to normal. Meanwhile, Anko searches for the grass ninja fake. When the team appear to get the upper hand the question begs to be asked. Are the ninja truly defeated, or is there more to them than meets the eye?
S1 · E31Bushy Brow's Pledge: Undying Love and Protection! 8.3 / 10 · 1 published rating 2003-04-30 · 24 min
Since Sakura was the only one who did not get injured in the previous battle she must watch over and protect her teammates. Unknown to her though, there are enemies watching from the trees.... They attack, but a friend arrives to help. Will it be enough?
S1 · E32Sakura Blossoms! 8.7 / 10 · 1 published rating 2003-05-07 · 24 min
Lee in his weakened state is having trouble defeating Dosu. Sakura realises everyone has been protecting her until now and that its her time to protect them! Can Sakura succeed where even Lee failed?
S1 · E33Battle Formation: Ino-Shika-Cho! 9.6 / 10 · 1 published rating 2003-05-14 · 24 min
With Sakura defeated and facing certain death, more reinforcements step into the fray. However, they sense an even bigger level of power, and its not coming from the sound trio! Meanwhile Sasuke wakes up with an ominous dark aura surrounding him and the mysterious seal spreading over his body. He has but one goal....make his enemies pay!
S1 · E34Akamaru Trembles: Gaara's Cruel Strength! 7.8 / 10 · 1 published rating 2003-05-21 · 24 min
Kiba, Shino, and Hinata decide to try and eliminate their opponents by taking more scrolls. They arrive upon a battlefield where three Rain ninjas are battling Gaara, Kankuro, and Temari. They remain hidden and observe the battle, thinking one of the Rain ninjas is a dangerous foe. After realizing Gaara's amazing abilities, they discover who is the really the dangerous one, and will be lucky if they can sneak away with their lives!
S1 · E35The Scroll's Secret: No Peeking Allowed 8.1 / 10 · 1 published rating 2003-05-28 · 24 min
To heal their wounds, Naruto and his team take a much-needed rest after their battle against the Sound ninja. But it has already been four days since the start of the exam and there is only one day remaining until time expires.
S1 · E36Clone vs. Clone: Mine Are Better Than Yours! 7.8 / 10 · 1 published rating 2003-06-04 · 24 min
Naruto's team joins Kabuto on their journey to the tower, but on the way, they are trapped by the genjutsu (illusion technique) of the Hidden Rain Village's genin (low rank ninja), Oboro's team.
S1 · E37Surviving the Cut! The Rookie Nine Together Again! 7.3 / 10 · 1 published rating 2003-06-11 · 24 min
The exam is over, but did they truly pass? An old friend arrives to explain and show his concern. Meanwhile, Anko informs the ANBU about Orochimaru, the S-Class criminal who even they cannot stop. Later the Third Hokage explains to everyone what the third exam truly means....
S1 · E38Narrowing the Field: Sudden Death Elimination! 8.1 / 10 · 1 published rating 2003-06-18 · 24 min
With so many participants still left, the groups are told that they will be pitted against each other in preliminary matches. Kabuto leaves, then Sasuke is told he has to fight. They know that Sasuke was given the cursed seal and if it takes over they will stop him. Can Sasuke stop the seal from taking over again and still win?
S1 · E39Bushy Brow's Jealousy: Barrage of Lions Unleashed! 8.3 / 10 · 1 published rating 2003-07-02 · 24 min
The preliminaries of the third exam consist of one-on-one combat, and the first match is between Sasuke and Orochimaru's minion Yoroi.
S1 · E40Kakashi and Orochimaru: Face-to-Face! 8.2 / 10 · 1 published rating 2003-07-09 · 24 min
While Shino and Zaku finish their fight, Kakashi works on Sasuke's cursed seal. However, someone sinister shows up to ruin things, will Kakashi be able to protect Sasuke from this skilled foe?
S1 · E41Kunoichi Rumble: The Rivals Get Serious! 7.6 / 10 · 1 published rating 2003-07-16 · 24 min
Kankuro takes on Kabuto's teammate, Misumi, in a quick battle, proving how tough the Sand ninja really are. However, the real match comes when Sakura and Ino are pitted against one another!
S1 · E42The Ultimate Battle: Cha! 8.3 / 10 · 1 published rating 2003-07-23 · 24 min
Sakura and Ino prepare to settle the score once and for all! However, when Sakura becomes the victim of Ino's Mind-Body Switch Justu, will she be forced to give up the match?
S1 · E43Killer Kunoichi and a Shaky Shikamaru 7.6 / 10 · 1 published rating 2003-07-30 · 24 min
Temari of the Sand Village battles against Tenten from the Leaf Village. After the battle its Shikamaru's turn, but can he defeat an opponent who has already seen his moves once before?
S1 · E44Akamaru Unleashed! Who's Top Dog Now? 2003-08-06 · 24 min
The match between Kiba and Naruto kicks off, with Kiba immediately proving he has the upper hand in the battle. Everyone still believes Naruto is the weak ninja he's always been, everyone except for Hinata, Kakashi, and Sakura. Now it's Naruto's time to shine, and this time...everyone will be watching him!
S1 · E45Surprise Attack! Naruto's Secret Weapon! 2003-08-13 · 24 min
The battle between Naruto and Kiba draws to a close, with each of them giving it everything they've got. After being tricked by Naruto, Kiba can no longer rely on Akamaru's help. Naruto decides now is the time to release his new jutsu, only Kiba won't give him time to prepare it!
S1 · E46Byakugan Battle: Hinata Grows Bold! 2003-08-20 · 24 min
Kiba alerts Hinata, as he's being taken away, that there are only a few fighters left. He warns her that if she fights Gaara, she has to give up immediately or she could be killed. He also tells her to give up if paired against Neji, because Neji already has issues with her. Just then, the board shows the next fight...Hinata vs. Neji. Just how far will Hinata go to prove herself?