Ep. 1: Naruto returns after training with Jiraiya and faces a challenge from Tsunade alongside Sakura.
Aired on February 15, 2007
The narrative opens with a preview of episode 51, where Naruto Uzumaki, Sakura Haruno, and Sai reunite with Sasuke Uchiha, who seeks Naruto's power and suppresses the Nine-Tailed Fox. The main story follows Naruto's return home after two and a half years of training with Jiraiya. Villagers congratulate him, while Konohamaru and his team successfully complete a mission. Jiraiya accompanies Naruto and meets Tsunade, who assigns Naruto and Sakura their first mission. Before proceeding, they must defeat an opponent to demonstrate their growth and progress over the past two and a half years. This segment is part of the Kazekage Rescue Mission arc, specifically item 1 out of 32.
Episodes
- Ep. 1 · Naruto returns after training with Jiraiya and faces a challenge from Tsunade alongside Sakura.
- Ep. 2 · Naruto delivers Jiraiya's book while Kakashi initiates a bell test with his students.
- Ep. 3 · Naruto and Sakura surprise Kakashi with new techniques while Deidara infiltrates the Hidden Sand
- Ep. 4 · Gaara Defends Against Deidara While Naruto and Sakura Outsmart Kakashi
- Ep. 5 · Gaara battles Deidara while Naruto and Sakura rest and Iruka eat ramen.