第 259 集: 佐助被勘九郎擊敗，隨後遭大蛇丸手下伏擊
When the Chunin Exams by the invasion of the Hidden Sand in alliance to Orochimaru, Sasuke is overpowered by a jinchuriki named Gaara of the Sand who mocks his lack of hatred. This resulted in Sasuke being saved by Naruto as he manages to defeat Gaara. Later, while continuing his training, Sasuke learns of Itachi's location and tries to avenge his clan. Easily defeated by his brother, Sasuke is once again accused of lacking hatred and is saved by the legendary ninja Jiraiya. Upon being healed by Tsunade, Sasuke confronts Naruto to see whether he has the power to defeat him. Although the fight is stopped by Kakashi, Sasuke is once again surprised by the power of Naruto's newly learned Rasengan. That night, Sasuke is ambushed by Orochimaru's bodyguards, the Sound Four, who invite him to join Orochimaru and gain more power. (Source: Wikipedia)
集數
- 第 255 集 · 甲殼蛻變，Kabuto 綁架 Yamato，Tobi 監控 White Zetsu 改造計畫。
- 第 256 集 · Allied Shinobi Forces Assemble as Tobi and Kabuto Prepare for War
- 第 257 集 · 鳴人粉刷房屋，得知宇智波滅族真相，並與佐助、小櫻建立羈絆，隨後迎戰霧隱之國。
- 第 258 集 · 鳴人英勇表現後，佐助請求千鳥訓練
- 第 259 集 · 佐助被勘九郎擊敗，隨後遭大蛇丸手下伏擊
- 第 260 集 · 佐助與音忍四人眾離去，鳴人率領搜尋小隊阻止他。
- 第 261 集 · 兜俘虜了綱手，而勘九郎則聯合五大國忍者聯軍對抗曉的威脅。
- 第 262 集 · 勘九郎率領突擊小隊伏擊蠍，卻在敵方領地遭遇迪達拉。
- 第 263 集 · 小櫻與新對峙蠍與迪達拉，而兜與天藏懷疑背叛。