After 2 and a half years Naruto finally returns to his village of Konoha, and sets about putting his ambitions to work. It will not be easy though as he has amassed a few more dangerous enemies, in the likes of the shinobi organization; Akatsuki.
Cast: Junko Takeuchi, Noriaki Sugiyama, Chie Nakamura
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32 episodes
1. HomecomingA figure passes through the gates. It's an older Naruto, who has returned from a long training journey with Jiraiya. Naruto Uzumaki is back!TV-PGCC23minFeb 15, 2007
2. The Akatsuki Makes Its MoveNaruto and Sakura team up and challenge Kakashi to a survival challenge to show off their progress.TV-PGCC23minFeb 15, 2007
3. The Results of TrainingNaruto’s and Sakura’s combined skills force Kakashi to use his Sharingan right off the bat. Naruto masterfully unleashes his jutsu one after another.TV-PGCC23minFeb 22, 2007
4. The Jinchuriki of the SandGaara is quick to detect Deidara’s presence, and an aerial battle ensues with Deidara on his giant bird and Gaara atop sand.TV-PGCC23minMar 1, 2007
5. The Kazekage Stands TallNaruto and Sakura defeat Kakashi in the survival challenge. Tsunade assigns them to a three-man squad led by Kakashi, who tells them they are now his equals.TV-PGCC23minMar 15, 2007
6. Mission ClearedIn order to protect his village from Deidara’s explosive clay, Gaara uses his chakra to create a giant sand shield.TV-PGCC23minMar 29, 2007
7. Run, KankuroGaara, his strength completely exhausted, is whisked away by Deidara. Kankuro ignores Baki’s efforts to stop him and immediately sets out in pursuit with a platoon to rescue Gaara.TV-PGCC23minMar 29, 2007
8. Team Kakashi, DeployedAn urgent message from the Sand Village detailing the Akatsuki’s kidnapping of the Kazekage reaches the Hidden Leaf Village. Tsunade wastes no time in ordering Team Kakashi to the Sand Village.TV-PGCC23minApr 12, 2007
9. The Jinchuriki's TearsOn her way to the Sand Village, Temari encounters Kakashi and his team. Kakashi admonishes Naruto when he tries to rush ahead…TV-PGCC23minApr 12, 2007
10. Sealing Jutsu: Nine Phantom DragonsThe Sand ninja fight against time to treat Kankuro. Even the Sand’s poison expert, Granny Chiyo, is baffled. The only hope lies with the reinforcements sent by Tsunade.TV-PGCC23minApr 19, 2007
11. The Medical Ninja's StudentSakura treats a critically ill Kankuro. After extensive training she’s now a full-fledged Medic Ninja, and Sakura amazes everyone with her sure, steady hands.TV-PGCC23minApr 26, 2007
12. The Retired Granny's DeterminationPakkun finds the hideout of the Akatsuki. Team Kakashi and Temari prepare to set out to get Gaara back, but Temari is ordered to stay behind and help guard the village.TV-PGCC23minMay 3, 2007
13. A Meeting With DestinyGuy prepares to use a forbidden secret jutsu. Meanwhile, Naruto falls under Itachi’s genjutsu, and all the anti-genjutsu training he underwent with Jiraiya races through Naruto’s mind.TV-PGCC23minMay 10, 2007
14. Naruto's GrowthGuy prepares to use a forbidden secret jutsu. Meanwhile, Naruto falls under Itachi’s genjutsu, and all the anti-genjutsu training he underwent with Jiraiya races through Naruto’s mind.TV-PGCC23minMay 17, 2007
15. The Secret Weapon is Called...Granny Chiyo and Sakura rescue Naruto from Itachi’s genjutsu. Without a moment’s delay, Kakashi begins a counterattack.TV-PGCC23minMay 24, 2007
16. The Secret of JinchurikiChiyo and Kakashi realize that the attack was just a diversion, and that the Akatsuki have already begun the process of extracting the Tailed Beast from Gaara.TV-PGCC23minMay 31, 2007
17. The Death of Gaara!Teams Kakashi and Guy take a short rest. Granny Chiyo watches Naruto dozing off and is reminded of Sasori as a child. The pursuit resumes, and when Chiyo wonders why Naruto puts such effort into...TV-PGCC23minJun 7, 2007
18. Charge Tactic! Button Hook Entry!!Teams Kakashi and Guy reach the Akatsuki hideout. They hurry to infiltrate but are thwarted by a five-seal barrier. The only way to break the barrier is to remove all five seals at once.TV-PGCC23minJun 21, 2007
19. Traps Activate! Team Guy's EnemyBreaking the five-seal barrier set off a trap, which now has Team Guy battling amazingly accurate copies of themselves. Back at the Akatsuki hideout, Deidara and Sasori struggle to take the Nine-Tail Jinchûriki.TV-PGCC23minJul 5, 2007
20. Hiruko Vs. Two Kunoichi!At last, the showdown between the old woman and her grandson begins. Sakura is confused by Sasori’s strange appearance, and Granny Chiyo explains that this is Hiruko…TV-PGCC23minJul 19, 2007
21. Sasori's Real FaceGranny Chiyo and Sakura manage to expose Sasori, who amazingly looks no older than he did twenty years earlier.TV-PGCC23minJul 26, 2007
22. Chiyo's Secret SkillsSakura is caught by Sasori’s tactic and surrounded by a poison cloud.TV-PGCC23minAug 2, 2007
23. Father and MotherChiyo and Sakura take cover, and Sasori wastes no time unleashing a ruthless attack.TV-PGCC23minAug 2, 2007
24. The Third KazekageSakura counters the Iron Sand attack of the Third Kazekage puppet with superhuman strength.TV-PGCC23minAug 9, 2007
25. Three Minutes Between Life and DeathSakura destroys the Third Kazekage puppet thanks to a secret antidote she had taken.TV-PGCC23minAug 16, 2007
26. Puppet Fight: 10 vs. 100!Sakura and Granny Chiyo are engaged in a fierce battle with Sasori, who is able turn himself into a human puppet. They somehow bring Sasori down within the time limit, but he ends up reviving.TV-PGCC23minAug 23, 2007
27. Impossible DreamAlthough stung with poison herself, Granny Chiyo uses the last of the antidote on Sakura. Mocking the tender scene between Granny Chiyo and Sakura, Sasori attempts to end Granny Chiyo's life.TV-PGCC23minAug 30, 2007
28. Revival of the BeastsTeam Guy senses the result of the Sakura and Granny Chiyo’s desperate struggle while still in battle with his deadly copy. Although Guy’s team members are showing fatigue, their copies remain strong!TV-PGCC23minSep 13, 2007
29. Kakashi's Enlightened!Sakura hurries to get to Naruto with Granny Chiyo, who is suffering from the poison. The members of Team Guy rush to assist Team Kakashi. Meanwhile, with all preparations complete, Kakashi reveals his Mangekyo Sharingan.TV-PGCC23minSep 27, 2007
30. Aesthetics of an InstantNaruto loses all reason to anger and is gradually taken over by the Nine-Tailed Fox Spirit. Having been forewarned by Jiraiya, Kakashi narrowly manages to suppress the Nine-Tailed Fox.TV-PGCC23minSep 27, 2007
31. The LegacyRelying on Naruto's power, Granny Chiyo performs the Transmigration Jutsu on Gaara.TV-PGCC23minOct 18, 2007
32. Return of the KazekageGaara and his rescuers make a triumphant return to the Hidden Sand Village.TV-PGCC23minOct 25, 2007
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After 2 and a half years Naruto finally returns to his village of Konoha, and sets about putting his ambitions to work. It will not be easy though as he has amassed a few more dangerous enemies, in the likes of the shinobi organization; Akatsuki.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Makoto Hijikata
- Cast
- Junko Takeuchi, Noriaki Sugiyama, Chie Nakamura, Kazuhiko Inoue, Showtaro Morikubo, Satoshi Hino
- Studio
- TV Tokyo, Pierrot, Rakuonsha
Maturity rating
TV-PGCheck the rating before watching with younger viewers.
