Naruto’s dagger goes through the path between Momochi’s hand and Kakashi’s barrier. He lifts his hand out, releasing Kakashi. Naruto is proud of himself, having used the shadow replication techinique to hid that he transformed into a Fuuma shuriken. He had no intention of defeating Zabuta. He left one of his replicas and transformed into a Fuuma shuriken, which he then threw to Sasuke, who... more.

The opening replays the battle between Kakashi and Momochi Zabuza leading up to Momochi’s capture. Naruto and co are impressed that Kakashi has declared the match over. Momochi taunts him, declaring that Kakashi won’t be able to capture him so easily. He then appears behind Kakashi and kicks him backwards. Kakashi disappears into the river as Momochi chases him with his big-ass sword (think ... more.

Naruto and gang boat through some thick mist to the Wave Country. Kakashi wants to know who the two ninjas after him were. If he refuses to tell them, their mission is over once they reach shore. Tanzuna agrees to tell them. The wealthy ship magnate, Gatou, is after his life. Officially he runs a large shipping company, but secretly he sells drugs and other illegal goods with the help of ninjas.... more.

Sasuke, Sakura, and Naruto are headed after the target in accordance with Kakashi sensei’s training. They pounce and capture a cat, thus completing “Operation Capture Tora the Lost Pet” for Madam Shijimi, wife of the Country of Fire’s Feudal Lord. She is thrilled to pieces. Soon they are ready for their next ninja training mission: babysitting Yojyu-sama’s boy, grocery shopping, etc. ... more.

Sasuke’s efforts are in vain as his ninja stars hit a log. Sensei changed places again and the log was just another Kawarimi (changed body). He know knows where Sasuke is. Sakura takes off after him, but Sensei ends up behind her. He performs a transformation, which shows Sasuke dying with his ninja stars stuck throughout his body. Sakura faints in horror. That is Ninja fighting lesson 2: Genj... more.

Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura wait for their Jounin (high class ninja) to arrive and take them off to train. Naruto is impatient and sets up a booby trap. When the Jounin enters, the eraser Naruto strategically placed above the door hits him on the head. He tells them that his first impression of them is that he hates them. The group starts off by introducing themselves. Sensei goes first. He is H... more.

As Naruto walks to his explanatory meeting, Konohamaru greets him, ready to fight. He trips, and Naruto greets him, but explains that he can’t fight. Haruno Sakura heads off to her explanatory meeting. Her rival, Yamanaka Ino, greets her along the way, and they end up racing to school. At school, Sakura races over to the most popular boy in the class, Uchiha Sasuke, and asks to sit next t... more.

Naruto’s first task as a ninja is to get his picture taken. He poses rather artistically, and Hokage-sama orders him to retake the picture. He refuses and transforms himself into Sexy no Jutsu, which takes Hokage-sama by surprise and gives Naruto the upper hand. Suddenly a small kid interrupts their meeting and challenged Hokage-sama to a battle. As he runs forward to make his move, he trip... more.