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Zero Hour! The Destuction of the Hidden Leaf Village Begins!

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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Jan 27, 2004

During the match, someone has used Genjutsu to put everyone in the arena to sleep. The Sand Ninja led by Orochimaru have begun their plan to destroy the Hidden Leaf Village.

Full Episodes

Season 2, 54 episodes

Long Time No See: Jiraiya Returns!,

Jiraiya, one of the legendary Three Ninja, suddenly appears before Ebisu and Naruto. Naruto gives Jiraiya the nickname, "Pervy Sage."

23m Oct 7, 2003

The Summoning Jutsu: Wisdom of the Toad Sage!,

The Sound Ninja Dosu appears before Gaara and intends on defeating Gaara.

23m Oct 14, 2003

Naruto continues training under Jiraiya to master the “Summoning Jutsu” which enables him to call forth various living beasts.

23m Oct 21, 2003

It is three weeks since Naruto began training under Jiraiya. And Naruto has been on the brink of collapse many times.

23m Oct 28, 2003

Naruto is finally able to draw out the Nine-Tail Chakra and utilize the “Summoning Jutsu.”

23m Nov 4, 2003

On the day of the test, Gaara disappears from the inn where the Sand Ninja are staying and goes to Hidden Leaf Hospital.

23m Nov 11, 2003

The day of the Exam finally arrives. Naruto’s first opponent is Neji Hyuga.

23m Nov 18, 2003

Finally, the Chunin Exam starts with the eight Ninja who qualified in the preliminaries. But Sasuke is nowhere to be found.

23m Nov 25, 2003

Naruto is unable to use his Shadow Clone Jutsu against Neji who can see chakra points!

23m Dec 2, 2003

Naruto and Neji’s battle continues with Neji showing enormous power.

23m Dec 9, 2003

Defeated by Naruto, Neji is being taken to the hospital, when Neji’s uncle Hiashi appears.

23m Dec 16, 2003

Sasuke’s match is postponed and suddenly, it is Shikamaru’s turn.

23m Dec 23, 2003

In Shikamaru and Temari’s match, Shikamaru who had the upper hand suddenly makes a surprising decision!

23m Dec 30, 2003

Sasuke and Gaara’a anticipated match begins. Gaara eerily talks to himself, as though addressing someone.

23m Jan 13, 2004

Sasuke's speed and moves are identical to Lee’s Taijutsu. But Gaara is not an opponent who can be defeated with just Taijutsu.

23m Jan 13, 2004

During the match, someone has used Genjutsu to put everyone in the arena to sleep. The Sand Ninja led by Orochimaru have begun their plan to destroy the Hidden Leaf Village.

23m Jan 27, 2004

The Sound and Sand Ninja, along with Orochimaru, begin their move to destroy Hidden Leaf Village. The arena has become a battleground.

23m Feb 3, 2004

Along with Pakkun, Naruto, Sakura and Shikamaru are in hot pursuit of Sasuke. Pakkun senses nine of Orochimaru’s men coming after them.

23m Feb 10, 2004

Orochimaru traps the Hokage inside a barrier and they continue to battle.

23m Feb 17, 2004

Sasuke finally catches up to Gaara, Temari, and Kankuro. Kankuro escapes with Gaara leaving Temari to face Sasuke.

23m Feb 24, 2004

The battle between the Hokage and Orochimaru rages on. Finally, the Hokage resorts to a Jutsu unknown to Orochimaru, the Sealing Jutsu known as “Reaper Death Seal.”

23m Mar 2, 2004

Shino appears as Sasuke and Kankuro battle. Leaving Shino to handle Kankuro, Sasuke goes after Gaara.

23m Mar 9, 2004

Half of Gaara’s body has transformed and Sasuke continues his battle against him.

23m Mar 16, 2004

By the time Naruto and Sakura catch up, Sasuke has exhausted his strength and collapsed.

23m Mar 23, 2004

Naruto is helpless against Gara’s immense power. While Naruto declares that he fights for his comrades, Gaara says he fights for himself.

23m Mar 30, 2004

Naruto is helpless against Gaara’s overpowering strength. However, after seeing Sasuke risking life and limb to save him and Sakura…

23m Apr 6, 2004

Gaara employs his Playing Possum Jutsu, which allows the Sand Spirit within him, Shukaku, to display its true power.

23m Apr 13, 2004

With every ounce of their power, Gaara and Naruto continue to fight. Determined to protect Sakura, Naruto attacks Gaara again and again.

23m Apr 20, 2004

Return of the Morning Mist,

Orochimaru's plan to destroy the Village Hidden in the Leaves is stopped.

23m Apr 27, 2004

Kakashi arrives in the nick of time to help Asuma and Kurenai, and Itachi, too, enters the fray.

23m May 4, 2004

Jiraiya and Naruto are on a journey to find Tsunade, one of the legendary Sannin.

23m May 11, 2004

Intent on confronting Itachi, Sasuke rushes to the town where Naruto is staying.

23m May 18, 2004

Jiraiya saves Naruto from Kisame just in time.

23m May 25, 2004

Deeply hurt mentally and physically, Sasuke is taken back to the Hidden Leaf Village by Guy.

23m Jun 1, 2004

Naruto finally begins his training with Jiraiya.

23m Jun 8, 2004

Naruto manages to complete the first step of his training.

23m Jun 15, 2004

Orochimaru and Kabuto suddenly appear before Tsunade and Shizune who are out sightseeing.

23m Jun 22, 2004

In exchange for healing his arms, Orochimaru offers to bring back to life Tsunade's younger brother Nawaki and Dan, her sweetheart.

23m Jul 6, 2004

Naruto is incensed at the way Tsunade disrespects the position of Hokage and challenges her to a fight.

23m Jul 13, 2004

Naruto practices hard so he can win the necklace from Tsunade. Meanwhile, Tsunade is in a dilemma over Orochimaru’s offer.

23m Jul 20, 2004

Gripped by the desire to see Nawaki and Dan, Tsunade almost succumbs to Orochimaru’s tempting offer.

23m Jul 27, 2004

Orochimaru and Kabuto use a summoning jutsu to call forth a giant snake. Still drugged and unable to fully use his chakra, Jiraiya summons little Gamakichi.

23m Aug 3, 2004

Naruto’s ninja way is to never go back on his word. Naruto is seriously injured by Kabuto and hovers on the verge of death.

23m Aug 10, 2004

Jiraiya, Tsunade and Orochimaru all release their summoning jutsu. And a fierce battle begins.

23m Aug 10, 2004

Tsunade, Naruto, and the others start heading back to the Leaf Village where Tsunade will formally become the Fifth Hokage. At Tsunade's urging, they stop at a town with hot springs.

23m Aug 17, 2004

Naruto asks Tsunade to heal Sasuke and Lee before she is installed as the Hokage. After examining Lee, she tells him to find a path other than that of a shinobi.

23m Aug 24, 2004

Lee hesitates when Tsunade asks him whether he will quit pursuing the path of a ninja or choose to undergo a risky surgery with only a fifty percent chance of success.

23m Aug 31, 2004

After being advised by Tsunade to quit the path of the shinobi, Lee recalls his first meeting with his teacher Guy.

23m Sep 7, 2004

Naruto and his two squadmates have always wanted to see what Kakashi looks like under his mask. The three do whatever they can to reveal his whole face.

23m Sep 14, 2004

Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura are to protect the runners in a race being held during the Todoroki Shrine's ceremonial ritual held every four years.

23m Sep 21, 2004