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Episode 5: You Failed! Kakashi’s Final Decision Release Date: October 31, 2002 Naruto sits tied to a post , yelling “This isn’t fair! Untie me already!” Kakashi folds his arms , “You went after the bells without thinking. You’ll stay like that.” Sakura frowns , “Naruto… you’re so reckless.” Sasuke stays quiet , glancing at Naruto with annoyance. Kakashi looks at the three , saying “You’ve all failed to understand the point of this test.” Naruto glares , “I’ll get those bells, you’ll see!” Kakashi sighs , “The test is over. You fail.” Naruto freezes , “What?!” Kakashi explains , “Ninjas who don’t follow the rules are scum… but those who abandon their comrades are worse than scum.” Sakura and Sasuke look at each other, surprised. Kakashi sets lunch for Sasuke and Sakura , “Eat now. But Naruto gets nothing.” Naruto droops his head , muttering “So hungry…” Kakashi warns them , “If anyone shares food with him, you’ll all fail.” Kakashi disappears ...

  episode 4: Pass or Fail: Survival Test Release Date: October 24, 2002 Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura gather for their first mission as Team 7. They meet their new squad leader, Kakashi Hatake. Kakashi arrives late, holding a little orange book. He introduces himself casually and mysteriously. Naruto brags about becoming Hokage. Sasuke declares his ambition to avenge his clan. Sakura nervously expresses her admiration for Sasuke. Kakashi sees them as a mismatched team. He announces a special survival training test. The test is scheduled for the next morning. Kakashi warns them not to eat breakfast. The three arrive at the training grounds. Kakashi reveals two bells as the test objective. He explains only two can pass, one will fail. Naruto charges in recklessly at Kakashi. Kakashi easily counters and humiliates Naruto. Sasuke observes calmly, studying Kakashi’s moves. Sakura worries about her performance and faints from a Genjuts...

Episode 3: Sasuke and Sakura: Friends or Foes? Release Date: October 17, 2002 Iruka posts the squad list on the board , announcing “Teams have been decided.” Naruto pumps his fist , saying “Please let me be with Sakura!” Sakura blushes , thinking “Please let me be with Sasuke!” Naruto cheers loudly , “Yes! I’m with Sakura!” Sakura frowns , yelling “Ugh, I’m stuck with Naruto?!” Naruto freezes , groaning “What?! Why?!” Sasuke glances over coolly , muttering “This is a drag.” Naruto clenches his fists , “I’ll prove I’m better than Sasuke!” Later, Naruto transforms into Sasuke , saying “Now Sakura will finally like me!” Fake Sasuke (Naruto) sits with Sakura , who blushes, “Sasuke… you’re so cool.” Naruto leans in for a kiss , whispering “Finally, my chance…” His stomach growls , and he runs to the bathroom. The real Sasuke arrives silently. Sakura complains to him , “Naruto is so annoying… he’ll never be like you.” Naruto overhears this from ...

Episode 2: My Name is Konohamaru! Release Date: October 10, 2002 Naruto walks through the village proudly , saying “Hehe… I’m a real ninja now!” Konohamaru charges at him , shouting “Fight me, Naruto!” Naruto dodges easily , smirking “You’re too slow, kid.” Konohamaru trips and falls , yelling “Damn it! I’ll beat you next time!” Ebisu rushes over , scolding “Lord Konohamaru! Don’t waste time on this fool.” Konohamaru glares , “Don’t call me ‘Lord’! I want to be recognized on my own.” Naruto tilts his head , saying “So, you want to be Hokage too?” Konohamaru clenches his fists , “Yeah! But everyone just sees me as the Third Hokage’s grandson.” Ebisu sighs , “You can never learn from someone like Naruto.” Naruto grins mischievously , “Watch this… Sexy Jutsu!” A cloud of smoke clears , revealing Naruto’s transformation. Ebisu faints instantly , groaning “Perverted… disgraceful technique!” Konohamaru bursts out laughing , “That was awesome, Boss Nar...

  Episode 1: Enter: Naruto Uzumaki! Release Date: October 3, 2002 Naruto paints graffiti on the Hokage Monument , laughing “Hehehe! Take that, villagers!” Iruka shouts , “Naruto! Get down from there right now!” Naruto runs away , yelling “You’ll never catch me, Iruka-sensei!” Villagers glare , whispering “That boy… he’s the Nine-Tails’ vessel.” Naruto hides in class , saying “One day they’ll all respect me.” During the graduation exam, Iruka announces , “Perform the Clone Jutsu.” Naruto struggles , producing a weak, deformed clone. The class laughs , and Iruka sighs “You fail, Naruto.” Naruto sits alone on the swing , thinking “Why am I always the outcast?” Mizuki approaches , saying “There’s another way you can pass.” Mizuki whispers , “Steal the Forbidden Scroll and master a jutsu.” Naruto sneaks into the Hokage’s mansion , muttering “I’ll show them all!” He steals the Forbidden Scroll , running into the forest. Naruto trains all night ...