Before the final round of the Chunin Exam, Naruto receives some special training from the legendary Toad Sage, Jiraiya. When the battles resume, Naruto is ready, but what about Sasuke? He's about to face the one ninja no one, not even Naruto thinks he can beat. But in the midst of everything, a sinister plot is set in motion, and the Village Hidden in the Leaves finds itself under attack!

Season 2 Episode 1 - Long Time No See: Jiraiya Returns!

While Ebisu trains Naruto at a hotspring, he spots someone trying to peep on the women bathing! Ebisu attacks, but it doesn't go quite as planned. Naruto then demands that the stranger become his teacher instead, but he's going to need some convincing. Does Naruto have any special Jutsu for this situation? Air Date : 8th-Oct-2003  Read More

Season 2 Episode 2 - Summoning Jutsu; Wisdom of the Toad Sage!

While Jiraiya attempts to teach Naruto the Summoning Jutsu, while doing research as well, Dosu learns the hard way why Gaara is so dangerous. Meanwhile, Baki and Kabuto secretly meet and reveal a sinister plot against Konoha. When Hayate discovers this dark secret, he attempts to warn the Hokage. However, he'll have to get through Baki first! Air Date : 15th-Oct-2003  Read More

Season 2 Episode 3 - A Feeling of Yearning, A Flower Full of Hope

Sakura goes to visit Sasuke and Lee in the hospital, along the way, she meets up with Ino and the two make the trip together. Lee tries to resume his training with limited success, making Sakura worry more about him and Sasuke. Air Date : 22nd-Oct-2003  Read More

Season 2 Episode 4 - Live or Die: Risk It All to Win It All!

Since Naruto is having little to no success at summoning frogs, Jiraiya figures that if Naruto's to learn how summon Kyubi's chakra, he's going to need to be put into a life-threating situation. After having Naruto do a bunch of tasks, he throws Naruto off a cliff. Naruto's only hope of survival lies within an encounter with the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox himself. But, will Kyubi be willing to help him? Air Date : 29th-Oct-2003  Read More

Season 2 Episode 5 - He Flies! He Jumps! He Lurks! Chief Toad Appears!

Overjoyed at his success, Naruto manages to enrage Gamabunta. With him not willing to accept that Naruto was able to summon him, Naruto challenges Gamabunta to accept him as his subordinate if he is able to stay on his back until sundown. Air Date : 5th-Nov-2003  Read More

Season 2 Episode 6 - Hospital Besieged: The Evil Hand Revealed!

Due to the events with Gamabunta, Naruto is now stuck in the hospital. Shikamaru unexpectedly pays him a visit, saying the two of them are the types who never get girls to visit them. Meanwhile, Gaara approaches an unconscious Rock Lee, with the full intention of taking his life. Luckily for Lee, Naruto and Shikamaru are there to protect him. However, can they save even themselves after learning Gaara's shocking secret? What is it that Naruto has realized about Gaara? Air Date : 12th-Nov-2003  Read More

Season 2 Episode 7 - The Final Rounds: Rush to the Battle Arena!

Waking up late, Naruto hurries to the stadium where the Chuunin matches will be held, along the way he stops at his old training ground and meets up with Hinata. Naruto tells Hinata that he's afraid he'll lose, but with Hinata's encouragement and sort-of-confession of her feelings, Naruto is filled with renewed confidence and proceeds to the stadium leaving a shellshocked Hinata in his wake. Now Naruto must try to make it the stadium before it's too late, and Konohamaru has a plan to help him out. Air Date : 19th-Nov-2003  Read More

Season 2 Episode 8 - Byakugan vs. Shadow Clone Jutsu!

The opening ceremony to the Final Matches begins and Sasuke is missing, worrying Naruto. The ceremony ends and Naruto starts his fight with Neji. Will Naruto's confidence lead him to a victory or are Neji's skills to much for him? And where is Sasuke? Air Date : 26th-Nov-2003  Read More

Season 2 Episode 9 - Ultimate Defense: Zero Blind Spot!

Naruto begins his assault with his Shadow Clones but Neji analyses Naruto's actions and determines what he believes to be the real one. Unable to figure out why Naruto won't admit defeat, he takes off his headband and reveals a mysterious mark on his forehead. What is the truth about his hatred towards the main family of the Hyuuga Clan? Air Date : 3rd-Dec-2003  Read More

Season 2 Episode 10 - A Failure's True Power

When it looks as if Naruto can't win, Neji continues to tell him that he cannot change his fate and that he has no idea what it feels like to carry a seal that cannot be removed. Naruto thinks back about his childhood and how he was treated because of the Nine-Tails sealed inside him. However, that same curse may prove to be his only chance at winning... Air Date : 10th-Dec-2003  Read More

Season 2 Episode 11 - Hit It or Quit It: The Final Rounds Get Complicated!

With Sasuke still absent, and everyone anxiously anticipating his match against Gaara, the tournament is forced to move on to the next round. Meanwhile, Neji learns the shocking truth about his father. Air Date : 17th-Dec-2003  Read More

Season 2 Episode 12 - Zero Motivation: The Guy with Cloud Envy!

Shikamaru takes on Temari, only he doesn't want to fight. Can the lazy Shikamaru even last the round? Or is there more to Shikamaru than meets the eye? Air Date : 24th-Dec-2003  Read More

Season 2 Episode 13 - Dancing Leaf, Squirming Sand

It's time for Sasuke's match against Gaara, only Sasuke has yet to show up. Normally they'd disqualify him, but everyone's anxiously awaiting the match. Therefore, they give Sasuke a time limit before disqualifying him. As time slowly begins to run out, only one question remains on everyone's mind...where's Sasuke? Air Date : 7th-Jan-2004  Read More

Season 2 Episode 14 - Bushy Brow's Jutsu: Sasuke Style!

Sasuke's match against Gaara finally begins! Gaara seems to have the upper hand at the beginning, until Sasuke shows off his newly found taijutsu techniques. Gaara is reliving the battle against Rock Lee all over again, only this time he's facing an opponent who can use more than simple taijutsu attacks. Air Date : 14th-Jan-2004  Read More

Season 2 Episode 15 - Late for the Show, But Ready to Go! The Ultimate Secret Technique is Born!

With Gaara's ultimate defense in place, Sasuke's only hope of winning lies within the move Kakashi taught him...Chidori. But, how will Gaara react when Sasuke causes him to bleed? Air Date : 14th-Jan-2004  Read More

Season 2 Episode 16 - Zero Hour! The Destruction of the Hidden Leaf Village Begins!

Sasuke's match is interrupted when Orochimaru puts his plan into action. Temari and Kankuro are ordered to get Gaara to safety until he recovers, leaving Sasuke to chase after them. War has begun! Air Date : 28th-Jan-2004  Read More

Season 2 Episode 17 - Village in Distress: A New A-Ranked Mission!

Knowing that Sasuke is in over his head, Kakashi sends Naruto, Sakura, and Shikamaru, being guided by a dog named Pakkun, to stop Sasuke from pursuing Gaara. Air Date : 4th-Feb-2004  Read More

Season 2 Episode 18 - A Shirker's Call to Action: Layabout No More!

Naruto, Sakura, Shikamaru, and Pakkun are being chased down by several Sound ninja. Shikamaru decides to stop and try to hold them off so the others can catch up to Sasuke without fear of pursuit. Shikamaru is the logical choice because of his Shadow Possession Jutsu...needless to say, Shikamaru's not too thrilled by this. Air Date : 11th-Feb-2004  Read More

Season 2 Episode 19 - An Unrivaled Match: Hokage Battle Royale!

The battle of kings has begun as Orochimaru has summoned some unexpected help. How can the Third Hokage handle this uncomfortable situation? Meanwhile, Sasuke finally catches up with Kakurou, Gaara and Temari... Air Date : 18th-Feb-2004  Read More

Season 2 Episode 20 - A Mistake from the Past: A Face Revealed!

While Naruto and Sakura continue to catch up to Sasuke, Temari trys to stall Sasuke long enough for Kankuro to get Gaara to safety, but Sasuke doesn't have time to waste on her! Meanwhile, The Third Hokage continues his battle with Orochimaru and is ready to use a move that not even he knows... Air Date : 25th-Feb-2004  Read More

Season 2 Episode 21 - Forbidden Secret Technique: Reaper Death Seal!

An unlikely ally appears to help Sasuke and allows him to continue to pursue Gaara. Meanwhile, the Hokage prepares to make the ultimate sacrifice to rid his village of Orochimaru! Air Date : 3rd-Mar-2004  Read More

Season 2 Episode 22 - Astonishing Truth! Gaara's Identity Emerges!

While Shino and Kankuro fight the match they should've fought back during the Chuunin Exam, Naruto, Sakura, and Pakkun slowly catch up to Sasuke. Meanwhile, Sasuke has finally caught up with Gaara and Temari, but is he ready to face true horror when Gaara reveals his demon form? Air Date : 10th-Mar-2004  Read More

Season 2 Episode 23 - Sasuke's Decision: Pushed to the Edge!

Sasuke struggles to keep up with Gaara's monstrous capacity. Only able to use Chidori twice in normal circumstances, Sasuke remembers that tragic day when his family died and realises he must risk the use of Chidori beyond his limit if he is to defeat Gaara. That is, if he can... Air Date : 17th-Mar-2004  Read More

Season 2 Episode 24 - Assassin of the Moonlit Night

As Sasuke is about to be defeated, Naruto and Sakura show up to save him. With this Gaara begins to have flashbacks of his childhood. What happened in Gaara's past to make him experience so much suffering? Air Date : 24th-Mar-2004  Read More

Season 2 Episode 25 - Light vs. Dark: The Two Faces of Gaara

Gaara continues to talk about his past. When Gaara states that Naruto can't become stronger when he fights for everyone else, Naruto recalls that if he didn't meet his friends, he would be the same as Gaara. Realizing that he has to protect his friends, Naruto overcomes his fear and decides to take on Gaara. Air Date : 31st-Mar-2004  Read More

Season 2 Episode 26 - Naruto's Ninja Handbook

Naruto and Gaara continue their fight. Naruto begins to get an advantage, and Gaara transforms into the final form of Shukaku of the Sand. As he begins to put the squeeze on Naruto, Naruto summons Gamabunta Oyabun, and his comeback begins. Once again, Naruto begins to get an advantage, but Gaara casts the technique of fake sleep, releasing the full power of Shukaku. Now that the demon is free, what will Naruto do? Air Date : 7th-Apr-2004  Read More

Season 2 Episode 27 - Beyond the Limit of Darkness and Light

Transformed into Kyubi, Naruto and Gamabunta prepare to stop Shukaku by waking Gaara up. Though they succeed, the battle is far from over as Gaara won't stop until Naruto is dead. Naruto and Gaara prepare for their final attacks. Meanwhile, Sarutobi continues trying to defeat Orochimaru. And even though Sarutobi isn't strong enough to kill Orochimaru, he does have enough strength to take away Orochimaru's most prized possession...the use of his arms! Air Date : 14th-Apr-2004  Read More

Season 2 Episode 28 - The Third Hokage, Forever...

As the war draws to a close, Gaara admits his defeat to Naruto, and Orochimaru is forced to retreat as Sarutobi took away his arms. Now, all of the Konoha shinobi gather together to pay their respects to the person whom they respected the most...Sarutobi, the Third Hokage. Air Date : 21st-Apr-2004  Read More

Season 2 Episode 29 - Return of the Morning Mist

Two mysterious ninja infiltrate Konoha, and one of them bares the Sharingan. Just what are these two after? Why has Itachi Uchiha returned to Konoha? Air Date : 28th-Apr-2004  Read More

Season 2 Episode 30 - Eye to Eye: Sharingan vs. Sharingan!

Kakashi takes on Itachi, with both of them using the Sharingan. However, Kakashi soon realizes that he stands no chance against the legendary ninja. Itachi reveals that he has not come for his little brother, but instead he's come to do something else...abduct Naruto, and Kyubi as well! Air Date : 5th-May-2004  Read More

Season 2 Episode 31 - Jiraiya: Naruto's Potential Disaster!

Jiraiya and Naruto begin their search for Tsunade, but are constantly sidetracked by Jiraiya's peeping and hitting on pretty girls. Jiraiya tells Naruto some stories about the 3rd and 4th Hokages. Meanwhile, Sasuke learns that his brother, Itachi, is after Naruto and goes to warn him. Air Date : 12th-May-2004  Read More