Naruto returns from his training journey eager to see his friend Sasuke. But Sasuke has only one thing on his mind: his quest for revenge against his older brother. His unquenchable thirst for power knows no bounds, and soon he is lured from the Leaf Village by Orochimaru's minions, the Sound Four. Determined to get him back, Shikamaru and Naruto put together a team of the top genin in the village to go after him, and the chase begins!

Season 3 Episode 1 - A Fierce Battle of Rolling Thunder!

With Naruto's help, Idate reaches the Modoroki Shrine... But just as he's about to cross the bridge, an old nemesis stands in his way. Air Date : 20th-Oct-2004  Read More

Season 3 Episode 2 - The Last Leg: A Final Act of Desperation

Now that Sasuke and Sakura are trapped at the bottom of a cliff, it's up the Number One Knucklehead Ninja to defeat the malevolent Aoi and help Idate cross the finish line. Air Date : 27th-Oct-2004  Read More

Season 3 Episode 3 - The Battle Begins: Naruto vs. Sasuke

Hospital bound and feeling his pride shattered, Sasuke finds there is only way to redeem himself: Battle Naruto! Meanwhile, the Ino-Shika-Cho Squad sit down for some barbeque to celebrate a special occasion! Air Date : 3rd-Nov-2004  Read More

Season 3 Episode 4 - Bitter Rivals and Broken Bonds

As their rivalry reaches a fever pitch, Kakashi-sensei breaks up the battle and sends Naruto and Sasuke to their corners. Meanwhile, Four Sound ninja enter the Hidden Leaf Village with only one thing on their mind... Sasuke! Air Date : 10th-Nov-2004  Read More

Season 3 Episode 5 - An Invitation from the Sound

Sasuke takes on all four Sound Ninja, but soon learns it's going to take more than Chidori to defeat them! Air Date : 17th-Nov-2004  Read More

Season 3 Episode 6 - Formation! The Sasuke Retrieval Squad

Now that word of Sasuke's departure has spread to the Fifth Hokage, she calls upon the newest Chunin, Shikamaru, to put together a squad to bring Sasuke back to the village. Air Date : 24th-Nov-2004  Read More

Season 3 Episode 7 - Sound vs. Leaf

The Sound Ninja have Sasuke in their clutches and it's up to the Hidden Leaf Village's top Shinobi to stop them. Air Date : 24th-Nov-2004  Read More

Season 3 Episode 8 - Squad Mutiny: Everything Falls Apart!

As Shikamaru and the rest of the squad move in, Jirobo, one of the Sound Ninja, traps them within an Earth Dome Prison and sucks up their chakra! Air Date : 1st-Dec-2004  Read More

Season 3 Episode 9 - Full Throttle Power! Choji, Ablaze!

Upon breaking free from the Earth Dome Prison, The Sasuke Retrieval Squad realize they don't have enough chakra to take on Jirobo... but Choji's got another idea up his sleeve. Air Date : 8th-Dec-2004  Read More

Season 3 Episode 10 - Good-bye Old Friend...! I'll Always Believe in You!

With his life on the line against the Sound Ninja Jirobo, Choji looks back on the seeds of his friendship with Shikamaru. Can he defeat his fearsome opponent without any Chakra? Air Date : 15th-Dec-2004  Read More

Season 3 Episode 11 - Your Opponent Is Me!

Hot on Sasuke's trail, Shikamaru and his squad get caught up in a web of unparalled chakra when they tangle with the six-armed Kidomaru! Air Date : 22nd-Dec-2004  Read More

Season 3 Episode 12 - 360 Degrees of Vision: The Byakugan's Blind Spot

While Naruto and the others go after Sasuke and the other Sound Ninja, Neji is locked in a desperate no-holds-barred battle with Kidomaru. Air Date : 5th-Jan-2005  Read More

Season 3 Episode 13 - Losing is Not an Option!

Neji's on the run from Kidomaru's bow and arrow attacks. Will Neji make it out alive or will his new-found enemy hit his blindspot dead on? Air Date : 5th-Jan-2005  Read More

Season 3 Episode 14 - The Vessel Arrives Too Late

In pursuit of the Sound Ninja, Naruto, Kiba and Shikamaru strike at dawn to retrieve Sasuke and bring him back to the Hidden Leaf Village. Air Date : 12th-Jan-2005  Read More

Season 3 Episode 15 - Miscalculation: A New Enemy Appears!

Naruto, Kiba and Shikamaru intercept Sasuke from the Sound Ninja Four, but little do they know that another ninja from the Sound Village has been dispatched to grab Sasuke as well. Air Date : 19th-Jan-2005  Read More

Season 3 Episode 16 - Roar and Howl! The Ultimate Tag-Team!

Faced against the vicious twin duo of Sakon and Ukon, Kiba and Akamaru team up to take them out, using their most powerful jutsu. Air Date : 2nd-Feb-2005  Read More

Season 3 Episode 17 - To Each His Own Battle

With the Sasuke retrieval squad now split into individual battles, it's up to Naruto, Kiba and Shikamaru to stop the sound ninja. But little do they realize that there's more to their opponents than their basic techniques. Air Date : 9th-Feb-2005  Read More

Season 3 Episode 18 - Fakeout: Shikamaru's Comeback!

Shikamaru's got his hands full with Tayuya and her melodic attacks. Can he stop her and put an end to her malevolent flute playing? Air Date : 16th-Feb-2005  Read More

Season 3 Episode 19 - The Leaf's Handsome Devil!

Naruto's Shadow Clones are no match for Kimimaro's attacks. But when an old bushy-browed buddy from the Leaf Village shows up, all bets are off! Air Date : 23rd-Feb-2005  Read More

Season 3 Episode 20 - The Beast Within

Rock Lee's back and he's full of a special medicine that has Kimimaro on the run! Can he take out the fifth Sound Ninja? Air Date : 2nd-Mar-2005  Read More

Season 3 Episode 21 - The Sand Shinobi: Allies of the Leaf

Down for the count and at the mercy of the Sound Ninja, Kiba, Shikamaru and Rock Lee get help from an unlikely bunch of new allies. Air Date : 9th-Mar-2005  Read More

Season 3 Episode 22 - Showdown: Gaara vs. Kimimaro

Itching to fight and with a sense of guilt from the past, Gaara tells Rock Lee to stand down and let him take on Kimimaro. Meanwhile, Naruto continues on his quest to catch the runaway Sasuke. Air Date : 16th-Mar-2005  Read More

Season 3 Episode 23 - Vengeful Strike! The Bracken Dance!

As Gaara demonstrates he has more than enough backbone to take on Kimimaro, Orochimaru recollects on how he brought him as a young man into the Sound Village. Air Date : 30th-Mar-2005  Read More

Season 3 Episode 24 - A Cry on Deaf Ears

Finally catching up to Sasuke, Naruto does all he can to keep him from going to Orochimaru. Does he have enough strength to stop him or is Sasuke gone for good? Air Date : 30th-Mar-2005  Read More

Season 3 Episode 25 - Brothers: Distance Among the Uchihas

Naruto and Sasuke face off in battle as we get a glimpse into Sasuke's past where his achievements were ignored by his father and his brother Itachi's behavior began to take a turn for the worst. Air Date : 6th-Apr-2005  Read More

Season 3 Episode 26 - Father and Son, the Broken Crest

As Sasuke squares off against Naruto, he reflects on his past when he was neglected by both his stern father and Itachi, his brooding older brother. Air Date : 13th-Apr-2005  Read More

Season 3 Episode 27 - The Secrets of the Mangekyo Sharingan!

While Naruto is busy underwater, Sasuke remembers the fateful day in which his clan was killed. He remembers why Itachi spared his life, and why Itachi did what what he did. Now, in order to gain the same power as his brother, he must kill his closest friend...Naruto! Air Date : 20th-Apr-2005  Read More

Season 3 Episode 28 - For a Friend

Kakashi learns the truth about the chase after Sasuke, and orders his dogs, including Pakkun, to go find Naruto and Sasuke. However, things are looking grim as the clash between the Chidori and the Rasengan ensues. The attacks are even, causing Naruto and Sasuke to both fly back. Naruto finally realizes how serious Sasuke is, and gets the snot beat out of him while he remembers how he always wanted to be friends with Sasuke. Air Date : 27th-Apr-2005  Read More

Season 3 Episode 29 - A Plea from a Friend

Naruto proves to be too much for Sasuke to handle as Naruto fights back with renewed vigour. Finally acknowledging Naruto's strength, Sasuke puts on his forehead protector, symbolizing both as equals. But when Sasuke's Sharingan is upgraded to level 3, the tables turn on Naruto. Just when all hope seems lost for Naruto, he undergoes a startling transformation, but will it be enough? Air Date : 4th-May-2005  Read More

Season 3 Episode 30 - The End of Tears

The battle between Naruto and Sasuke comes to a close, as One-Tailed Naruto takes on Cursed Seal Level 2 Sasuke in one final Rasengan vs. Chidori clash! And this time...only one person will emerge victorious. Will Kakashi and Pakkun make it in time? And who is this mysterious ninja watching everything? Air Date : 11th-May-2005  Read More

Season 3 Episode 31 - The Promise That Could Not Be Kept

Shikamaru's group is brought back to Konoha with many injuries. Neji and Chouji could possibly die, Kiba has a deep wound but nothing too serious, and Naruto and Shimakamru have a few injuries. When Sakura finds out they are back ,she goes immediatley to see Sasuke and Naruto but finds out Sasuke got away. Can Naruto keep his promise to Sakura? And what news does the Jiraiya have for Naruto? Air Date : 18th-May-2005  Read More