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Watch Naruto Episode 15

2010-01-24T05:13:00.000-08:00

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Naruto Techniques: Bloodline Limits

2009-04-12T00:07:00.001-07:00

Bloodline Limit techniques are techniques passed down through the DNA of particular clans. A bloodline limit technique can only be used by those possessing a superior genetic trait. For example, Sasuke is a member of the Uchiha clan. Because of this, he was born with eyes capable of using the Sharingan technique. This bloodline limit is what made the Uchiha clan so prominent and powerful.

Watch Naruto Episode 14

2009-02-20T05:00:00.000-08:00

Naruto Episode 14 starts with a concise plot summary. Iruka tells the story of Naruto including all the events leading up to this point, from Naruto's birth to the present battle where he barges into the middle of the fight with Haku. As is typical for Naruto, he completely loses the element of surprise and is almost killed by Zabuza. Thankfully Haku deflects the attack and saves Naruto, hoping for a more honorable battle.

Haku uses his Ice Mirrors technique to continue attacking Sasuke, giving him multiple flesh wounds as he toys with him. Naruto bursts into the mirrors, hoping to help. He only manages to get caught in the technique himself. After Sasuke's fireball fails to melt the ice, Haku explains that his mirrors reflect him at such high speeds, they look like they're standing still.

Haku explains that he doesn't want to kill them, but he must protect Zabuza and do his will. For that, he is willing to "become a ninja" and forget his emotions so that he can kill them without remorse. Suddenly this fight is truly serious.

Watch Naruto Episode 13

2009-02-18T00:21:00.000-08:00

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2008-11-10T05:00:00.000-08:00

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2008-11-07T05:00:00.000-08:00

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2008-11-05T05:00:00.000-08:00

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2008-11-03T05:00:00.000-08:00

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2008-10-31T05:00:00.000-07:00

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2008-10-29T05:00:00.000-07:00

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2008-10-27T13:43:00.000-07:00

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Naruto Info: Ninja Missions

2008-10-26T05:00:00.000-07:00

The economy in Naruto's village centers around ninja missions. People from around the world come to Konoha to request jobs for the ninjas to carry out. The Hokage carefully assigns missions to ninjas who are qualified to complete them. When missions are accomplished, Konoha is paid, and the ninjas are also compensated for their efforts.

Missions are categorized according to their difficulty, and assigned to capable ninjas. The ranks of missions starting from lowest to highest are D, C, B, A, and S Rank missions.

Genins tend to be limited to more mundane and safe missions, and are almost exclusively restricted to D and C Rank missions.

Chuunins are more capable, and therefore have access to B and C Rank missions.

Jounins are elite ninjas and almost exclusively run the challenging and dangerous A Rank missions.

S Rank missions are very rare, and usually require teams or whole armies of ninjas.

Naruto Info: Ninja Ranks

2008-10-25T05:00:00.000-07:00

Ninjas in the Naruto Anime are classified based on their skill level. This determines the kinds of missions they are assigned, as well as their social status. The ninja ranks in Naruto are Academy (Ninja Students), Genin (Ninja Cadets), Chuunin (Common Ninjas), Jounin (Elite Ninjas), and Hokage (The Leader of the Village). Some examples of these that we are familiar with are:

Academy: Konohamaru
Genin: Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura
Chuunin: Iruka
Jounin: Kakashi
Hokage: Sarutobi

Naruto Techniques: Sasuke's Blazing Fireball

2008-10-23T05:00:00.000-07:00

Sasuke is a master of many fire elemental techniques that have been passed down through the Uchiha family line. The first technique we see him use is the Blazing Fireball technique. This allows him to shoot a massive ball of fire from his mouth that will scorch a wide area. As a genin and new graduate from the ninja academy, there is no way he should have the power to do such a technique. He is a true prodigy and his mastery of this technique is proof of this.

Naruto Techniques: Types of Techniques

2008-10-22T05:00:00.000-07:00

The techniques in Naruto can be grouped into three main categories: Taijutsu, Ninjutsu, and Genjutsu. Taijutsu is physical hand-to-hand combat. Ninjutsu is ninja techniques, and usually composed of elemental and bloodline abilities. Genjutsu refers to illusionary techniques that trick the mind into seeing things that aren't really there.

Kakashi uses all three types of techniques in the survival training. He uses the style that fits each teammate best to defeat them. He beats Naruto with simple taijutsu techniques, outmaneuvering him in hand to hand combat. He uses genjutsu against Sakura who is said to be the smartest and most controlled of the group. He makes her see Sasuke dying to quickly make her pass out. With Sasuke, he uses ninjutsu, sporting a variety of elemental attacks.

Naruto Techniques: The Replacement Technique

2008-10-21T05:00:00.000-07:00

The replacement technique is a very common technique used by ninjas in the Naruto anime. It is an excellent way to trick the enemy and get them to drop their guard. It also is a great way to escape tough situations. To perform the replacement technique, the user will quickly switch places with an inanimate object nearby and transform the object to look like them.

When the object gets hit, the enemy often assumes they have won the battle and drops their guard. During the confusion, the user can either hide, flee, or mount a surprise counterattack.

Watch Naruto Episode 5

2008-10-20T05:00:00.000-07:00

Naruto Episode 5 is the final episode of Naruto's survival training. This final test will determine if Naruto will pass and go on to be a great ninja, or fail and be sent back to the ninja academy.

Naruto Info: Ninja Groups

2008-10-18T05:00:00.000-07:00

In the world of Naruto, ninjas always travel in groups. A ninja group consists of teams of three ninjas who have trained together for most of their lives. Once a group is decided, they remain together and develop their skills and teamwork to compliment each other. Naruto's group is made up of Sakura, Sasuke, and Naruto. While training, the three-man groups are always accompanied by their teacher. Kakashi's job is to guard the group and train them to become better ninjas. In Naruto's case, his job is especially difficult because he has to help his group to get along as well.

Naruto Info: Naruto's Group Dynamics

2008-10-15T20:00:00.000-07:00

From the very beginning we can see some serious problems rising up in the midst of Naruto's group. Naruto has a big, obnoxious crush on Sakura, but she can't stand him. She finds him noisy and obnoxious (actually just about everyone feels that way about him). Naruto really doesn't Sasuke, and sees him as a bitter rival. He is determined to prove himself to be better than Sasuke. This is a hard task considering Sasuke is by far the most promising young rookie in all of Konoha.

Sakura is madly in love with Sasuke, and is constantly trying to get his attention. She spends more energy trying to impress him than she does in her training, and it really shows. She is also constantly blowing up at Naruto and beating him to a pulp as need arises.

Sasuke couldn't care less about either of them and sees them both as a bother. He is extremely powerful by himself and wants nothing more than to gain enough power to destroy his brother.

Naruto Characters: Kakashi

2008-10-14T05:00:00.000-07:00

Kakashi is by far my favorite character in the whole Naruto series. He is the leader of Naruto's group, and the one who is responsible for teaching and protecting his unit. He has a very laid back and comical personality most of the time, but if he ever has to get serious, he is extremely powerful.

Much about Kakashi is a mystery. He keeps his face hidden behind a mask at all times, despite repeated attempts to reveal what's underneath. We know little about Kakashi's past but we do know that he was personally trained by the Fourth Hokage. Kakashi was once an elite member of ANBU and is still greatly revered among their ranks. He has also reached worldwide renown for his unique abilities.

Kakashi keeps his left eye covered by his forehead protector most of the time. When he is in a jam, he uncovers the eye to reveal his Sharingan. One of his eyes possesses the bloodline limit of the Uchiha clan. This eye allows him to read the movements of his opponents and perfectly mimic their abilities. This is why he is known as the Copy Ninja. He can learn a technique by seeing it just once, and is said to know over 1,000 techniques.

Watch Naruto Episode 4

2008-10-13T05:00:00.000-07:00

Naruto Episode 4 is really where Naruto starts to get good. In episode 4, we get to meet Naruto's teacher, Kakashi. After a brief introduction to the group, Kakashi takes them out to the training area for survival training. Their mission is to steal a pair of bells from him and use any means necessary. This is part one of the survival training exercise. Be sure to watch Naruto Episode 5 next Monday for the conclusion.

Naruto Characters: The Fifth Hokage

2008-10-12T05:00:00.000-07:00

2Sarutobi is the Fifth Hokage of Konoha. He is regarded as the most powerful ninja in the entire village, and is also their leader. The Hokage manages many aspects of Konoha, including military strategy, commerce, and education. He is old and wise, and sometimes comes off as stern. He actually has a very kind and loving heart. He reaches out to offer kindness and moral support to those in need. He is like a father to the entire village, especially those who have no parents. While his will is strong and his decisions are rooted in logic, he is kind and compassionate. He understands the feelings of those in the village. He is a master of many elements, and an incredible fighter when he actually has to fight.

A Nerdy Ninja in Naruto

2008-10-11T05:00:00.000-07:00

As I watch Naruto again, I have been paying more attention to some of the background characters. There are some really strange Naruto characters mixed in there that I never noticed before. For example, here's a fat, nerdy ninja kid. This isn't something you commonly find in a ninja village. I mean Chouji is big boned, but he's got some muscle to him. This kid looks more like he spends his time playing video games while the rest of the kids are playing outside. He just doesn't have a physique that goes with training your physical skills night and day for years.

Naruto Episode 3 Summary

2008-10-10T05:00:00.000-07:00

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Naruto Episode 3 revolves around the explanatory meeting where Naruto learns who will be part of his team. This is extremely important because the people Naruto is partnered with now will be his teammates for the rest of his life. Naruto starts his morning with the usual bowl of ramen and some sour milk. Being an orphan he never learned important things like checking milk before you eat it. This could prove problematic later on.

We are then introduced to Sakura and Ino. These two girls live next door and were once friends. Now they are bitter rivals vying for Sasuke's attention. They race into the classroom where Naruto is already causing trouble with Sasuke.

We find that Naruto has a very big crush on Sakura. When he sees that she is only interested in Sasuke, it makes him really mad. He sits on top of the desk glaring at Sasuke until someone accidentally bumps him and knocks him right into Sasuke's unsuspecting lips. Everyone is shocked and disgusted, especially Naruto and Sasuke.

When groups are announced, Naruto finds out he is with Sakura and he is thrilled. Sakura can't stand Naruto and is disappointed. Then they find out Sasuke will be the third group member and Sakura is thrilled, but Naruto is disappointed. When he complains about being in a group with an idiot like Sasuke, Iruka explains that they put the best student (Sasuke) in the group to balance out the worst student (Naruto).

The meeting is adjourned and they all get a lunch break. Naruto asks Sakura to eat with him, but she only wants to eat with Sasuke. Naruto happens to notice Sasuke eating by himself and jumps into the window. He surprises Sasuke and ties him up. Then he transforms into Sasuke to go find out what Sakura thinks of him.

While Naruto is disguised as Sasuke, he talks to Sakura. She tells him how annoying Naruto is, but how she just wants Sasuke to like her. Sakura leans in to kiss who she thinks is Sasuke, but suddenly Naruto gets a bad stomach cramp and has to run away. After running to the bathroom, he decides to turn into Sasuke again and be mean to Sakura.

Meanwhile the real Sasuke bumps into Sakura and asks where Naruto is. She talks about what a pain Naruto is, and goes on about how it's because he is an orphan and grew up with no parents. Sasuke gets mad at her and tells her off because he also grew up with no parents.

When Naruto leaves the bathroom, Sasuke is right outside waiting for him. Naruto tries to attack again with his shadow clones but gets more stomach cramps. All the clones race for the bathroom but can't all fit. Sasuke is just plain creeped out by the whole display.

Back at Naruto's house we see our first glimpse of Kakashi, their teacher. He immediately notices that the milk is expired and says Naruto will get sick if he drinks that.

Naruto Characters: Sakura

2008-10-09T13:00:00.000-07:00

Sakura is the third member of Naruto's group. She is intelligent and good natured. She also lacks much of the physical strength and skill of her other teammates. She has incredible control and precision of her energy, and can quickly master techniques that require intense self-control.

In combat, she often finds herself unable to fight well, and this drives her to improve herself. Like Naruto, she has a strong spirit and is very determined. She is in love with Sasuke and completely obsessed with him. She also can't stand Naruto at first, but he grows on her.

Naruto Info: Love Triangle

2008-10-08T13:06:00.000-07:00

The relationships in Naruto are complex and always changing. At the very beginning of the series we see some interesting love triangles already forming. I have put together a flow chart to illustrate this. Hinata seems to harbor a secret crush for Naruto, but is too shy to tell him. Naruto obviously loves Sakura and is constantly vying for her attention. Sakura is totally obsessed with Sasuke and her whole purpose in life seems to be wrapped around him. Ino is also competing with Sakura for his affections. Actually Sasuke is the popular guy in school and all the girls love him. But Sasuke doesn't like anyone at all. He is a loner and wants nothing to do with all the attention. He just wants to kill his brother, and doesn't want to be slowed down by trivial things like love.

Naruto Characters: Sasuke

2008-10-07T13:00:00.000-07:00

Sasuke is Naruto's eternal rival. Although he is admired by all, he is a quiet and withdrawn individual. He is known as a prodigy, and is praised as the top of his class. He is an exceptional ninja and thought to be one of the most powerful genins in Konoha. Sasuke specializes in fire attacks, but is skilled at just about everything.

Sasuke is the last remaining member of the fabled Uchiha clan. This clan was once one of the most powerful families in Konoha, but it was completely wiped out by Sasuke's evil older brother, Itachi. Sasuke's sole goal in life is to become powerful enough to kill his brother and avenge the death of his parents. This obsession for revenge drives him and rules him. He is determined to kill Itachi at all costs, and will make any sacrifice to do so.

Watch Naruto Episode 3

2008-10-06T13:00:00.000-07:00

In Naruto episode 3 the students are split up into groups which will be their teams for the rest of their ninja training. Naruto is placed in a group with Sakura and Sasuke. We learn that Naruto has a huge crush on Sakura and will do anything for her love. He even beats up Sasuke and impersonates him to try to have a chance with Sakura. In the end, some spoiled milk ruins his fun.

Naruto Info: Hokage

2008-10-05T13:00:00.000-07:00

The Hokage is the leader of Konoha. Becoming Hokage is the highest honor and greatest responsibility a ninja can attain in its respective village. The title of Hokage is an almost legendary title, requiring a ninja to prove his power not just in battle, but as a leader as well. The Hokage oversees the entire village, and serves as the head of military strategy, as well as the political leader. When the village is threatened, it's the Hokage's duty to put his life on the line to protect them at all costs.

Naruto is absolutely determined to become Hokage one day. We hear him ranting about this over and over throughout the Naruto anime. While this seems like wishful thinking, and Naruto is about the least likely candidate for future Hokage, he actually has the power within him to realize his dream. While it is not directly said in the anime, Naruto bears a striking resemblance to the fourth Hokage, and I personally believe he is the son of this great leader. He also has the Kyuubi sealed within him, allowing him to harness unimaginable power... or go completely out of control. One of the main reasons I like the Naruto anime so much is we get to see a total loser slowly growing through his life into a true hero, much like real heroes do.

Naruto Info: Konoha Forehead Protector

2008-10-04T13:00:00.000-07:00

All ninjas in the Naruto Anime wear forehead protectors of some sort. A ninja's forehead protector is a symbol of his allegiance to his village. All the ninja villages in Naruto's world have their own unique symbol. The Konoha forehead protector symbolizes a leaf, designating the hidden leaf village. The spiral in the symbol was once used as a target for ninjas to focus their energy and hone their techniques.

The forehead protector is not necessarily worn on the forehead. Many ninjas wear their forehead protector in different places on their body, showing their individuality. All display their forehead protectors with the dignity that comes with being a ninja. Naruto is overjoyed to have his forehead protector as it designates his status as a real ninja.

Naruto Episode 2 Summary

2008-10-03T16:58:00.000-07:00

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Naruto Episode 2 opens with Naruto having his picture taken for his ninja license. He paints himself in a ridiculous manner because he thinks it will make him look cool. The Hokage lectures him about taking the whole ninja business seriously. Suddenly Konohamaru, the grandson of the Hokage, bursts in to try to ambush him... and falls on his face. He constantly tries to defeat his grandfather so he can become the Hokage, and he doesn't want to wait until he grows up to do so. Konohamaru gets into a fight with Naruto but assumes he will be afraid to hurt him because of his powerful and esteemed grandfather. Instead Naruto beats him down as the Hokage watches.

Konohamaru's teacher, Ebisu, lectures them only to find that Naruto had left, with his pupil right behind him. After failing miserably to stalk Naruto, Konohamaru admits that he wants to follow him and learn from him. So Naruto agrees to teach him his techniques. He teaches him the only thing he is really any good at... getting into trouble. He trains Konohamaru to do the transformation technique and take on the appearance of a girl.

Konohamaru reveals that he wants to defeat the Hokage so badly because he wants desperately to come out from under his shadow. Everyone sees him as simply the grandson of the Hokage and not an individual. Naruto is also desperate for recognition and this becomes a common bond between them. Naruto challenges him that before he can defeat the Hokage, he must become strong enough to defeat Naruto. This becomes a goal for his young admirer to aspire to.

When Ebisu finds them, he tries to get his student to leave Naruto and return to his normal training. Naruto combines his Shadow Replication technique and the Transformation Technique to turn into a crowd of scantly clad girls. Ebisu passes out and is defeated. Naruto and Konohamaru agree to be rivals. In this way, Naruto forms a bond with someone else, and Konohamaru starts a change in his own attitude that will eventually change the course of his life.

Naruto Characters: Ebisu

2008-10-02T13:28:00.000-07:00

Ebisu is an elite ninja teacher. He is a high level Jounin who is a very capable fighter. He has been assigned to train the Hokage's grandson, Konohamaru. He is a bit cocky and egotistic, and this causes him to have a major personality clash with Naruto. In their first encounter, Naruto transforms into an army of girls and knocks him out before he can use his first move. Despite the attitude of his pupil, he continues to train Konohamaru in the way of the ninja.

Naruto Techniques: Shadow Replication

2008-10-01T12:03:00.000-07:00

The Shadow Replication Technique is one of Naruto's main techniques. It allows the user to create copies of himself in large numbers. Unlike the Replication Technique, which creates harmless illusions, the Shadow Replication Technique creates real physical copies. It splits the user's energy evenly between them, making it a bad technique for most ninjas. Because of Naruto's incredible stamina, he can create huge numbers of copies and use them for long periods of time.

The Shadow Replication Technique is a Jounin level technique. Naruto should not have been able to come close to using it. Because he was so determined to pass the Ninja Academy, he studied and practiced the technique from the Scroll of Sealing until he had mastered this move. Most of Naruto's battles include some clever use of his many copies. He becomes a one man army, and a force to be reckoned with.

Naruto Characters: Konohamaru

2008-09-30T13:50:00.000-07:00

Konohamaru is the grandson of the Hokage. He is a young, determined, arrogant, bratty little child... until he meets Naruto. He is always treated differently than everyone else because he is the grandson of the Hokage. He wants desperately to be recognized as an individual, but no one can see past his grandfather. Naruto is the first person to recognize him as a person. He is also the first person to stand up to him and put him in his place. He develops a deep admiration for Naruto and aspires to be like him. He becomes like a younger brother to Naruto and is always following in his footsteps. He has the potential to be a great ninja someday, but he has a long way to go.

Watch Naruto Episode 2

2008-09-29T01:01:00.000-07:00

Naruto Episode 2 is the first time we are introduced to Konohamaru. Naruto is the first person to stand up to him and treat him like an individual, not just the grandson of the Hokage. Because of this, Konohamaru follows Naruto and becomes a lifelong admirer of him. Naruto teaches him how to transform and ends up defeating Ebisu with his Harem Technique.

Naruto Techniques: Replication Technique

2008-09-28T13:58:00.000-07:00

The Replication Technique allows a ninja to create an illusionary copy of itself. This is often used in combat to trick enemies and divert attention from the real ninja. Most kids in Naruto's class can replicate at least once. Naruto is terrible at replicating. When he is tested on this technique, he fails miserably. Because of it fails the Ninja Academy yet again. Ironically, the Shadow Replication Technique becomes his strongest technique, more than making up for his former weakness.

Naruto Characters: Mizuki

2008-09-27T13:42:00.000-07:00

Mizuki is the first truly evil enemy Naruto encounters. He is terribly deceptive and manipulative. He poses as a kind and caring teacher who wants to help Naruto. In fact, he only wants to use Naruto to get the Scroll of Sealing, and then he plans to kill him. Mizuki is only interested in power and has no heart for anyone. He is a teammate of Iruka, but only teamed up with him to use his position to gain power.

Mizuki is a tough fighter. He uses giant shirukens which he carries on his back. He spins the blades like a helicopter and hurls them with deadly accuracy. The force of his attacks is enough to cut trees apart. Thankfully for Naruto, he is easily overwhelmed by an army of orange children yelling at the top of their lungs. After failing at his attempt to steal the Scroll of Sealing, he is sent to a high security prison and not heard from for a very long time.

Naruto Episode 1 Summary

2008-09-26T13:09:00.000-07:00

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Naruto Episode 1 opens with a scene from the past when the village of Konoha was attacked by a giant creature of immense power called the Kyuubi, or the Nine Tailed Fox. The village could not stand against it, and it faced total destruction. The Fourth Hokage, the leader of the village, used a drastic technique that imprisoned and sealed the creature's power inside a newborn child. This child is named Naruto.

In the present, Naruto is a young boy struggling to fit into his world. His parents were killed by the Nine-Tails and he grew up as an orphan. Many of the villagers still remember that the creature inside him killed so many of their loved ones and they all shun him for it. He reacts to their animosity by acting out. He vandalizes the monuments of the past leaders of the village just to get attention.

Naruto is finally captured by the village guards and sent back to the Ninja Academy where he is training to become a ninja. Naruto is reprimanded for repeatedly failing his classes. He does so badly that Iruka, his teacher, tells everyone they have to do the transformation technique. They all have to change their appearance to copy the teacher. Naruto transforms into a scantly clad girl instead and makes Iruka furious.

After class, Iruka takes him out to clean up the mess he made of the monuments. He, feels compassion for Naruto and treats him to some Ramen. Ramen is his favorite food in the world, and he is completely obsessed with it. This single act of kindness sparks a small change in Naruto, and he decides to try harder to become a ninja.

In class the next day it is time for the final exam at the ninja academy. Naruto has repeatedly failed to pass the previous exams and is determined to do it this time. To pass, he has to do the Replication Technique and make a copy of himself. He makes a thoroughly messed up dummy that sits on the floor looking dumb, and Iruka fails him once again. Mizuki is a friend of Iruka and is the other proctor of the exam. He sticks up for Naruto and asks that he be allowed to pass, but the failure is final.

After the exam, Naruto sits by himself as a lonely failure while he watches the other kids doted on by their families. Suddenly Mizuki appears. He tells him of a forbidden scroll called the scroll of sealing, which will let him learn a powerful technique and allow him to graduate. He carries it outside the village where he is supposed to meet Mizuki. While he waits, he opens the scroll and practices as hard as he can on the first technique he finds: the Shadow Replication Technique.

Meanwhile the whole village is in an uproar, trying desperately to find the precious scroll before it falls into enemy hands. As Mizuki runs to the meeting place, he reveals that he plans kill Naruto and take the scroll for himself. He was just using him to get it out of the village. Iruka finds Naruto and confronts him.

Moments later, Iruka pushes Naruto out of the way as a rain of knives hit him. Mizuki appears and demands Naruto hand over the scroll. He tries to turn turn him against Iruka and claims his teacher hates him. Mizuki tells Naruto how he is the reason so many villagers died and reveals the story of the Kyuubi sealed inside him.

Mizuki throws a huge shiruken at Naruto, but Iruka jumps in front of it and protects him. He reveals that he knows how Naruto feels being an orphan because he grew up the same way. In fact it was the Kyuubi that killed them.

Naruto runs off as fast as he can with Mizuki and Iruka in hot pursuit. Mizuki transforms and disguises himself as Iruka to try to get him to hand over the scroll. Iruka had himself transformed to look like Naruto and attacks Mizuki instead.

Mizuki is about to kill Iruka when Naruto jumps out from behind a tree and knocks him down. He then uses the Shadow Replication Technique that he had just learned. Suddenly there are hundreds of copies of himself surrounding Mizuki. The army of replications then beat him to a pulp.

Iruka gives Naruto his own forehead protector as recognition that he has passed the academy and become a true ninja. For the first time in his life, Naruto is recognized and approved of. He has finally found a friend and his days as an outcast are over. This marks the beginning of Naruto's journey from being a bratty outcast to becoming a great hero.

Naruto Characters: Iruka

2008-09-25T13:21:00.000-07:00

Iruka is one of my favorite Naruto Characters. He is Naruto's teacher and he teaches all the kids at the ninja academy. He is a very kind and compassionate person with a real heart for the children. He was orphaned when the Kyuubi attacked the village and killed his parents. While Naruto has the creature who killed his family sealed inside him, he forgave Naruto. He was the first person to befriend Naruto and start him on his path to growing into the great ninja he aspired to be. He may be a minor character, but he played a major role in Naruto's life. He becomes much like an adopted father to Naruto. We constantly see him asking how his students are doing and treating Naruto to ramen when he returns safely from missions. In many ways, he is the guiding light that drives Naruto.

Iruka is a skilled tactician and a pretty good fighter as well. He is very strategic in his battles and uses his surroundings to gain the advantage in combat. He is a Jounin, even though we rarely see him fight. For the most part, we will see him patiently teaching the children who will be the future ninjas of Konoha.

Naruto Techniques: Transformation Technique

2008-09-24T19:02:00.000-07:00

The transformation technique allows a ninja to change their appearance to take on the form of someone or something else. This technique was originally designed for use in reconnaissance missions allowing the ninja to move among enemies undetected. Naruto uses it constantly to trick the enemies and catch them off guard. It is one of his best techniques. He uses it in many creative situations to get the upper hand both in battle and in social situations.

Naruto Characters: Uzumaki Naruto

2008-09-23T17:05:00.000-07:00

Naruto Uzumaki is the main character in the Naruto Anime. He is loud, obnoxious, impulsive, and not so bright. Somewhere in the series, someone says "People like Naruto can never be the main characters in a story". Boy were they wrong. The reason I love the Naruto Anime so much is that he is the main character.

Naruto starts out as a bratty kid. He is an outcast and orphan who has no friends and no goals. As he meets more people and grows as a person, his character starts to build. He has an innate way of bringing out the best in people and changing them for the better. He has terrible manners and no people skills, yet he still somehow gets through to them.

Naruto is a terrible ninja right from the start. While other ninjas hide and strike from the shadows, he yells and charges right into the battlefield. His techniques are weak and his skills are low, but he is very good at surprising people. He always manages to get the upper hand somehow, often in a funny and clever way. He lacks most attributes as a ninja, but he has incredible stamina and his energy surpasses most of his peers. Above all else, he has courage and an iron will. He will keep fighting far beyond what is humanly possible, or sane for that matter. He never gives up, and his determination causes him to always persevere.

Watch Naruto Episode 1

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Naruto Episode 1 is the beginning of the series. This extended feature introduces Naruto and the world he lives in. After failing to pass the ninja exams, he is tricked into stealing a precious forbidden scroll. He learns the Shadow Replication technique from the scroll and uses it to create an army of clones to defeat Mizuki. This marks his first step from an outcast orphan to a real ninja who is accepted by the village.

Naruto Info: The World of Naruto

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Naruto lives in a world at war. While Konoha itself is reasonably peaceful, everyone in the village is a ninja. They are trained to battle, and most of their lives wrap around warfare. Few villagers have not lost close friends or family members to raging battles. Many villagers have lost loved ones to the Kyuubi sealed within Naruto. This is why he grew up accustomed to the hatred of others.

In the world of Naruto, warfare is a way of life. It's the way of the ninja.

Naruto Info: Konoha

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The Naruto Anime centers around Konoha, also referred to as the hidden leaf village. Konoha is symbolized by the leaf on the forehead protectors of its ninjas. It is led by the Hokage who rules with kindness and wisdom. While it is one of the most powerful ninja villages in the world, Konoha tries to be at peace as much as possible. When military action is necessary, it can defend itself quite well. Konoha seeks a world of peace and is home to many prominent clans with rich heritage. It is located in the fire country and dedicated to defending its feudal Lord.

Naruto Anime

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The Naruto Anime is one of the most popular shows in Japan, and quickly gaining a wide fanbase in America as well. It has over 300 episodes to date and still comes out with more each week. It is so entertaining and it's horribly addictive.

Naruto has something for everyone. It is full of action and suspense, but also packs in a lot of humor. It's also got a lot of very deep life lessons and the characters are so well developed, you actually grow very attached to them. And most importantly, Naruto is about NINJAS! Just about everyone is a ninja. The battles are amazing and everyone fights using special powers and constant surprises.

The Naruto Anime is a constantly evolving, ongoing story that really sucks you in. It tells the tale of a bratty orphan boy who develops as a person in his quest to become the greatest ninja of all. He has an innate ability to touch the lives of others, and he develops close knit bonds with all he comes in contact with. There is an extensive cast of characters, both good and bad. We get to really know and understand each one. It is actually very deep psychologically and each character has its own very unique and dynamic personality. They all grow and change as they come in contact with Naruto.

If you haven't had the chance to watch Naruto, I highly recommend trying a few episodes. Your only regret will be the fact that you can't stop watching it. Believe me, this will become a problem.

About This Blog

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I have always been a big fan of the Naruto anime, and I got hopelessly addicted to the series very early on. There was just one problem. I couldn't find any Naruto episodes anywhere. I searched all over the place and just found a few Naruto episodes here or there, and couldn't find any useful information. It was also very hard to find the Japanese episodes dubbed in English. I can't stand the English voice-overs and always favored the free fan-subs. So I am dedicating this blog to give everyone all the resources they need to fully enjoy my favorite anime.

First of all, I will be posting on each Naruto episode individually until I have a complete list of Naruto episodes. That's right, I will eventually have all Naruto episodes covered on my blog. This is a serious undertaking but someday I will get there. Each post will feature a plot summary for each episode so you can see the full Naruto story right on this blog. If you miss any episodes or can't find them, you can still catch up on what happens.

For those of you wondering, where can I watch all the Naruto episodes, I will make sure to include the links to where you can download Naruto episodes in each post. I will also post Naruto Character profiles on all Naruto Characters as they come up.

I hope this blog really helps you learn to appreciate and enjoy Naruto as much as I do. Please feel free to add any comments. I enjoy a good discussion.