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Naruto
Naruto Uzumaki, a mischievous adolescent ninja, struggles as he searches for recognition and dreams of becoming the Hokage, the village's leader and strongest ninja.
- Cast:
- Junko Takeuchi, Noriaki Sugiyama, Chie Nakamura, Kazuhiko Inoue
- Language:
- Japanese
- Country:
- Japan
- Network:
- TV Tokyo
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Season 2
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E53
Episode 53
★ 7.1Long Time No See: Jiraiya Returns!
2003-10-08 · 24mWhile 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?
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E54
Episode 54
★ 7.2The Summoning Jutsu: Wisdom of the Toad Sage!
2003-10-15 · 24mWhile 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!
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E55
Episode 55
★ 7.1A Feeling of Yearning, a Flower Full of Hope
2003-10-22 · 24mSakura 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.
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E56
Episode 56
★ 7.4Live or Die: Risk It All to Win It All!
2003-10-29 · 24mSince 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?
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E57
Episode 57
★ 7.2He Flies! He Jumps! He Lurks! Chief Toad Appears!
2003-11-05 · 24mOverjoyed 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.
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E58
Episode 58
★ 7.7Hospital Besieged: The Evil Hand Revealed!
2003-11-12 · 24mDue 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?
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E59
Episode 59
★ 6.7The Final Rounds: Rush to the Battle Arena!
2003-11-19 · 24mWaking 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.
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E60
Episode 60
★ 7.4Byakugan vs. Shadow Clone Jutsu!
2003-11-26 · 24mThe 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?
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E61
Episode 61
★ 8.1Ultimate Defense: Zero Blind Spot!
2003-12-03 · 24mNaruto 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?
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E62
Episode 62
★ 8.3A Failure's True Power
2003-12-10 · 24mWhen 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...
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E63
Episode 63
★ 7.7Hit It or Quit It: The Final Rounds Get Complicated!
2003-12-17 · 24mWith 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.
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E64
Episode 64
★ 7.9Zero Motivation: The Guy with Cloud Envy!
2003-12-24 · 24mShikamaru 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?
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Episode 65
★ 7.7Dancing Leaf, Squirming Sand
2004-01-07 · 24mIt'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?
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E66
Episode 66
★ 7.7Bushy Brow's Jutsu: Sasuke Style!
2004-01-14 · 24mSasuke'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.
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E67
Episode 67
★ 8.0Late for the Show, But Ready to Go! The Ultimate Secret Technique is Born!
2004-01-14 · 24mWith 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?
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E68
Episode 68
★ 8.0Zero Hour! The Destruction of the Hidden Leaf Village Begins!
2004-01-28 · 24mSasuke'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!
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E69
Episode 69
★ 8.0Village in Distress: A New A-Ranked Mission!
2004-02-04 · 24mKnowing 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.
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Episode 70
★ 7.3A Shirker's Call to Action: Layabout No More!
2004-02-11 · 24mNaruto, 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.
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E71
Episode 71
★ 8.1An Unrivaled Match: Hokage Battle Royale!
2004-02-18 · 24mThe 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...
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E72
Episode 72
★ 8.3A Mistake from the Past: A Face Revealed!
2004-02-25 · 24mWhile 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...
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E73
Episode 73
★ 8.0Forbidden Secret Technique: Reaper Death Seal!
2004-03-03 · 24mAn 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!
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E74
Episode 74
★ 7.5Astonishing Truth! Gaara's Identity Emerges!
2004-03-10 · 24mWhile 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?
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E75
Episode 75
★ 8.4Sasuke's Decision: Pushed to the Edge!
2004-03-17 · 24mSasuke 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...
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E76
Episode 76
★ 8.1Assassin of the Moonlit Night
2004-03-24 · 24mAs 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?
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E77
Episode 77
★ 8.0Light vs. Dark: The Two Faces of Gaara
2004-03-31 · 24mGaara 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.
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Episode 78
★ 8.4Naruto's Ninja Handbook
2004-04-07 · 24mNaruto 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?
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E79
Episode 79
★ 8.1Beyond the Limit of Darkness and Light
2004-04-14 · 24mTransformed 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!
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E80
Episode 80
★ 8.1The Third Hokage, Forever...
2004-04-21 · 24mAs 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.
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E81
Episode 81
★ 6.2Return of the Morning Mist
2004-04-28 · 24mTwo mysterious ninja infiltrate Konoha, and one of them bares the Sharingan. Just what are these two after? Why has Itachi Uchiha returned to Konoha?
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E82
Episode 82
★ 8.2Eye to Eye: Sharingan vs. Sharingan!
2004-05-05 · 24mKakashi 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!
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E83
Episode 83
★ 6.6Jiraiya: Naruto's Potential Disaster!
2004-05-12 · 24mJiraiya 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.
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E84
Episode 84
★ 8.6Roar, Chidori! Brother vs. Brother!
2004-05-19 · 24mSasuke remembers the day that Itachi single-handedly wiped out the entire Uchiha clan as he desperately searches for Naruto. However, Itachi and Kisame have already found him.
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Episode 85
★ 8.3Hate Among the Uchihas: The Last of the Clan
2004-05-26 · 24mJiraiya and Naruto look on as Sasuke takes on Itachi alone. However, when the young ninja is severely outclassed, Jiraiya is forced to step in. Itachi and Kisame try to flee, but Jiraiya isn't about to let them get away so easily.
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E86
Episode 86
★ 7.3A New Training Begins: I Will Be Strong
2004-06-02 · 24mNow that Sasuke is in safe hands, Naruto and Jiraiya can continue their search for Tsunade. When they arrive at a city with a festival on the way, Jiraiya and Naruto have some fun, at least until Naruto puts a stain on a man's shirt. Jiraiya uses a new technique that easily defeats the man and offers to teach it to Naruto. What is this new technique and can Naruto master it?
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E87
Episode 87
★ 7.3Keep on Training: Pop Goes the Water Balloon!
2004-06-09 · 24mJiraiya gives Naruto the task of rotating the water in a balloon until it pops. Naruto is confident that he will accomplish this stage of the training by night, but soon learns it's not as easy as expected.
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E88
Episode 88
★ 7.3Focal Point: The Mark of the Leaf
2004-06-16 · 24mAfter passing stage one of the training, Naruto moves into stage two: power training. Jiraiya realizes that, like him, Naruto has a hard time concentrating, so he paints a spiral in the palm of Naruto's hand to help him to focus. With the aid of the spiral and a quick flashback to Iruka-sensei, Naruto completes stage two. Meanwhile, Tsunade's luck has become uncommonly good, which worries her. After being talked into sightseeing by her assistant, Tsunade meets Orochimaru...and she doesn't look at all pleased.
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E89
Episode 89
★ 7.7An Impossible Choice: The Pain Within Tsunade's Heart
2004-06-23 · 24mNaruto continues his training of the Rasengan, having mastered the stages of spin and power. The final stage proves to be the most difficult: control. Meanwhile, Orochimaru and Kabuto accost Tsunade and ask her to restore Orochimaru's arms. If she restores Orochimaru's arms, he promises to use his Rebirth of the Impure World kinjutsu to revive her lost lover and little brother.
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Episode 90
★ 8.0Unforgivable! A Total Lack of Respect!
2004-07-07 · 24mJiraiya and Naruto catch up to Tsunade, whereupon she learns that Konoha wants her to be the 5th Hokage. She refuses the title, angering Naruto, who mistakes her for being a weakling. Naruto learns first-hand how strong she really is. Naruto decides now is the time to try out the Rasengan, only he hasn't perfected it yet.
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Episode 91
★ 7.8Inheritance! The Necklace of Death!
2004-07-14 · 24mNaruto makes a bet with Tsunade, that if he can master the Rasengan in one week, she'll give him a necklace belonging the to the First Hokage. However, Shizune reveals some startling information. Everybody, except for Tsunade, who's worn that necklace has died the next day!
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Episode 92
★ 8.4A Dubious Offer! Tsunade's Choice!
2004-07-21 · 24mWhile Naruto continues to try and master the third step, Tsunade continues to think about Orochimaru's offer. Jiraiya tries to convince her by taking her out for a drink, only she slipped a paralyzing potion into his drink while he wasn't looking. Will Tsunade agree to Orochimaru's offer? And will Naruto master the Rasengan before the week is up?
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Episode 93
★ 8.3Breakdown! The Deal is Off!
2004-07-28 · 24mBecause Orochimaru lied to her about not attacking Konoha, Tsunade begins her onslaught against him and Kabuto. Kabuto eats a food pill and begins to attack Tsunade with his medical techniques but are they enough to defeat her? Will Jiraiya, Shizune and Naruto show up in time?
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Episode 94
★ 7.9Attack! Fury of the Rasengan!
2004-08-04 · 24mWith Tsunade still paralized with fear and Naruto being a low level ninja, it is up to Shizune and Jiraiya to defeat Kabuto and Orochimaru. Orochimaru and Kabuto summon two giant snakes while Jiraiya summons Gamakichi, who does nothing. Naruto tries to help Jiraya, but he too only summons a small frog that also does nothing. Orochimaru and Kabuto attack and Shizune is easily defeated. Naruto tries Rasengan but fails. Can he master the technique before Kabuto does anything to Tsunade? How far will he go to master it?
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Episode 95
★ 8.3The Fifth Hokage! A Life on the Line!
2004-08-11 · 24mNaruto finally lands a Rasengan into Kabuto's stomach, but not before Kabuto assures Naruto's certain death. Can Tsunade save him and protect him from Orochimaru?
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Episode 96
★ 7.9Deadlock! Sannin Showdown!
2004-08-11 · 24mWith Tsunade in her current conidtion, and Jiraiya still under the effects of the drug, Tsunade and Jiraiya must work together to defeat Orochimaru. And with all three ninja having summoned their signature beasts, it's sure to be one heck of a battle!
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E97
Episode 97
★ 7.7Kidnapped! Naruto's Hot Spring Adventure!
2004-08-18 · 24mThe group are on their way back to Konoha when they stop at a town with hotsprings. Unknown to them they are being watched by men looking for Tsunade. Naruto's room gets raided and the necklace he was given goes missing with nothing but a ransom note left behind. What does it all mean? Can Naruto get the necklace back and why are they looking for Tsunade in the first place?
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Episode 98
★ 7.3Tsunade's Warning: Ninja No More!
2004-08-25 · 24mNaruto, Tsunade, and Shizune finally return to Konoha so Tsunade can take over and become Hokage. Konohamaru finds out that Tsunade is the Fifth but refuses to believe it. Naruto then takes Tsunade to the hospital so she can heal Sasuke, Kakashi, and Lee. She heals Sasuke and Kakashi just fine...However, her diagnosis of Rock Lee has heartbreaking consequences for him and his future.
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Episode 99
★ 7.3The Will of Fire Still Burns!
2004-09-01 · 24mKonohamaru locks himself in the office used by the 3rd to stop them from replacing his grandfather, the previous Hokage. Tsunade spends the day locked out of her office and researches a way to heal Rock Lee so he has a better chance of surviving the operation,
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Episode 100
★ 8.3Sensei and Student: The Bond of a Shinobi!
2004-09-08 · 24mAs Lee decides whether or not to go through with the operation, Gai decides to give him some motivation. Meanwhile, Tsunade frantically struggles to increase the operation's success rate.
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Episode 101
★ 8.3Gotta See! Gotta Know! Kakashi-Sensei's True Face!
2004-09-15 · 24mAfter their mission, Naruto persuades Sakura and Sasuke to help him unmask their sensei, Kakashi. However, Squad 7 soon finds out that this is easier said than done...
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Episode 102
★ 7.2Mission: Help an Old Friend in the Land of Tea
2004-09-22 · 24mNaruto, Sakura and Sasuke find out their newest mission will be without Kakashi who has responsibilities elsewhere. Tsunade sends them to the Tea Country to protect someone, but the details are vague at best. Along the way they meet Idate Morino who causes the group a lot of trouble, especially when they discover who they have to protect!
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Episode 103
★ 7.5The Race is On! Trouble on the High Seas!
2004-09-29 · 24mThe trio continue to follow Idate while fending off attacks by three Shinobi sent to kill him. They find out later just how important winning this race is to the Wasabi clan's future...
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E104
Episode 104
★ 7.5Run Idate, Run! Nagi Island Awaits!
2004-10-13 · 24mWhile the Shinobi that is working for Wasarabi begins to beat up Idate, Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura finally reach the same island. However, some old enemies appear to get in their way once again! Will they manage to find Idate and rescue him before its too late?
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Junko Takeuchi
Naruto Uzumaki (voice)
Noriaki Sugiyama
Sasuke Uchiha (voice)
Chie Nakamura
Sakura Haruno (voice)
Kazuhiko Inoue
Kakashi Hatake (voice)
Hidekatsu Shibata
Hiruzen Sarutobi (3º Hokage) (voice)
Koichi Tochika
Neji Hyuga (voice)
Masashi Ebara
Might Guy (voice)
Yōichi Masukawa
Rock Lee (voice)
Yukari Tamura
Tenten (voice)
Ryoka Yuzuki
Ino Yamanaka (voice)