The Best Episodes of Naruto Season 2

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   6.5/10(10 votes)

   #1 - Long Time No See: Jiraiya Returns!

   S2:E5310/8/2003

   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?

   Director:Shuji Miyahara

   Writer:Michiko Yokote

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   Director:Shuji Miyahara

   Writer:Michiko Yokote
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   6.8/10(9 votes)

   #2 - The Summoning Jutsu: Wisdom of the Toad Sage!

   S2:E5410/15/2003

   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!

   Director:Keiichiro Kawaguchi

   Writer:Katsuyuki Sumisawa

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   Director:Keiichiro Kawaguchi

   Writer:Katsuyuki Sumisawa
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   6.8/10(9 votes)

   #3 - A Feeling of Yearning, a Flower Full of Hope

   S2:E5510/22/2003

   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.

   Director:Hiroshi Kimura

   Writer:Satoru Nishizono

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   Director:Hiroshi Kimura

   Writer:Satoru Nishizono
4. 

   6.9/10(8 votes)

   #4 - Live or Die: Risk It All to Win It All!

   S2:E5610/29/2003

   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?

   Director:Masaaki Kumagai

   Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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   Director:Masaaki Kumagai

   Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya
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   6.9/10(9 votes)

   #5 - He Flies! He Jumps! He Lurks! Chief Toad Appears!

   S2:E5711/5/2003

   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.

   Director:Hayato Date

   Writer:Satoru Nishizono

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   Director:Hayato Date

   Writer:Satoru Nishizono
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   7.4/10(5 votes)

   #6 - Hospital Besieged: The Evil Hand Revealed!

   S2:E5811/12/2003

   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?

   Director:Rion Kujo

   Writer:Kouhei Urasawa

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   Director:Rion Kujo

   Writer:Kouhei Urasawa
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   6.8/10(5 votes)

   #7 - The Final Rounds: Rush to the Battle Arena!

   S2:E5911/19/2003

   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.

   Director:Mitsutaka Noshitani

   Writer:Yuka Miyata

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   Director:Mitsutaka Noshitani

   Writer:Yuka Miyata
8. 

   7.2/10(5 votes)

   #8 - Byakugan vs. Shadow Clone Jutsu!

   S2:E6011/26/2003

   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?

   Director:Harume Kosaka

   Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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   Director:Harume Kosaka

   Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya
9. 

   7.8/10(5 votes)

   #9 - Ultimate Defense: Zero Blind Spot!

   S2:E6112/3/2003

   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?

   Director:Shuji Miyahara

   Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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   Director:Shuji Miyahara

   Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya
10. 

    7.5/10(5 votes)

    #10 - A Failure's True Power

    S2:E6212/10/2003

    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...

    Director:Toshiya Niidome

    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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    Director:Toshiya Niidome

    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya
11. 

    7.4/10(4 votes)

    #11 - Hit It or Quit It: The Final Rounds Get Complicated!

    S2:E6312/17/2003

    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.

    Director:Hiroshi Kimura

    Writer:Satoru Nishizono

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    Director:Hiroshi Kimura

    Writer:Satoru Nishizono
12. 

    7.0/10(4 votes)

    #12 - Zero Motivation: The Guy with Cloud Envy!

    S2:E6412/24/2003

    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?

    Director:Rion Kujo

    Writer:Michiko Yokote

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    Director:Rion Kujo

    Writer:Michiko Yokote
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    7.2/10(5 votes)

    #13 - Dancing Leaf, Squirming Sand

    S2:E651/7/2004

    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?

    Director:Yoshihisa Matsumoto

    Writer:Kouhei Urasawa

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    Director:Yoshihisa Matsumoto

    Writer:Kouhei Urasawa
14. 

    7.4/10(4 votes)

    #14 - Bushy Brow's Jutsu: Sasuke Style!

    S2:E661/14/2004

    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.

    Director:Hayato Date

    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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    Director:Hayato Date

    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya
15. 

    7.3/10(4 votes)

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

    S2:E671/14/2004

    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?

    Director:Mitsutaka Noshitani

    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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    Director:Mitsutaka Noshitani

    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya
16. 

    7.5/10(4 votes)

    #16 - Zero Hour! The Destruction of the Hidden Leaf Village Begins!

    S2:E681/28/2004

    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!

    Director:Masaaki Kumagai

    Writer:Satoru Nishizono

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    Director:Masaaki Kumagai

    Writer:Satoru Nishizono
17. 

    7.0/10(4 votes)

    #17 - Village in Distress: A New A-Ranked Mission!

    S2:E692/4/2004

    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.

    Director:Shuji Miyahara

    Writer:Kouhei Urasawa

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    Director:Shuji Miyahara

    Writer:Kouhei Urasawa
18. 

    7.3/10(6 votes)

    #18 - A Shirker's Call to Action: Layabout No More!

    S2:E702/11/2004

    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.

    Director:Rion Kujo

    Writer:Michiko Yokote

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    Director:Rion Kujo

    Writer:Michiko Yokote
19. 

    7.7/10(6 votes)

    #19 - An Unrivaled Match: Hokage Battle Royale!

    S2:E712/18/2004

    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...

    Director:Atsushi Wakabayashi

    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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    Director:Atsushi Wakabayashi

    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya
20. 

    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #20 - A Mistake from the Past: A Face Revealed!

    S2:E722/25/2004

    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...

    Director:Hiroshi Kimura

    Writer:Kouhei Urasawa

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    Director:Hiroshi Kimura

    Writer:Kouhei Urasawa
21. 

    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #21 - Forbidden Secret Technique: Reaper Death Seal!

    S2:E733/3/2004

    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!

    Director:Harume Kosaka

    Writers:Yuka Miyata, Michiko Yokote

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    Director:Harume Kosaka

    Writers:Yuka Miyata, Michiko Yokote
22. 

    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #22 - Astonishing Truth! Gaara's Identity Emerges!

    S2:E743/10/2004

    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?

    Director:Toshiya Niidome

    Writer:Satoru Nishizono

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    Director:Toshiya Niidome

    Writer:Satoru Nishizono
23. 

    8.2/10(6 votes)

    #23 - Sasuke's Decision: Pushed to the Edge!

    S2:E753/17/2004

    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...

    Director:Mitsutaka Noshitani

    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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    Director:Mitsutaka Noshitani

    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya
24. 

    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #24 - Assassin of the Moonlit Night

    S2:E763/24/2004

    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?

    Director:Rion Kujo

    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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    Director:Rion Kujo

    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya
25. 

    7.8/10(5 votes)

    #25 - Light vs. Dark: The Two Faces of Gaara

    S2:E773/31/2004

    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.

    Director:Shuji Miyahara

    Writer:Kouhei Urasawa

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    Director:Shuji Miyahara

    Writer:Kouhei Urasawa