Season 11
1. Those Who Inherit | Download
First aired: 10/18/2007 Production Code: NS031
Gaara’s body has finally been recovered, and Chiyo determines that there is only one way to save him. It’s up to her and the entire village to prove to Gaara that he is loved, and Naruto shows Gaara that he does have a friend.
Director: Hayato Date
2. Return of the Kazekage | Download
First aired: 10/25/2007 Production Code: NS032
Now that Gaara’s been revived, the Hidden Sand Village slowly begins to return to normal. It’s time for the ninja of Konoha to take their leave, and Naruto shows Gaara how friends say goodbye. Meanwhile, a mysterious ninja tries to join Akatsuki.
Director: Hayato Date
Guest star: Wataru Takagi (Tobi), Satoshi Hino (Sai), Hiroshi Ito (Danzo)
3. The New Target | Download
First aired: 11/8/2007 Production Code: NS033
Naruto, Sakura, and Kakashi return to Konoha after completing their mission, but Naruto needs to find a new member for their team if they want to go meet with Sasori’s spy. As Naruto desperately seeks out a new team member, a mysterious boy with strange abilities attacks him.
Director: Hayato Date
4. Formation! New Team Kakashi | Download
First aired: 11/15/2007 Production Code: NS034
With the help of some old friends, Naruto manages to force the boy to retreat. However, things go from bad to worse for Naruto as the boy that just attacked him is assigned to join Team Kakashi. His name is Sai, and he is a member of the ANBU Roots. In addition, due to Kakashi’s injuries, an ANBU member known as Yamato takes his place as the team leader. How will Naruto and Sakura get along with the new Team Kakashi?
Director: Hayato Date
Guest star: Rikiya Koyama (Yamato)
5. Making an Unnecessary Addition | Download
First aired: 11/22/2007 Production Code: NS035
As the new Team Kakashi gets acquainted, Sai does not make a good first impression in front of Naruto and Sakura. As the group prepares to leave, Sai receives a mysterious order involving the current mission. Meanwhile, Yamato, Tsunade, and Shizune visit Kakashi, where Jiraiya reveals some startling information about Naruto.
Director: Hayato Date
6. A Fake Smile | Download
First aired: 11/29/2007 Production Code: NS036
As Yamato leads the new Team Kakashi, he notices that Naruto and Sakura are not getting along too well with Sai. When Sai goes too far by insulting Sasuke in front of Naruto and Sakura, Yamato takes the group to a hot springs in an attempt to relieve some tension in the group.
Director: Hayato Date
7. Untitled | Download
First aired: 11/29/2007 Production Code: NS037
When Sakura spots Sai painting, she sees that he has a soft side and attempts to learn more about him. Later that night, the group prepares for their upcoming meeting with Sasori’s spy, with Yamato planning on impersonating Sasori. Meanwhile, Sasori’s spy walks through the darkness, heading towards the Bridge of Heaven and Earth.
Director: Hayato Date
8. Simulated Combat Training | Download
First aired: 12/6/2007 Production Code: NS038
In order to grasp his team’s abilities, Yamato asks Naruto, Sakura, and Sai to try and capture him. Can they capture Yamato when Naruto and Sai can’t even work together?
Director: Hayato Date
9. The Bridge of Heaven and Earth | Download
First aired: 12/13/2007 Production Code: NS039
The time has finally come to meet with Sasori’s spy. As Yamato, disguised as Sasori, meets with the spy on the bridge, the group is shocked to discover the spy’s true identity. Unbeknownst to everyone, Orochimaru is watching, and he is intends to put to a stop to this little betrayal.
Director: Hayato Date
10. Kyubi Unleashed!! | Download
First aired: 12/20/2007 Production Code: NS040
When Orochimaru angers Naruto with his talk of Sasuke, Naruto unlocks Kyubi’s third tail and does battle with Orochimaru, but will even this be enough to defeat one of the Legendary Sannin?
Director: Hayato Date
11. Secret Mission Start | Download
First aired: 12/20/2007 Production Code: NS041
Pushed even further by Orochimaru, Naruto undergoes a horrific transformation as the dreaded fourth tail forms. Passing through the bars and into Kyubi’s clutches, Naruto becomes a miniature demon fox himself, unable to tell friend from foe. Luckily for everyone, Orochimaru is directly in his path. Meanwhile, Sai ditches Yamato and Sakura to do a mission of his own.
Director: Hayato Date
12. Orochimaru vs. Jinchuuriki | Download
First aired: 1/10/2008 Production Code: NS042
Now in his four-tailed state, Naruto faces off against Orochimaru. Has Orochimaru finally met his match?
Director: Hayato Date
13. Sakura’s Tears | Download
First aired: 1/17/2008 Production Code: NS043
As the battle between Naruto and Orochimaru drags on, Sakura witnesses the horrifying transformation Naruto has undergone and foolishly attempts to stop him. But when she becomes the target of Naruto’s attacks herself, Yamato is forced to intervene.
Director: Hayato Date
14. Facts of the Fight | Download
First aired: 1/24/2008 Production Code: NS044
After successfully stopping Naruto, Yamato and Sakura see firsthand the damage Kyubi’s chakra has inflicted upon his body. As Yamato witnesses Sakura’s true feelings for Naruto, Sai confronts Orochimaru.
Director: Hayato Date
15. The Result of the Betrayal | Download
First aired: 1/31/2008 Production Code: NS045
Naruto, Sakura, and Yamato pursue Sai, only to come across a dead body in his figure. Did Orochimaru and Kabuto really kill Sai?
Director: Hayato Date
16. The Unfinished Page | Download
First aired: 2/7/2008 Production Code: NS046
Upon looking through Sai’s picture book, the group begins to wonder if perhaps Sai was responsible for his brother’s death. Elsewhere, Sai follows Orochimaru and Kabuto back to their lair, where he has an encounter with a familiar face.
Director: Hayato Date
17. Infiltration! The Poisonous Snake’s Hideout | Download
First aired: 2/14/2008 Production Code: NS047
Naruto, Sakura and Yamato arrive at Orochimaru’s lair and attempt to sneak in. Can they locate the traitorous Sai and Sasuke without alerting Orochimaru or Kabuto of their presence?
Director: Hayato Date
18. Bonds | Download
First aired: 2/28/2008 Production Code: NS048
Sai reveals his orders to Naruto, Sakura, and Yamato, and also what happened to his brother. How will Naruto react when Sai warns him about Sasuke’s change?
Director: Hayato Date
19. Important Person | Download
First aired: 3/6/2008 Production Code: NS049
Kabuto comes to Sai’s rescue and mocks Naruto’s futile attempts at trying to save Sasuke. While Naruto and the group prepare to deal with Kabuto, Sai does something completely unexpected.
Director: Hayato Date
20. The Picture Book Tells A Story | Download
First aired: 3/13/2008 Production Code: NS050
While looking for Sasuke’s room, Sai thinks how much Naruto reminds him of his brother and finally remembers what he wanted to draw for the blank page in his picture book. The seemingly emotionless Sai reveals to Naruto that he does have emotions after all. But, what will happen when Orochimaru appears before the two?
Director: Hayato Date
21. Reunion | Download
First aired: 3/20/2008 Production Code: NS051
After 2 1/2 years, Naruto and Sakura finally reunite with their former teammate, but Sasuke doesn’t seem all too thrilled about seeing them.
Director: Hayato Date
22. Power of Uchiha | Download
First aired: 3/20/2008 Production Code: NS052
Sasuke proves to be too much for the weakened members of the group, but when Naruto’s necklace falls off, Sasuke has an unexpected encounter with the demon inside Naruto.
Director: Hayato Date
23. Title | Download
First aired: 4/3/2008 Production Code: NS053
Their mission to bring back Sasuke a failure, the group returns to Konoha determined not to fail ever again. Meanwhile, Sai confronts Danzo with a personal request.
Director: Hayato Date