Season 2
1. The Chunin Exam Stage 2: The Forest of Death | Download
First aired: 4/15/2006 Production Code: 127
The second exam is about to begin, and every ninja must sign a form so that their team can get either the Heaven or Earth Scroll. The goal is to get one of each scroll and make it to the tower in five days. The groups get their scrolls and the exam begins. Naruto is ambushed by a ninja who poses as him. This ninja doesn’t fool Sasuke, who immediately figures it out. Meanwhile, a new foe seeks them out, but who is this foe?
Director: Hayato Date
Guest star: Stephen Apostolina (Grass Ninja Teammate, Oboro), Mary Elizabeth McGlynn (Orochimaru’s Grass Ninja Disguise)
2. Eat or Be Eaten: Panic In the Forest | Download
First aired: 4/15/2006 Production Code: 128
To prevent further problems, Sasuke thinks up a password to determine friend from foe. Sasuke identifies another fake Naruto, when the phony says the password correctly. While Sasuke and Sakura deal with this mysterious ninja, Naruto has his hands full with a giant snake. Can Naruto handle this on his own? And what about Sasuke and Sakura, can they survive the ordeal?
Director: Hayato Date
Guest star: Stephen Apostolina (Oboro), Mary Elizabeth McGlynn (Orochimaru’s Grass Ninja Disguise)
3. Naruto’s Counterattack: Never Give In! | Download
First aired: 4/15/2006 Production Code: 129
Sasuke is about to give up and give their scroll to the enemy, when Naruto stops him and accuses him of being a fake. Naruto then turns to the Grass ninja and begins his attack. the Grass ninja summons one of his snakes but Naruto uses Kyubi’s strength to defeat the snake. He then begins to taunt Sasuke with the same taunt Sasuke once gave him. However, when the Grass ninja stops Kyubi’s chakra flow, can Sasuke muster up the courage to fight?
Director: Hayato Date
Guest star: Liam O’Brien (V) (Kotetsu Hagane) , Mary Elizabeth McGlynn (Orochimaru’s Grass Ninja Disguise), Kyle Hebert (Mozuku)
4. The Sharingan Revived: Dragon Flame Jutsu! | Download
First aired: 4/22/2006 Production Code: 130
Sasuke is still stuck in his trance and even Sakura’s pleas can’t get him back to normal. After remembering what his brother said, Sasuke begins to fight the Grass ninja again. Meanwhile, Anko searches for the Grass ninja fake. Sasuke falls behind in his fight with the Grass ninja but catches them off guard and ties them to a tree. Sasuke then uses his Katon: Ryuuka no Jutsu (Fire Element: Dragon Flame Jutsu) and it seems he has defeated the ninja. However, is the ninja truly defeated, or is there more to them than meets the eye?
Director: Hayato Date
Guest star: Skip Stellrecht (ANBU Shinobi #2), Sam Riegel (ANBU Shinobi #1), Mary Elizabeth McGlynn (Orochimaru’s Grass Ninja Disguise)
5. Bushy Brow’s Pledge: Undying Love and Protection | Download
First aired: 4/29/2006 Production Code: 131
Since Sakura was the only who did not get injured in the previous battle she must watch over and protect her teammates. Unknown to her though there are Sound ninja watching from the trees. Sakura falls asleep but is awakened by a nightmare. The sound ninja attack her but she reveals a trap. It fails and Sakura is left defenseless. Lee arrives, but will he be enough to defeat the three Sound ninja?
Director: Hayato Date
6. Sakura Blossoms! | Download
First aired: 5/6/2006 Production Code: 132
Dosu makes short work of Lee in his weak state, and goes after Sakura to get to Sasuke. Sakura tries to stop him but gets caught by Kin. Kin then tells Zaku to kill Sasuke. Sakura then realizes everyone has been protecting her so it is time for her to protect them. She then brakes free from Kin and attacks Zaku. Can Sakura succeed where even Lee failed?
Director: Hayato Date
7. Battle Formation: Ino-Shika-Cho! | Download
First aired: 5/13/2006 Production Code: 133
With Sakura defeated and facing certain death, Ino has her team step in and defend Team Kakashi and Rock Lee. It appears that they have the upper hand, but the Sound ninja show how ruthless they really are. Neji and Tenten show up but Neji decides they will not fight for there is an even bigger level of power…and it’s not the Sound trio. When Sasuke wakes up with an onimous dark aura surrounding him, and the mysterious seal from Orochimaru spreading over his body, he has but one goal…make his enemies pay!
Director: Hayato Date
8. Akamaru Trembles: Gaara’s Cruel Strength! | Download
First aired: 5/20/2006 Production Code: 134
Kiba, Shino, and Hinata decide to try and eliminate their opponents by taking more scrolls. They arrive upon a battlefield where three Rain ninjas are battling Gaara, Kankuro, and Temari. They remain hidden and observe the battle, thinking one of the Rain ninjas is a dangerous foe. After realizing Gaara’s amazing abilities, they discover who is the really the dangerous one, and will be lucky if they can sneak away with their lives!
Director: Hayato Date
9. The Scroll’s Secret: No Peeking Allowed | Download
First aired: 5/27/2006 Production Code: 135
Team 7 still has only one scroll and there is only a day left before the test ends. Naruto decides they need to make a fake scroll and goes to open their Earth scroll, when Kabuto shows up and stops him, explaining that the scroll will knock them out until after the exam ends. He then tells them he will help them find the scroll they need. They seem to be on the ones on the hunt, but what happens when they fall into a trap set by the enemy?
Director: Hayato Date
Guest star: Sam Riegel (Mubi), Stephen Apostolina (Orobo), Doug Erholtz (Kagari)
10. Clone vs. Clone: Mine are Better than Yours! | Download
First aired: 6/3/2006 Production Code: 136
Naruto and the gang realize they have been caught in an illusionary technique and then they are attacked. Several Clones appear and Naruto tries to get rid of one, but is attacked when he isn’t looking. He then uses his Shadow Clone Jutsu and the others join in to help him fight. The real Rain ninja come out when the group is tired and realize they have been tricked when Kabuto, Sasuke, and Sakura appear behind them. The Rain ninja then show they are not done fighting yet. Can the four defeat the three ninja when they can’t even see them? And what are Kabuto true reasons for helping out the group?
Director: Hayato Date
Guest star: Stephen Apostolina (Orobo), Sam Riegel (Mubi), Doug Erholtz (Kagari)
11. Surviving the Cut! The Rookie Nine Together Again! | Download
First aired: 6/10/2006 Production Code: 137
The second exam ends and Team 7 has made it through. They open their scrolls and Iruka is summoned and he explains what it means to be a Chunin and expresses his concern for the three. His worries are put to ease with a comment from Naruto. Meanwhile, Anko informs the ANBU about Orochimaru the S-Class criminal who even the ANBU cannot stop. As the group enters a large room, they see that all of the Konoha rookie Genins have passed, along with Kabuto’s group, Gaara’s group, the Sound ninja group, and Rock Lee’s group. The Third Hokage explains to everyone what the third exam truly holds. They aren’t just testing, they’re actually fighting a miniature war!
Director: Hayato Date
12. Narrowing the Field: Sudden Death Elimination! | Download
First aired: 6/17/2006 Production Code: 138
With so many participants still left, the groups are told that they will be pitted against each other in preliminary matches. Kabuto leaves, then Sasuke is told he has to fight. They know that Sasuke was given the cursed seal and if it takes over they will stop him. Can Sasuke stop the seal from taking over again and still win?
Director: Hayato Date
13. Bushy Brow’s Jealousy - Lions Barrage Unleashed! | Download
First aired: 6/24/2006 Production Code: 139
Unable to use his chakra against Akado, Sasuke uses good old-fashioned taijutsu to defeat him. Kakashi, tipped off by Sakura’s exceptionally worrisome behavior, senses something is wrong with Sasuke, and takes him away after his match. Now, the next match of Shino vs. Zaku arrives.
Director: Hayato Date
14. Kakashi and Orochimaru: Face-to-Face! | Download
First aired: 7/1/2006 Production Code: 140
While Shino and Zaku finish their fight Kakashi seals the Curse Seal on Sasuke. When he finishes explaining how it works Orochimaru himself shows up in flesh and blood. Will Kakashi be able to protect the weakened Sasuke from this skilled foe. And who will be fighting in the next match?
Director: Hayato Date
15. Kunoichi Rumble: The Rivals Get Serious! | Download
First aired: 7/8/2006 Production Code: 141
Kankuro takes on Kabuto’s teammate, Misumi, in a quick battle, proving how tough the Sand ninja really are. However, the real match comes when Sakura and Ino are pitted against one another!
Director: Hayato Date
16. The Ultimate Battle: Cha! | Download
First aired: 7/15/2006 Production Code: 142
Sakura and Ino prepare to settle the score once and for all! However, when Sakura becomes the victim of Ino’s Mind-Body Switch Jutsu, will she be forced to give up the match?
Director: Hayato Date
17. Killer Kunoichi and a Shaky Shikamaru | Download
First aired: 7/15/2006 Production Code: 143
Temari of the Sand Village battles Tenten from Leaf Village, with Tenten losing. Now, Shikamaru battles Kin of the Sound village, but can he defeat an opponent who has already seen his moves once before?
Director: Hayato Date
18. Akamaru Unleashed! Who’s Top Dog Now? | Download
First aired: 7/22/2006 Production Code: 144
The match between Kiba and Naruto kicks off, with Kiba immediately proving he has the upper hand in the battle. Everyone still believes Naruto is the weak ninja he’s always been, everyone except for Hinata, Kakashi, and Sakura. Now it’s Naruto’s time to shine, and this time…everyone will be watching him!
Director: Hayato Date
19. Surprise Attack! Naruto’s Secret Weapon! | Download
First aired: 7/29/2006 Production Code: 145
The battle between Naruto and Kiba draws to a close, with each of them giving it everything they’ve got. After being tricked by Naruto, Kiba can no longer rely on Akamaru’s help. Naruto decides now is the time to release his new jutsu, only Kiba won’t give him time to prepare it!
Director: Hayato Date
20. Byakugan Battle: Hinata Grows Bold! | Download
First aired: 8/5/2006 Production Code: 146
Kiba alerts Hinata, as he’s being taken away, that there are only a few fighters left. He warns her that if she fights Gaara, she has to give up immediately or she could be killed. He also tells her to give up if paired against Neji, because Neji already has issues with her. Just then, the board shows the next fight…Hinata vs. Neji. Just how far will Hinata go to prove herself?
Director: Hayato Date
Guest star: John DeMita (Hiashi Hyuga) , Stephanie Sheh (Hanabi Hyuga)
21. A Failure Stands Tall! | Download
First aired: 8/12/2006 Production Code: 147
Hinata will not give up so easily, especially with Naruto watching her. Will Hinata be willing to give up her own life in order to prove herself, or will the match be stopped before Neji can connect a killing move?
Director: Hayato Date
22. Gaara vs. Rock Lee: The Power of Youth Explodes! | Download
First aired: 8/19/2006 Production Code: 148
The second-to-last match finally arrives! Rock Lee must face down the mysterious and dangerous Gaara, a ninja who is said to have never been truly injured in a fight before.
Director: Hayato Date
23. Lee’s Hidden Strength: Forbidden Secret Jutsu! | Download
First aired: 8/26/2006 Production Code: 149
As the battle between Lee and Gaara continues, Gai remembers how hard Lee used to train and how Lee has pretty much no ninjutsu or genjutsu skills. Lee is also a dropout, like Naruto. In order to defeat Gaara, Lee will have to use the move Gai forbade him to use.
Director: Hayato Date
24. The Fifth Gate: A Splendid Ninja is Born | Download
First aired: 9/2/2006 Production Code: 150
The match between Gaara and Lee draws to an end as Lee unleashes his ultimate move. But will even this be enough to defeat Gaara? Even if Lee does make it out in one piece, even more shocking news awaits him.
Director: Hayato Date
25. A Shadow in the Darkness: Danger Approaches Sasuke | Download
First aired: 9/9/2006 Production Code: 151
As Chouji faces off against Dosu, Orochimaru gives an order for Kabuto to abduct Sasuke. He also tells Kabuto that if he wants to stop him, he’ll have to kill Sasuke. As Kabuto approaches Sasuke, he hesitates on what to do. His spy cover is soon blown though, as Kakashi appears on the scene. Will Kakashi save Sasuke from Kabuto’s grasp?
Director: Hayato Date
26. Ebisu Returns: Naruto’s Toughest Training Yet! | Download
First aired: 9/16/2006 Production Code: 152
Naruto wants Kakashi to train him, but Kakashi has other things to do. Naruto knows he’s planning on training Sasuke, and becomes jealous. Kakashi tells him Naruto has a better instructor coming to teach him. To Naruto’s surprise, his new teacher is Konohamaru’s teacher, Ebisu. Naruto wants to know how come he has to be trained by somebody whom he defeated once before. Ebisu makes Naruto a deal, saying he’ll make Kakashi train him if he can get away from him. Naruto decides to take on Ebisu’s challenge, but can he escape from Ebisu?
Director: Hayato Date
Guest star: Danielle Judovits (Ayame), Lex Lang (Teuchi)
Special. The Adventures of Naruto!…Oh, and Everyone Else Too! / One on One: Every Genin For Themselves! | Download
First aired: 9/23/2006 Production Code: Special 1
A special reflection on all of the adventures from the Forest of Death up to the current point.
Guest star: Johnny Yong Bosch (Shigure), Stephen Apostolina (Oboro)
27. Long Time No See: Jiraiya Returns! | Download
First aired: 9/30/2006 Production Code: 201
While Ebisu trains Naruto on how to walk on water in a hot spring, he spies somebody trying to peep on women in a hot spring. Ebisu attacks him, only to be defeated quickly. Since Naruto’s teacher has been knocked out, Naruto demands that the stranger become his teacher instead, but he has other plans. Naruto’s Sexy Jutsu may be just the thing to get this pervert’s attention.
Director: Hayato Date
