Season 3
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Overview
Naruto returns from his training journey eager to see his friend Sasuke. But Sasuke has only one thing on his mind: his quest for revenge against his older brother. His unquenchable thirst for power knows no bounds, and soon he is lured from the Leaf Village by Orochimaru's minions, the Sound Four. Determined to get him back, Shikamaru and Naruto put together a team of the top genin in the village to go after him, and the chase begins!
Cast
as Naruto Uzumaki (voice)
as Sasuke Uchiha (voice)
as Sakura Haruno (voice)
as Kakashi Hatake (voice)
as Hiruzen Sarutobi (3º Hokage) (voice)
as Neji Hyuga (voice)
as Might Guy (voice)
as Rock Lee (voice)
as Tenten (voice)
as Ino Yamanaka (voice)
as Shikamaru Nara (voice)
as Choji Akimichi (voice)
as Shino Aburame (voice)
as Hinata Hyuga (voice)
as Kiba Inuzuka (voice)
as Gaara (voice)
as Iruka Umino (voice)
as Kabuto Yakushi (voice)
as Orochimaru (voice)
as Jiraiya (voice)
as Temari (voice)
as Konohamaru Sarutobi (voice)
as Kyuubi (voice)
as Gamabunta (voice)
as Asuma Sarutobi (voice)
as Kurenai Yuhi (voice)
as Kankuro (voice)
Episodes
A Fierce Battle of Rolling Thunder! 5.5
October 20, 2004
With Naruto's help, Idate reaches the Modoroki Shrine... But just as he's about to cross the bridge, an old nemesis sta…
The Last Leg: A Final Act of Desperation 7.0
October 27, 2004
Now that Sasuke and Sakura are trapped at the bottom of a cliff, it's up the Number One Knucklehead Ninja to defeat the…
The Battle Begins: Naruto vs. Sasuke 7.0
November 3, 2004
Hospital bound and feeling his pride shattered, Sasuke finds there is only way to redeem himself: Battle Naruto! Meanwh…
Bitter Rivals and Broken Bonds 7.0
November 10, 2004
As their rivalry reaches a fever pitch, Kakashi-sensei breaks up the battle and sends Naruto and Sasuke to their corner…
An Invitation from the Sound 7.0
November 17, 2004
Sasuke takes on all four Sound Ninja, but soon learns it's going to take more than Chidori to defeat them!
Formation! The Sasuke Retrieval Squad 7.0
November 24, 2004
Now that word of Sasuke's departure has spread to the Fifth Hokage, she calls upon the newest Chunin, Shikamaru, to put…
Sound vs. Leaf 6.5
November 24, 2004
The Sound Ninja have Sasuke in their clutches and it's up to the Hidden Leaf Village's top Shinobi to stop them.
Squad Mutiny: Everything Falls Apart! 6.5
December 1, 2004
As Shikamaru and the rest of the squad move in, Jirobo, one of the Sound Ninja, traps them within an Earth Dome Prison …
Full Throttle Power! Choji, Ablaze! 6.5
December 8, 2004
Upon breaking free from the Earth Dome Prison, The Sasuke Retrieval Squad realize they don't have enough chakra to take…
Good-bye Old Friend...! I'll Always Believe in You! 7.0
December 15, 2004
With his life on the line against the Sound Ninja Jirobo, Choji looks back on the seeds of his friendship with Shikamar…
Your Opponent Is Me! 6.5
December 22, 2004
Hot on Sasuke's trail, Shikamaru and his squad get caught up in a web of unparalled chakra when they tangle with the si…
360 Degrees of Vision: The Byakugan's Blind Spot 6.7
January 5, 2005
While Naruto and the others go after Sasuke and the other Sound Ninja, Neji is locked in a desperate no-holds-barred ba…
Losing is Not an Option! 6.5
January 5, 2005
Neji's on the run from Kidomaru's bow and arrow attacks. Will Neji make it out alive or will his new-found enemy hit hi…
The Vessel Arrives Too Late 6.5
January 12, 2005
In pursuit of the Sound Ninja, Naruto, Kiba and Shikamaru strike at dawn to retrieve Sasuke and bring him back to the H…
Miscalculation: A New Enemy Appears! 6.5
January 19, 2005
Naruto, Kiba and Shikamaru intercept Sasuke from the Sound Ninja Four, but little do they know that another ninja from …
Roar and Howl! The Ultimate Tag-Team! 6.0
February 2, 2005
Faced against the vicious twin duo of Sakon and Ukon, Kiba and Akamaru team up to take them out, using their most power…
To Each His Own Battle 6.0
February 9, 2005
With the Sasuke retrieval squad now split into individual battles, it's up to Naruto, Kiba and Shikamaru to stop the so…
Fakeout: Shikamaru's Comeback! 6.0
February 16, 2005
Shikamaru's got his hands full with Tayuya and her melodic attacks. Can he stop her and put an end to her malevolent fl…
The Leaf's Handsome Devil! 4.0
February 23, 2005
Naruto's Shadow Clones are no match for Kimimaro's attacks. But when an old bushy-browed buddy from the Leaf Village sh…
The Beast Within 7.3
March 2, 2005
Rock Lee's back and he's full of a special medicine that has Kimimaro on the run! Can he take out the fifth Sound Ninja?
The Sand Shinobi: Allies of the Leaf 7.0
March 9, 2005
Down for the count and at the mercy of the Sound Ninja, Kiba, Shikamaru and Rock Lee get help from an unlikely bunch of…
Showdown: Gaara vs. Kimimaro 7.3
March 16, 2005
Itching to fight and with a sense of guilt from the past, Gaara tells Rock Lee to stand down and let him take on Kimima…
Vengeful Strike! The Bracken Dance! 6.0
March 30, 2005
As Gaara demonstrates he has more than enough backbone to take on Kimimaro, Orochimaru recollects on how he brought him…
A Cry on Deaf Ears 6.5
March 30, 2005
Finally catching up to Sasuke, Naruto does all he can to keep him from going to Orochimaru. Does he have enough strengt…
Brothers: Distance Among the Uchihas 7.0
April 6, 2005
Naruto and Sasuke face off in battle as we get a glimpse into Sasuke's past where his achievements were ignored by his …
Father and Son, the Broken Crest 7.0
April 13, 2005
As Sasuke squares off against Naruto, he reflects on his past when he was neglected by both his stern father and Itachi…
The Secrets of the Mangekyo Sharingan! 7.0
April 20, 2005
While Naruto is busy underwater, Sasuke remembers the fateful day in which his clan was killed. He remembers why Itachi…
For a Friend 7.7
April 27, 2005
Kakashi learns the truth about the chase after Sasuke, and orders his dogs, including Pakkun, to go find Naruto and Sas…
A Plea from a Friend 8.3
May 4, 2005
Naruto proves to be too much for Sasuke to handle as Naruto fights back with renewed vigour. Finally acknowledging Naru…
The End of Tears 7.0
May 11, 2005
The battle between Naruto and Sasuke comes to a close, as One-Tailed Naruto takes on Cursed Seal Level 2 Sasuke in one …
The Promise That Could Not Be Kept 6.5
May 18, 2005
Shikamaru's group is brought back to Konoha with many injuries. Neji and Chouji could possibly die, Kiba has a deep wou…
Deep Cover?! A Super S-Ranked Mission! 7.0
May 25, 2005
Jiraiya begins to worry about Naruto and Sakura's wellbeing. He then requests that Tsunade send them on a mission with …
A Town of Outlaws, The Shadow of the Fuma Clan 6.5
June 1, 2005
Naruto, Sakura and Jiraiya end up in a town that is even worse than the one they were chased out of. Jiraiya heads off …
Pure Betrayal, and a Fleeting Plea! 7.0
June 8, 2005
When Sasame drugs the gang, she prepares to hand them over to Orochimaru. But, when she discovers that they are to be k…
Pure Terror! The House of Orochimaru 6.0
June 15, 2005
Sasame leads Naruto, Jiraiya, and Sakura to Orochimaru's hideout. They send Sasame back to the village because of the d…
Two Heartbeats: Kabuto's Trap 6.5
June 22, 2005
Naruto arrives in the nick of time to save Sakura, but not before Kabuto tells her that Sasuke is dead! Naruto attacks …
Sakura's Determination 7.0
June 29, 2005
The battle between Naruto and Arashi continues, but Naruto's injury is making it difficult for him to succeed. Sasame j…
The Three Villains from the Maximum Security Prison 6.0
July 6, 2005
With the events of the Rice Field Country behind them, everyone prepares for their training. But a new threat soon aris…
Tonton! I'm Counting on You! 6.5
July 13, 2005
Shizune and her team encounter Mizuki, but it doesn't go as planned! When Ton-ton comes back to warn Tsunade, Naruto ta…
A New Squad! Two People and a Dog?! 6.0
July 20, 2005
Naruto is having trouble with the two brothers and Iruka is having his share of difficulties with Mizuki! Iruka struggl…
A New Formation: Ino-Shika-Cho! 6.5
July 27, 2005
Naruto's backup has arrived and they are Shikamaru, Ino, and Chouji. They tell Naruto that they will take care of the b…
Orochimaru's Shadow 7.0
August 10, 2005
Naruto, Iruka and Pakkun meet up with Mizuki's fiancee Tsubaki and she has come to offer help to the three. Meanwhile, …
A Clash of Fate: You Can't Bring Me Down! 6.5
August 17, 2005
Mizuki is determined to make Naruto and Iruka suffer and it appears that he has the upper edge with his improved streng…
Search for the Rare Bikochu Beetle 7.0
August 17, 2005
Naruto is unable to search for Sasuke due to Tsunade's orders, while Kiba and Hinata wonder how they can help him out. …
What's the Difference? Don't All Insects Look Alike? 7.0
August 24, 2005
The group struggles to find a Bikouchuu, but seem to fail at every turn. When it starts to rain they realise they only …
A Battle of Bugs: The Deceivers and the Deceived 7.0
August 31, 2005
With Hinata's safety in danger, the group must try and figure out a way to save her and protect the Bikouchuu at the sa…
Blaze Away, Byakugan! This is My Ninja Way! 7.0
September 14, 2005
With the group trapped, Shino makes a deal to trade the Bikouchuu for Hinata. Unfortunately for the opponents, Hinata g…
Funeral March for the Living 6.5
September 21, 2005
When Naruto rescues three strangers he finds himself dragged into yet another mission. However, this time he doesn't wa…
A Lesson Learned: The Iron Fist of Love! 6.5
September 28, 2005
Out to try and save Rourusuke, Naruto and the others ambush members of the Kurosuke Family and save an old man. They so…
The Enemy of the Byakugan 6.5
October 5, 2005
Naruto, Tenten, Neji and Lee continue their mission to stop Raiga and save the Rourusuke Family. They try to work out a…
The Dark Creeping Clouds 7.5
October 12, 2005
With Raiga seemingly defeated, the group can get on with clearing up the remaining enemy Ninja and returning the villag…
Raiga's Counterattack 9.0
October 19, 2005
Ranmaru is determined to bring Raiga back from the dead and appears to suceed! An enraged raiga now goes on the offensi…
Run! The Curry of Life 6.5
October 26, 2005
Lee is left facing Raiga alone while Tenten and the others hurry to bring them the curry of life. Ranmaru is reunited w…
Follow My Lead! The Great Survival Challenge 6.5
November 2, 2005
Every Genin is assigned a squad of Cadets to lead on a mission that forces all of them to race to the top of a mountain…