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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 19 - The Demon in the Snow
    8.5/10(21 votes)

    S1:E19

    Thinking of Haku, Naruto angrily confronts Zabuza, but he learns that cruel reality is the fate of a ninja.

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    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - The Oath of Pain
    8.5/10(12 votes)

    S1:E8

    With Kakashi captured, Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura must defend against Zabuza's attacks. Naruto realizes that working together with Sasuke may be the only way to save Kakashi. Will the combined effort of the two be enough to free Kakashi and defeat Zabuza?

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    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - Ikkakumon's Harpoon Torpedo
    8.5/10(13 votes)

    S1:E7

    Tai and Matt argue whether they should climb Infinity Mountain. Joe and Gomamon decide to climb the mountain by themselves. While on the mountain, they are attacked by a Unimon.

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    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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  4. undefined Season 2 Episode 75 - Sasuke's Decision: Pushed to the Edge!
    8.4/10(8 votes)

    S2:E75

    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...

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    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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  5. undefined Season 2 Episode 101 - Gotta See! Gotta Know! Kakashi-Sensei's True Face!
    8.3/10(7 votes)

    S2:E101

    After 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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    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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  6. undefined Season 2 Episode 62 - A Failure's True Power
    8.3/10(7 votes)

    S2:E62

    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...

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    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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  7. undefined Season 2 Episode 85 - Hate Among the Uchihas: The Last of the Clan
    8.3/10(7 votes)

    S2:E85

    Jiraiya 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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    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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  8. undefined Season 3 Episode 108 - Bitter Rivals and Broken Bonds
    8.2/10(6 votes)

    S3:E108

    As their rivalry reaches a fever pitch, Kakashi-sensei breaks up the battle and sends Naruto and Sasuke to their corners. Meanwhile, Four Sound ninja enter the Hidden Leaf Village with only one thing on their mind... Sasuke!

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    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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  9. undefined Season 2 Episode 71 - An Unrivaled Match: Hokage Battle Royale!
    8.1/10(8 votes)

    S2:E71

    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...

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    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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  10. undefined Season 2 Episode 61 - Ultimate Defense: Zero Blind Spot!
    8.1/10(7 votes)

    S2:E61

    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?

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    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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  11. undefined Season 2 Episode 80 - The Third Hokage, Forever...
    8.1/10(8 votes)

    S2:E80

    As 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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    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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  12. undefined Season 2 Episode 76 - Assassin of the Moonlit Night
    8.1/10(7 votes)

    S2:E76

    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?

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    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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  13. undefined Season 2 Episode 67 - Late for the Show, But Ready to Go! The Ultimate Secret Technique is Born!
    8.0/10(7 votes)

    S2:E67

    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?

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    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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  14. undefined Season 2 Episode 90 - Unforgivable! A Total Lack of Respect!
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    S2:E90

    Jiraiya 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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    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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  15. undefined Season 3 Episode 125 - The Sand Shinobi: Allies of the Leaf
    8.0/10(6 votes)

    S3:E125

    Down for the count and at the mercy of the Sound Ninja, Kiba, Shikamaru and Rock Lee get help from an unlikely bunch of new allies.

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    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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  16. undefined Season 2 Episode 94 - Attack! Fury of the Rasengan!
    7.9/10(8 votes)

    S2:E94

    With 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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    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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  17. undefined Season 3 Episode 117 - Losing is Not an Option!
    7.9/10(7 votes)

    S3:E117

    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 his blindspot dead on?

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    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 47 - A Failure Stands Tall!
    7.8/10(12 votes)

    S1:E47

    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?

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    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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  19. undefined Season 1 Episode 46 - Byakugan Battle: Hinata Grows Bold!
    7.8/10(11 votes)

    S1:E46

    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?

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    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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  20. undefined Season 1 Episode 39 - Bushy Brow's Jealousy: Barrage of Lions Unleashed!
    7.8/10(12 votes)

    S1:E39

    The preliminaries of the third exam consist of one-on-one combat, and the first match is between Sasuke and Orochimaru's minion Yoroi.

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    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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  21. undefined Season 1 Episode 18 - The Weapons Known as Shinobi
    7.7/10(20 votes)

    S1:E18

    Kakashi prepares to stop Zabuza once and for all, but Haku has other plans. Zabuza's employer shows up and he's decided to take matters into his own hands...

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    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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  22. undefined Season 2 Episode 66 - Bushy Brow's Jutsu: Sasuke Style!
    7.7/10(7 votes)

    S2:E66

    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.

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    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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  23. undefined Season 2 Episode 89 - An Impossible Choice: The Pain Within Tsunade's Heart
    7.7/10(7 votes)

    S2:E89

    Naruto 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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    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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  24. undefined Season 3 Episode 112 - Squad Mutiny: Everything Falls Apart!
    7.7/10(6 votes)

    S3:E112

    As Shikamaru and the rest of the squad move in, Jirobo, one of the Sound Ninja, traps them within an Earth Dome Prison and sucks up their chakra!

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    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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  25. undefined Season 1 Episode 26 - Lala
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    S1:E26

    Yuki wakes up to Haruna and Lala yelling at him that he is about to miss the ship. Lala decides she can't marry unless he wants to.

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    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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Akatsuki Yamatoya Ratings Summary

"The Demon in the Snow" is the best rated episode written by Akatsuki Yamatoya. It scored 8.5/10 from 21 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on February 13, 2003.