The BEST episodes of Naruto season 3
Every episode of Naruto season 3, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Naruto season 3!
In another world, ninja are the ultimate power, and in the Village Hidden in the Leaves live the stealthiest ninja in the land. Twelve years earlier, the fearsome Nine-Tailed Fox terrorized the village and claimed many lives before it was subdued and its spirit sealed within the body of a baby boy. That boy, Naruto Uzumaki, has grown up to become a ninja-in-training who's more interested in pranks than in studying ninjutsu.. but Naruto is determined to become the greatest ninja ever!
#1 - A Cry on Deaf Ears
Season 3 - Episode 45 - Aired 3/30/2005
Finally catching up to Sasuke, Naruto does all he can to keep him from going to Orochimaru. Does he have enough strength to stop him or is Sasuke gone for good?
#2 - Father and Son, the Broken Crest
Season 3 - Episode 47 - Aired 4/13/2005
As Sasuke squares off against Naruto, he reflects on his past when he was neglected by both his stern father and Itachi, his brooding older brother.
#3 - Formation! The Sasuke Retrieval Squad
Season 3 - Episode 27 - Aired 11/24/2004
Now that word of Sasuke's departure has spread to the Fifth Hokage, she calls upon the newest Chunin, Shikamaru, to put together a squad to bring Sasuke back to the village.
#4 - Sound vs. Leaf
Season 3 - Episode 28 - Aired 11/24/2004
The Sound Ninja have Sasuke in their clutches and it's up to the Hidden Leaf Village's top Shinobi to stop them.
#5 - The Battle Begins: Naruto vs. Sasuke
Season 3 - Episode 24 - Aired 11/3/2004
Hospital bound and feeling his pride shattered, Sasuke finds there is only way to redeem himself: Battle Naruto! Meanwhile, the Ino-Shika-Cho Squad sit down for some barbeque to celebrate a special occasion!
#6 - Sensei and Student: The Bond of the Shinobi
Season 3 - Episode 17 - Aired 9/8/2004
As Lee decides whether or not to go through with the operation, Gai decides to give him some motivation. Meanwhile, Tsunade frantically struggles to increase the operation's success rate.
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#7 - Unforgivable! A Total Lack of Respect!
Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/7/2004
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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#8 - Bitter Rivals and Broken Bonds
Season 3 - Episode 25 - Aired 11/10/2004
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!
#9 - Losing Is Not an Option!
Season 3 - Episode 34 - Aired 1/5/2005
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 his blindspot dead on?
#10 - The Secrets of the Mangekyō Sharingan
Season 3 - Episode 48 - Aired 4/20/2005
While Naruto is busy underwater, Sasuke remembers the fateful day in which his clan was killed. He remembers why Itachi spared his life, and why Itachi did what what he did. Now, in order to gain the same power as his brother, he must kill his closest friend...Naruto!
#12 - An Impossible Choice: The Pain Within Tsunade's Heart
Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/23/2004
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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#13 - 360 Degrees of Vision: The Byakugan's Blind Spot
Season 3 - Episode 33 - Aired 1/5/2005
While Naruto and the others go after Sasuke and the other Sound Ninja, Neji is locked in a desperate no-holds-barred battle with Kidomaru.
#14 - Vengeful Strike! The Bracken Dance
Season 3 - Episode 44 - Aired 3/30/2005
As Gaara demonstrates he has more than enough backbone to take on Kimimaro, Orochimaru recollects on how he brought him as a young man into the Sound Village.
#15 - Brothers: Distance Among the Uchiha
Season 3 - Episode 46 - Aired 4/6/2005
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 his brother Itachi's behavior began to take a turn for the worst.
#16 - Deadlock! Sannin Showdown!
Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 8/11/2004
With Tsunade in her current conidtion, and Jiraiya still under the effects of the drug, Tsunade and Jiraiya must work together to defeat Orochimaru. And with all three ninja having summoned their signature beasts, it's sure to be one heck of a battle!
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#17 - Inheritance! The Necklace of Death!
Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/14/2004
Naruto makes a bet with Tsunade, that if he can master the Rasengan in one week, she'll give him a necklace belonging the to the First Hokage. However, Shizune reveals some startling information. Everybody, except for Tsunade, who's worn that necklace has died the next day!
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#18 - Full Throttle Power! Choji, Ablaze!
Season 3 - Episode 30 - Aired 12/8/2004
Upon breaking free from the Earth Dome Prison, The Sasuke Retrieval Squad realize they don't have enough chakra to take on Jirobo... but Choji's got another idea up his sleeve.
#19 - The Sand Shinobi: Allies of the Leaf
Season 3 - Episode 42 - Aired 3/9/2005
Down for the count and at the mercy of the Sound Ninja, Kiba, Shikamaru and Rock Lee get help from an unlikely bunch of new allies.
#20 - Showdown: Gaara vs. Kimimaro!
Season 3 - Episode 43 - Aired 3/16/2005
Itching to fight and with a sense of guilt from the past, Gaara tells Rock Lee to stand down and let him take on Kimimaro. Meanwhile, Naruto continues on his quest to catch the runaway Sasuke.
#21 - Hate Among the Uchihas: The Last of the Clan!
Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/26/2004
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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#22 - A Dubious Offer! Tsunade's Choice!
Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 7/21/2004
While Naruto continues to try and master the third step, Tsunade continues to think about Orochimaru's offer. Jiraiya tries to convince her by taking her out for a drink, only she slipped a paralyzing potion into his drink while he wasn't looking. Will Tsunade agree to Orochimaru's offer? And will Naruto master the Rasengan before the week is up?
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#23 - Breakdown! The Deal Is Off!
Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 7/28/2004
Because Orochimaru lied to her about not attacking Konoha, Tsunade begins her onslaught against him and Kabuto. Kabuto eats a food pill and begins to attack Tsunade with his medical techniques but are they enough to defeat her? Will Jiraiya, Shizune and Naruto show up in time?
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#24 - Focal Point: The Mark of the Leaf
Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/16/2004
After passing stage one of the training, Naruto moves into stage two: power training. Jiraiya realizes that, like him, Naruto has a hard time concentrating, so he paints a spiral in the palm of Naruto's hand to help him to focus. With the aid of the spiral and a quick flashback to Iruka-sensei, Naruto completes stage two. Meanwhile, Tsunade's luck has become uncommonly good, which worries her. After being talked into sightseeing by her assistant, Tsunade meets Orochimaru… and she doesn't look at all pleased.
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#25 - A New Training Begins: I Will Be Strong!
Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/2/2004
Now that Sasuke is in safe hands, Naruto and Jiraiya can continue their search for Tsunade. When they arrive at a city with a festival on the way, Jiraiya and Naruto have some fun, at least until Naruto puts a stain on a man's shirt. Jiraiya uses a new technique that easily defeats the man and offers to teach it to Naruto. What is this new technique and can Naruto master it?
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