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S3 E127 Vengeful Strike: The Bracken Dance

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

14+

23 minutes

Mar 29, 2005

Kimimaro succeeds in shattering Gaara’s protective sand shield and attacks Gaara. Naruto finally catches up to Sasuke…

Season 3, 57 Episodes

The Battle Begins: Naruto vs. Sasuke,

Shikamaru is promoted to chunin, and he and his squadmates celebrate at a BBQ restaurant. In the hospital, Lee decides to undergo a dangerous surgery to repair his body so that he can remain a ninja.

Bitter Rivals and Broken Bonds,

Naruto and Sasuke release their ultimate weapons against each other, and just in time, Kakashi arrives to stop the fight.

Oto's Invitation,

The Sound Ninja Four, Kidomaru, Sakon, Jirobo and Tayuya, suddenly appear before Sasuke. Sakura is concerned about the Curse Mark placed on Sasuke by Orochimaru…

Formation! The Sasuke Recovery Team,

Sakura’s pleas fall on deaf ears, and Sasuke leaves Hidden Leaf Village. When Tsunade learns of this, she summons Shikamaru to lead his first mission as a chunin.

Sound vs. Leaf,

The Sound Ninja Four race toward Orochimaru’s lair with Sasuke in hand. They’re discovered and challenged by the jonin Genma and Raido…

Squad Mutiny: Everything Falls Apart!,

Naruto and the others are trapped in Jirobo’s Earth Dome Prison. They try to pound their way out, but the walls regenerate each time.

Full Throttle Power! Chōji, Ablaze!,

After they are freed from the Earth Dome Prison, Shikamaru and the others take off after the remaining Sound while Choji stays behind.

Good-bye Old Friend…! I'll Always Believe in You!,

After Choji takes the yellow pill it looks as if he may win the battle, until Jirobo transforms into Second State, giving him immense power.

Your Opponent is Me!,

Assuming that the Leaf squad could never get past Jirobo, the remaining Sound ninja don’t bother to lay traps along the way.

360 Degrees of Vision: The Byakugan's Blind Spot,

Neji takes on Kidomaru while the others continue their pursuit of Sasuke and the remaining Sound ninja.

Losing is Not an Option!,

Kidomaru changes tactics and creates a bow and arrow to attack Neji’s blind spot.

The Vessel Arrives Too Late,

Naruto, Shikamaru, Kiba and Akamaru are in hot pursuit of Sasuke and the Sound ninja. Naruto and Kiba are upset that they have been unable to catch up and decide to try a surprise attack at night.

Miscalculation: A New Enemy Appears!,

Akamaru sets explosives in the trees to trap Sakon. But an incensed Sakon turns the tables, and the explosives end up sending Kiba, Akamaru and Sakon off a cliff.

Roar and Howl! Final team work,

Shikamaru is determined to stop Tayuya, but she uses her Summoning Jutsu to call forth three giants. Meanwhile, on the plains, the battle between Kimimaro and Naruto is about to begin.

To Each His Own Battle,

Ukon, who is able to infiltrate the bodies of others, enters Kiba’s body and tries to merge with his cells.

Fakeout: Shikamaru’s Comeback!,

An injured Kiba and Akamaru barely escape from Sakon and Ukon. Naruto is locked in battle with Kimimaro…

The handsome one from the village of the Leaf!,

Shikamaru succeeds in trapping Tayuya with his Shadow Possession Jutsu. But Tayuya moves to her Second State and fights back with enormous strength.

The Beast Within,

With Rock Lee there to take on Kimimaro, Naruto is free to chase after Sasuke, who has awakened.

The Sand Shinobi - Allies of the Leaf,

Shikamaru, Kiba and Lee are at the limits of their strength when Gaara, Temari and Kankuro appear to assist their Leaf allies.

Gaara vs. Kimimaro,

Kimimaro realizes that close combat is impossible against Gaara’s wall of sand, so he moves further away for a long-distance attack.

Vengeful Strike: The Bracken Dance,

Kimimaro succeeds in shattering Gaara’s protective sand shield and attacks Gaara. Naruto finally catches up to Sasuke…

A Cry on Deaf Ears,

With the Curse Mark covering half his body, Sasuke is no longer the Sasuke of old. Naruto charges at this new Sasuke who has turned his back on his closest comrades.

Brothers: Distance Among the Uchiha,

Naruto tries desperately to change Sasuke’s mind, but Sasuke is determined to go to Orochimaru. He tells Naruto that in order to surpass his brother, Itachi, power and hatred are necessary.

Father-Son: The Broken Crest,

Naruto is brought down by Sasuke’s Fire Style: Fireball Jutsu. It is a jutsu passed down through generations of the Uchiha family…

The Secrets of the Mangekyo Sharingan,

Sasuke quietly watches as Naruto sinks deeper in the water. He recalls the past when the Uchiha clan was cruelly slaughtered.

Kakashi uses his Summoning Jutsu and sends ninja dogs to track Naruto and Sasuke. With his newfound strength, Sasuke is serious about bringing down Naruto…

Plea from a Friend,

Naruto releases his Nine-Tail chakra and sends Sasuke flying. Sasuke counters with his Fire Style Jutsu, but Naruto extinguishes the flames easily.

The End of Tears,

Naruto’s Nine-Tail chakra seems to move with a will of its own as it counters Sasuke’s powerful attacks.

The Promise That Could Not Be Kept,

The fierce battle with Sasuke leaves Naruto unconscious. Kakashi finally arrives at his side.

Deep Cover?! A Super S-Rank Mission,

Sakura tries to sneak out of the village to find Sasuke, but Naruto intercepts her.

A Town of Outlaws! The Shadow of the Fuman Clan,

Naruto, Sakura and Jiraiya search for information in a town in the Land of Rice Paddies.

Pure Betrayal, and a Fleeting Plea!,

Naruto, Sakura and Sasame are attacked by Kamikiri, Jigumo and Kagero of the Fuma Clan.

Pure Terror, The House of Orochimaru,

Jiraiya uses his Summoning Jutsu to call out Gamakichi. With Gamakichi leading the way, the shinobi advance up winding stairways and through long tunnels.

Two Heartbeats: Kabuto's Trap,

Sakura is cornered by Orochimaru! Just as Kabuto is about to hurl his kunai at her, Naruto comes running in.

Sakura's Determination,

Naruto tries to shield Sakura from an attack and is wounded by Kamikiri. Naruto laughs off his injury and counters with his Shadow Clone Jutsu…

The Three Villains From the Maximum Security Prison,

Naruto gets upset when Jiraiya sets out on a sudden mission without him. Jiraiya tells him to undergo special training during his absence and hands him a scroll.

Ton Ton, I'm Counting on You,

Shizune pursues Mizuki who has escaped from the Maximum Security Prison but is overcome by him and the brothers Raijin and Fujin.

A New Squad! Two People and a Dog?!,

Raijin and Fujin possess superhuman strength, and Naruto is no match for them.

A New Formation: Ino–Shika–Chō!,

Shikamaru, Ino and Choji come to the rescue. The three have been sent by Tsunade to assist, allowing Naruto and Pakkun to go after Mizuki.

Remaining Ambition: Orochimaru's Shadow,

Naruto discovers that Tsubaki is Mizuki’s fiancée. She has an idea of his whereabouts and asks the squad to take her with them.

A Clash of Fate: You Can't Bring Me Down!,

Naruto and Iruka are left in a daze by the power of Mizuki’s chakra. Naruto counters with a Jutsu but is quickly rebuffed.

The Search for the Rare Bikōchū Beetle,

Kiba, Shino and Hinata have come up with an idea to use the Bikochu beetle to find Sasuke.

What's the Difference? Don't All Insects Look Alike?,

Squad 8 and Naruto arrive at the Bikochu’s habitat. They use a photograph to guide them in their search…

A Battle of Bugs! The Deceivers and the Deceived!,

Hinata is kidnapped by Suzumebachi and others from the Kamizuru Clan.

Blaze Away, Byakugan! This is My Ninja Way!!,

Naruto, Kiba and Shino are pursued and find themselves cornered in the hive of a queen bee.

Funeral March for the Living,

While training in the Hidden Leaf Village, Naruto rescues three men from the rapids who have come to request a mission.

A Lesson Learned! The Iron First of Love!,

The Kurosuki gang captures Rokusuke, and Raiga tells him that he will hold a funeral for him!

The Enemy of Byakugan,

Raiga and Ranmaru use their Hidden Mist Jutsu to conceal themselves in Katabami Gold Mine, where even Neji’s Byakugan cannot detect them.

The Dark Creeping Clouds,

The Kurosuki Family is dispersed, and peace returns to Katabami Gold Mine.

Raiga's Counterattack,

Raiga comes back to life, only to see Ranmaru lying deathly still on the ground.

Details

Naruto

Anime

14+

4 Seasons

24 minutes

The Village Hidden in the Leaves is home to the stealthiest ninja in the land. But twelve years earlier, a fearsome Nine-tailed Fox terrorized the village before it was subdued and its spirit sealed within the body of a baby boy--Naruto Uzumaki!

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