Naruto Anime Episode 52-58: Chuunin Exam Test Three Training

Episode 53: "Aiyashibaraku! Ero-sennin toujou! ~ Coming soon! The Pervert Hermit Enters!"

Airdate: 10/08/2003




The mysterious toad hermit reveals himself as Jiraiya, and spurns Naruto's direction to train him since he knocked out his current teacher Ebisu. Jiraiya bolts and tries to avoid Naruto's demands, but Naruto finally convinces him to help. Jiraiya removes the seal Orochimaru placed on Naruto, and teaches him water walking.

Episode 54: "Ero-sennin jikiden Kuchiyose no Jutsu dattebayo!! ~ The Pervert Hermit's Direct Skill Transmission, The Summoning Technique!!"

Airdate: 10/15/2003




Sound Genin Dosu is killed by Gaara after thinking he can remove him early. Chuunin Examiner Gekkou Hayate is killed after overhearing a plan by Sound and Sand to destroy Konoha. Jiraiya decides to teach Naruto how to summon toads. Naruto proves a washout early, being able to only summon tadpoles.

Episode 55: "Setsunai omoi Negaiwokometa ichirin ~ Painful Feelings, The Single Flower With a Wish on It"

Airdate: 10/22/2003




Konoha ninja meet to discuss the Orochimaru situation. Ino and Sakura go to the hospital to leave a flower and get well wishes for Rock Lee.

Episode 56: "Sei ka shi ka!? Menkyokaiden wa inochigake! ~ Life or Death!? Risking One's Life to Get Initiated into the Secrets of the Art!"

Airdate: 10/29/2003




Iruka teaches his class about the Hokage and Sandaime himself joins in to help teach what it means to protect your friends. Jiraiya treats Naruto for once and lets him experience many joyful things... until he pushes him off a cliff! Naruto must look inside himself and call upon the Kyuubi if he is to have any chance to summon a toad and survive.

Episode 57: "Tonda! Haneda! Mogutta! Gama oyabun toujou!! ~ He flew! He Jumped! He Dived! The Toad Boss Enters!!"

Airdate: 11/05/2003




Naruto has done it, he has summoned a gigantic toad to save his life. The toad doesn't take very kindly to Naruto, and stubbornly jumps around to try and get Naruto off his back. The toad boss Gambunta eventually accepts Naruto as his subordinate after Naruto managed to hold on for so long.

Episode 58: "Shinobi yoru ma no te! Nerawareta byoushitsu ~ The Hand of the Demon Sneaks In! The Targeted Hospital Room"

Airdate: 11/12/2003




Naruto recuperates in the hospital and meets Shikamaru who was visiting an injured Choji. They manage to stop Gaara from killing an unconscious Lee. Gaara recounts how a demon was put inside him. Gaara moves to strike but Gai appears and sends Gaara on his way.