Original subtitles

You know what time it is?

Golden time!

That's right, starting tonight. In fact, starting right now, Naruto moves to a

brand new time. Every Wednesday night at 7 .27.

Hey, this is your lucky day. I mean night. Whether you're a long -time

fan or just tuning in for the very first time.

So now, here to get the party started is our brand new theme song.

Yes! Geez,

Konohamaru, what's your problem?

Can't you see the show is starting?

It's only 7 o 'clock, Naruto.

Huh? You're 27 minutes early.

This is actually the time slot for the Prince of Tennis.

Oh, great.

Now you tell me. What a disaster. What are we going to do? I already told

everybody. Don't look at me.

I can't just... What the hell was it? So, without further ado, it's Naruto.

Hey, Sakura, Sasuke.

Don't look now, but Naruto just went and opened the show.

You guys ready?

No way.

I still have my facial mask on! Stall him! Do we even have the video for this

episode? No, it hasn't arrived yet.

Terrific. Well, I guess I could do my ninja dance, but I was saving that for

next season.

On second thought, I'll go get the video. You guys will have to fill time.

What? Think of it as a mission. You can do it.

Hmm. A mission, huh?

Since you put it that way. Yes!

Just leave it to us, Sensei!

Huh? You're the one who got it!

That's good. Keep it up.

Thank you for

watching!

This is the location for the second phase of the exam.

It's the 44th battle training zone.

But we call it the Forest of Death.

Forest of Death?

Huh?

Fake rock?

What's up with that?

no such thing as square rocks. It's completely obvious.

You saw through my camouflage again.

You're slick, boss. Just what I'd expect from my greatest rival.

you guys the whole time. What do you losers want? I'm getting ready to take

second phase of the tuning exam and you're interrupting me.

I don't have any time to be playing around with you guys now.

We didn't come to play around, boss. We're on official business.

Yeah, that's right. We came here for an exclusive interview.

Uh -huh, uh -huh.

An interview, huh?

up the exam.

Sorry, but Konohamaru was telling me something about an interview for the

Academy newspaper.

Oh, yeah, I forgot all about it. Lord Akagi had mentioned something about them

interviewing me.

Interviewing you?

All right, we're taking a ten -minute break. For those that are scheduled to

interviewed, please be courteous and respectful to the reporters from the

Academy newspaper.

I thought I was the only one being interviewed.

It'll make it clear to your readers why I'm the greatest ninja ever.

Festival Report, live from the forest.

Noodle shop. My hobby is eating different kinds of ramen and comparing

my future dream is to be the greatest Hokage.

Then the whole village will stop disrespecting me and start treating me

somebody. Somebody important.

No other genin can match any of my jutsu.

Even Iruka -sensei can't help being impressed.

Congratulations.

You graduate.

And now that I'm in Squad 7, I get to prove it by going on dangerous missions

every day. What's your distance from the target?

Five meter.

I'm ready. Just give the signal.

I'm ready, too.

So am I.

Now!

I got him! I got him!

Can you verify ribbon on right ear?

Affirmative. We got a positive ID.

The other Geninian Squad 7 are Sasuke and Sakura.

But since I'm really the only one that chose any kind of promise, you don't

to hear about them.

Okay, okay.

Sasuke Uchida is a real pretentious guy.

All the girls think he's cool, but they don't realize how big a jerk he is.

Close, really close.

Anyway, he's always swooping in at the last minute and making me look bad. But

one day, I'll show him. There's also Sakura Haruno.

I'll let you in on a little secret.

She's madly in love with me.

She'd never admit it, of course, but I think her coyness just makes her even

cuter. That's it!

You pulled the weeds, and you also pulled up my plants.

Huh? Those were special herbs I've been growing and...

We can't accept this photo.

He protected our home from the nine -tailed fox, and is still revered to

day.

What's the matter, huh? I thought you were going to hit me, tough guy.

Afraid because the third Hokage is my grandfather?

I don't care if he's your grandmother!

Believe it!

Don't forget Iruka -sensei. He was the only one who was nice to me, and I sure

did drive him...

Why would you do that to the Hokage faces?

Gotcha! That's my sexy jutsu!

Not the stupid tricks!

The whole article can't be about you, boss!

Oh, I guess you're right, Konohamaru.

I suppose I could tell you a few stories about how Sasuke screwed up. I've

already heard that story, boss!

Can't you talk about anyone but you?

I'm sure Naruto is just talking about himself over there to those kids. I'll

he never even mentions us.

Hmm. That would be just like him.

We've been letting the idiotic Naruto fill time.

So, how are things going on your end? Are we going to have it in time?

Oh, don't worry. At the pace I'm going, everything will be okay.

I should be there with the video by the end of the next commercial break.

I hope.

Well, you better be.

Kakashi -sensei?

Yoo -hoo! Are you there?

Well, what are we going to do now?

It's the end of the commercial break and he's not back... I guess it looks like

you're just going to have to fill the time, Sakura.

Me? Why do I have to do it? Yeah, go for it, Sakura!

I'd shut up if I were you, you little... Okay, fine, I will, since I guess I

have no choice.

The art of being a ninja!

Tell us about Sakura Haruno.

She's a kunoichi who I really look up to.

She's got what it takes to be a top female ninja.

Notice the interplay between physical and spiritual power.

That's the key.

Finally, hand sign, focus, and unleash the chakra.

Transform! Moegi, if you want to know the truth about Naruto, talk to me. I'll

tell you about a different ninjutsu without all his bragging.

First, there's the sexy jutsu.

Shadow clone jutsu!

Shadow clones? Who can handle that many Naruto's? There's also his harem jutsu.

Transform!

Transform! Transform!

Gotcha!

With my harem jutsu!

Naruto!

That's what he gets for coming late. Surprise!

But most of the time, Naruto is just being Naruto.

Which is not a good thing.

What I really want to talk about is the number one rookie, Sasuke Uchiha.

Not only did he graduate as the academy's top student, but he's also the

popular guy in class.

He can even hold his own with Kakashi -sensei. I mean, he's so cool.

Oh, my...

using normal attacks.

A trap.

What?

This kid.

Demon Wind Shuriken!

Windmill of Shadows!

A shuriken?

He'll never touch me with that.

I've been waiting to try this out.

Could it be?

Is it the Sharingan?

Well, that is the Sharingan.

Genjutsu or ninjutsu, whatever magic he's using.

I'll see it now!

I can't get loose!

Your tribute to the great Sasuke is putting everyone to sleep, Sakura.

Quiet, Naruto.

Ow!

Oh, admit it, Sasuke! You care about me!

I, uh, guess that's true.

I can't keep up with Sasuke. I can't even beat Naruto.

I'll never pass these exams.

Let me tell you about our sensei, Kakashi Hatake, also known as the Copy

He... He uses his Sharingan eye to assess the enemy's technique and then

in an instant.

He's copied over a thousand jutsu.

But he's always reading his dumb book.

And whenever he's supposed to meet us early in the morning, he's always late.

Plus, like everyone else, Naruto really gets on his nerves.

Leaf Billing Secret Finger Jutsu!

But the biggest mystery of all is his face.

Hidden under that mask.

I wonder what he really looks like.

Ninja Art summoning! Earth Style Fang Pursuit Jutsu!

I realized if I couldn't see you, I'd have to smell you out. That was a

summoning jutsu. I was calling forth my ninja hounds. They can track a scent

anywhere.

Ah, the mist is finally clearing.

And you know what I see?

Your corpse.

I wonder, why does only his left eye have the Sharingan power?

I thought it was an inherited trait exclusive to the Ichiha clan.

Lightning Blaze!

His chakra is so strong it's visible!

He holds it in his hand!

I won't allow you to kill Tazuna!

Ha! Fool!

Water Prison Jutsu! No!

Secret Jutsu!

Plenty of other ninjutsu that other ninja can do as well. In fact, there are

many different types and styles that I don't have the time to explain them all

in this short interview.

Rival ninja!

Boy,

Sasuke, you're the coolest. When I look at you, I feel like I'm looking at my

future self.

Do you mind if I get a few quotes from you for our article?

Well, I guess I ought to set the record straight.

If you listen to Naruto, your article will be more fairy tale than truth.

Oh, no you don't, Sasuke. They came here to interview me, not you.

They came here to interview everyone, loser.

There are other ninja here, you know.

Believe it.

The article's about me!

Nobody cares about you, Naruto.

All you do is goof off and get in trouble.

That's why you'll never be a real ninja.

Yeah, don't you remember anything?

Hey, you, identify yourself.

The guy with the gourd on his back.

My name is Gaara of the desert.

I'm curious about you, too.

Who are you?

I am Sasuke Uchiha.

Hey, you, over here. What's your name?

I want to know.

Again?

It's always about Sasuke.

It's common courtesy to give your own name before asking someone else's.

Hey, you!

With the attitude!

Hold on!

Huh?

I want to fight!

Right here and right now!

I get him first!

This weirdo is mine!

No, thank you. Right now, the only one I want to fight is Uchiha.

Yeah? Well, I've got news for you!

Sasuke can't compare to me!

The students taking the Chunin exams are all highly skilled, and every one of

them is considered to be the cream of the crop, except for Naruto.

Hey!

Shikamaru Nara.

Each one of them is talented in their own unique way. But I'm still better

all of them combined.

Yeah, right. That's why you got your butt kicked by Rock Lee. Because you're

better than him?

Shouldn't be talking. Even you screwed up from time to time. I'm going to screw

you up if you don't watch it and not at all. Go for it. Let's settle this once

and for all.

Guys, will you cool it? Listen, we passed the first phase of the tuning

we're about to enter the forest of death for the second phase.

I don't know what's waiting for us in there, but no matter what lies ahead, we

won't be afraid. And we'll pass the exam to become tuning.

Because Kakashi -sensei taught us to work as a team, and nothing can break

bond. Right, guys?

Yeah, I guess you're right.

Teamwork, right.

We really want to thank all of you. That was a great interview.

Yeah, thanks.

Don't worry, guys. We'll make it.

Hey,

guys. Sorry I'm late. I bumped into a very cute young lady, and naturally, she

wanted to go dancing with me.

Yeah, right!

You don't believe me?

Anyway,

I got the video. Do I at least get some thanks for that?

Way to go, Kakashi -sensei! Better late than never!

Okay! Let's start the show, huh?

right after this commercial message.

interesting. A life -threatening survival game in the forest!

I'm gonna come out on top!

Next time, the tuning exam -