(Synopsis and Rating from IMDB)Episode 1: Homecoming (8.2/10)Naruto returns to Konoha after a two-and-a-half-year training journey with Jiraiya and is reunited with Sakura.Episode 2: The Akatsuki Makes Its Move (7.8/10)Kakashi gives Naruto and Sakura a test to see how far they had improved. Meanwhile, two Akatsuki members, Deidara and Sasori, arrive at the entrance of the Sunagakure to capture the One-Tailed Shukaku's host, Gaara.Episode 3: The Results of Training (7.9/10)Sakura and Naruto both demonstrate their newly acquired skills. Meanwhile, Deidara commences his attack on Sunagakure and is confronted by Gaara.Episode 4: The Jinchuriki of the Sand (8.1/10)Gaara is quick to detect Deidara's presence, and an aerial battle ensues with Deidara on his giant bird and Gaara atop sand.Episode 5: The Kazekage Stands Tall (8.1/10)Naruto and Sakura defeat Kakashi in the survival challenge. Tsunade assigns them to a three-man squad led by Kakashi, who tells them they are now his equals.Episode 6: Mission Cleared (8.1/10)In order to protect his village from Deidara's explosive clay, Gaara uses his chakra to create a giant sand shield.Episode 7: Run, Kankuro (7.6/10)Gaara, his strength completely exhausted, is whisked away by Deidara. Kankuro ignores Baki's efforts to stop him and immediately sets out in pursuit with a platoon to rescue Gaara.Episode 8: Team Kakashi, Deployed (7.6/10)On her way to the Sand Village, Temari encounters Kakashi and his team. Kakashi admonishes Naruto when he tries to rush ahead...Episode 9: The Jinchuriki's Tears (7.5/10)An urgent message from the Sand Village detailing the Akatsuki's kidnapping of the Kazekage reaches the Hidden Leaf Village. Tsunade wastes no time in ordering Team Kakashi to the Sand Village.Episode 10: Sealing Technique: Phantom Dragons Nine Consuming Seals (7.4/10)The Sand ninja fight against time to treat Kankuro. Even the Sand's poison expert, Granny Chiyo, is baffled. The only hope lies with the reinforcements sent by Tsunade.Episode 11: The Medical Ninja's Student (7.6/10)Sakura treats a critically ill Kankuro. After extensive training she's now a full-fledged Medic Ninja, and Sakura amazes everyone with her sure, steady hands.Episode 12: The Retired Granny's Determination (7.8/10)Pakkun finds the hideout of the Akatsuki. Team Kakashi and Temari prepare to set out to get Gaara back, but Temari is ordered to stay behind and help guard the village.Episode 13: A Meeting With Destiny (8/10)Team Kakashi encounter Itachi Uchiha, who had dealt them a bitter defeat in the past. Kakashi warns everyone not to look into Itachi's Sharingan Eyes.