Naruto – Season 1, Episode 2

Naruto – Season 1, Episode 2 Title: My Name is Konohamaru! (Original Air Date: October 10, 2002 in Japan; September 10, 2005 in English Dub)

Summary | Naruto – Season 1, Episode 2

The second episode picks up after Naruto’s victory over Mizuki and his official graduation as a Leaf Village ninja. Now wearing his forehead protector proudly, Naruto is determined to make his mark. However, he soon meets a new “rival” who shares his desire to escape the shadow of a famous name—Konohamaru Sarutobi, the grandson of the Third Hokage.

Key Plot Points | Naruto – Season 1, Episode 2

• Meeting Konohamaru: Konohamaru challenges Naruto right away, hoping to defeat the “troublemaker” and gain recognition apart from his grandfather’s title. However, he quickly loses and instead decides to follow Naruto as a mentor figure.

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• The “Sexy Jutsu”: Naruto shows Konohamaru his original prank technique, the Sexy Jutsu (Transformation Jutsu into a scantily clad woman). Konohamaru is impressed and eager to learn from Naruto, believing it’s a way to surprise and defeat the Third Hokage.

  
  

• Similar Dreams: Both Naruto and Konohamaru bond over their shared struggle to be seen for who they are, not just as the “Nine-Tails boy” or the “Hokage’s grandson.” They inspire each other to pursue their dreams of becoming Hokage through hard work.

  
  

• Iruka’s Guidance: Iruka watches Naruto from a distance and reflects proudly on Naruto’s growth after the events of Episode 1.

  
  

Themes | Naruto – Season 1, Episode 2

• Identity & Legacy: Both boys wrestle with living in the shadow of powerful figures and strive to create their own names.

• Mentorship & Friendship: Naruto unknowingly becomes a role model for Konohamaru, showing leadership qualities despite his youth.

• Humor & Lightheartedness: After the action-heavy first episode, this episode balances the tone with comedy and character bonding.

  
  

Notable Characters Introduced | Naruto – Season 1, Episode 2

• Konohamaru Sarutobi: Grandson of the Third Hokage, mischievous but determined to prove himself.

• Ebisu: Konohamaru’s elite tutor, who tries (and hilariously fails) to stop Naruto from influencing his student.

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