Naruto – Season 1, Episode 4

Naruto – Season 1, Episode 4Title: Pass or Fail: Survival Test(Original Air Date: October 24, 2002 in Japan).

Episode Summary | Naruto – Season 1, Episode 4

After meeting their new sensei Kakashi Hatake, Team 7—Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha, and Sakura Haruno—face their first true challenge:Kakashi announces a “Survival Training” exercise that will determine whether they can stay in the ninja program.

• The Bell Test Begins: Kakashi sets up a deceptively simple challenge: the three must snatch two bells from him before noon. Whoever fails to get a bell will be sent back to the Academy.

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• High Stakes: With only two bells and three students, at least one teammate is guaranteed to fail, immediately creating tension and mistrust.

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• Kakashi’s Superior Skills: Kakashi easily counters their individual attacks, using effortless dodges, clever traps, and even his infamous “One Thousand Years of Death” prank on Naruto.

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• Naruto’s Overconfidence: Determined to prove himself, Naruto charges recklessly, falls into traps, and even ends up hanging upside down after triggering a snare.

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• Sasuke’s Strategy: Sasuke displays impressive tactics and speed, surprising Kakashi but still failing to land a decisive blow.

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• Sakura’s Fear: Shaken by Sasuke’s apparent “disappearance,” Sakura faints from fear after imagining him in danger.

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Key Themes & Setup | Naruto – Season 1, Episode 4

• Teamwork vs. Individual Glory: Though framed as a competition, the real lesson is about cooperation, not just strength.

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• Kakashi’s Test of Character: The challenge is designed to see if the students can prioritize teamwork over personal ambition.

  
  

Next Episode |Naruto – Season 1, Episode 4

The tension continues in Episode 5 (You Failed! Kakashi’s Final Decision), where the true purpose of the bell test—and Kakashi’s famous lesson—comes to light.