What episode is "Clone vs. Clone: Mine are Better than Yours!" in Naruto?
"Clone vs. Clone: Mine are Better than Yours!" is episode 36 of Naruto.
Spoiler-Safe Summary
safe readTeam 7 recognizes they are trapped in an illusion and uses Naruto's clever tactic of shadow clones disguised as teammates to engage enemy clones overnight. Taking advantage of their opponents' fatigue, they fight back and recover valuable information, unaware that their actions are being observed by a hidden adversary.
Full Plot Summary
spoilersThe team realizes they are in another genjutsu. In order to draw out the assailants, Naruto Uzumaki disguises several of his shadow clones as his teammates and fights the enemy clones all night. When the Rain Genin believe that Team 7 exhausted from combat, Sasuke Uchiha, Sakura Haruno and Kabuto corner them. After a brief struggle, Naruto knocks out the enemies and takes their scroll, at which point they head to the tower and meet with Kabuto's team. Unknown to Team 7, Kabuto submits all of the data he gathered on them to Orochimaru.
Episode FAQ
4 quick answersIs "Clone vs. Clone: Mine are Better than Yours!" canon or filler?
"Clone vs. Clone: Mine are Better than Yours!" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
What story arc is "Clone vs. Clone: Mine are Better than Yours!" part of?
"Clone vs. Clone: Mine are Better than Yours!" is part of the Chunin Exams Arc.
Can I read this without spoilers?
Yes. Start with the spoiler-safe summary, then reveal the full plot only when you want the complete episode breakdown.
Series Cast
18Browse the main cast connected to this episode guide.
Kakashi Hatake main 
Naruto Uzumaki main 
Sakura Haruno main 
Sasuke Uchiha main 
Akamaru supporting 
Asuma Sarutobi supporting Choji Akimichi supporting 
Hinata Hyuga supporting 
Ino Yamanaka supporting 
Iruka Umino supporting 
Jiraiya supporting 
Kankuro supporting 
Kiba Inuzuka supporting Kurenai Yuhi supporting Might Guy supporting 
Neji Hyuga supporting 
Rock Lee supporting 
Shikamaru Nara supporting Related Movies
6Franchise movie releases are kept separate from the TV episode spine.
Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow 2004 
Naruto the Movie 2: Legend of the Stone of Gelel 2005 
Naruto the Movie 3: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom 2006 
Naruto Shippuden the Movie 2007 
Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Bonds 2008 
Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Will of Fire 2009