What episode is "Kakashi and Orochimaru: Face-to-Face!" in Naruto?
"Kakashi and Orochimaru: Face-to-Face!" is episode 40 of Naruto.
Spoiler-Safe Summary
safe readKakashi confronts Orochimaru, facing tense threats while the Chunin Exams matches continue, highlighting rising tensions and intense competition.
Full Plot Summary
spoilersKakashi threatens to kill Orochimaru, a threat that Orochimaru takes lightly. Despite this, Orochimaru leaves, with Kakashi terrified at his foolishness. Meanwhile, Shino and Zaku Abumi continue their match, with Shino ultimately winning his match through the use of his destruction bugs, leaving Kankuro and Misumi Tsurugi to fight next.
Episode FAQ
4 quick answersIs "Kakashi and Orochimaru: Face-to-Face!" canon or filler?
"Kakashi and Orochimaru: Face-to-Face!" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
What story arc is "Kakashi and Orochimaru: Face-to-Face!" part of?
"Kakashi and Orochimaru: Face-to-Face!" 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