What episode is "Ebisu Returns: Naruto's Toughest Training Yet!" in Naruto?
"Ebisu Returns: Naruto's Toughest Training Yet!" is episode 52 of Naruto.
Spoiler-Safe Summary
safe readNaruto begins rigorous training under Ebisu, focusing on mastering walking on water. During this time, an unexpected intrusion by a mysterious figure causes disruption, leaving Naruto without his tutor and opening new challenges ahead.
Full Plot Summary
spoilersNaruto reluctantly agrees to train under Ebisu, and Ebisu tries to teach Naruto how to walk on water. As Naruto practices, Ebisu catches an old man (later revealed to be Jiraiya) spying on a women's bathhouse. As Ebisu rushes to apprehend him, Jiraiya knocks him out with a single hit, leaving Naruto without a tutor.
Episode FAQ
4 quick answersIs "Ebisu Returns: Naruto's Toughest Training Yet!" canon or filler?
"Ebisu Returns: Naruto's Toughest Training Yet!" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
What story arc is "Ebisu Returns: Naruto's Toughest Training Yet!" part of?
"Ebisu Returns: Naruto's Toughest Training Yet!" 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