Naruto

He Flies! He Jumps! He Lurks! Chief Toad Appears!

Episode 57 Canon Chunin Exams Arc 23 min

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Naruto attempts to prove himself to the angry giant toad Gamabunta by riding atop him, enduring a challenging ordeal to earn his respect and form a crucial alliance.

Full Plot Summary

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The giant toad, revealed to be named Gamabunta, is angry that he has been summoned in a pit and even angrier that Naruto is sitting on top of his head. Although Naruto informs Gamabunta that he summoned him, Gamabunta does not believe him. Determined to prove himself, Naruto rides atop Gamabunta's head until sunset, while Gamabunta tries to shake him off. Naruto passes out and falls shortly before sunset, but he earns Gamabunta's respect in the process. Gamabunta then takes Naruto to the hospital to rest.

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What episode is "He Flies! He Jumps! He Lurks! Chief Toad Appears!" in Naruto?

"He Flies! He Jumps! He Lurks! Chief Toad Appears!" is episode 57 of Naruto.

Is "He Flies! He Jumps! He Lurks! Chief Toad Appears!" canon or filler?

"He Flies! He Jumps! He Lurks! Chief Toad Appears!" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.

What story arc is "He Flies! He Jumps! He Lurks! Chief Toad Appears!" part of?

"He Flies! He Jumps! He Lurks! Chief Toad Appears!" is part of the Chunin Exams Arc.

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