Naruto

The Oath of Pain

Episode 8 Canon Land of Waves Arc 23 min

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Spoiler-Safe Summary

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Kakashi is captured using a water technique, prompting Naruto and Sasuke to combine their skills to rescue him and protect their allies, showcasing their teamwork and resolve.

Full Plot Summary

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Kakashi is eventually caught off-guard and is captured in the Water Prison Technique. With Kakashi immobilized, Zabuza creates a water clone to go after the rest of Team 7 and Tazuna. Though Kakashi tells his students to run, Naruto remembers the promise he made to himself and decides to fight to save Kakashi and keep Tazuna alive. With Naruto using his transformation skills with Sasuke's expertise with a Fuma Shuriken, the two youths succeed in forcing Zabuza to release Kakashi in order to avoid Naruto's kunai.

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What episode is "The Oath of Pain" in Naruto?

"The Oath of Pain" is episode 8 of Naruto.

Is "The Oath of Pain" canon or filler?

"The Oath of Pain" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.

What story arc is "The Oath of Pain" part of?

"The Oath of Pain" is part of the Land of Waves 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.

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