: This episode features the first appearance of Orochimaru , who enters the forest disguised as a Grass Ninja. He makes an early impression by returning a kunai to the Proctor, Anko Mitarashi, with his exceptionally long tongue. Technical Guide
: Mixed Canon/Filler. While the core events follow the manga, the anime includes additional scenes. Naruto Episode 27
: This episode follows the recap/filler Episode 26 and leads directly into the forest's action in Episode 28. : This episode features the first appearance of
: You can watch it on platforms like Tubi and Crunchyroll. Naruto Episode 27