: Kiba returns to the training ground, defeats the ninken pack to retrieve a training scroll, and ultimately sets a new speed record at the village tree, declaring he will never give up on his own path to becoming Hokage. Fan Reception and Critiques Reviewers and fans often view this episode as a mixed bag:

: Kiba and Akamaru initially struggle against the experienced hounds, leading Kiba to a moment of defeat and self-doubt.

: Kiba seeks out Kakashi Hatake for guidance. Finding the Jōnin sensei busy, Kakashi instead summons his pack of ninken (ninja dogs) to aid in the training.