While the anime episode is filler, it is actually based on a three-page "omake" (bonus chapter) included in the first official Naruto databook.
In the climax, the trio directly asks Kakashi to remove his mask. To their shock, he agrees. However, the "reveal" is a classic prank: underneath his signature mask is simply another identical mask . Key Episode Details
September 15, 2004 (Japan); August 25, 2007 (North America). Stai guardando Naruto Ep 101 SUB ITA
Unbeknownst to Team 7, a group called the Moya Triad is also tailing Kakashi to seek revenge for a past encounter. However, their bumbling attempts are constantly thwarted by Kakashi’s sheer luck and skill, often without him even noticing them.
It takes place shortly before the events of the first film, Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow . Why It's Culturally Significant Gotta See! Gotta Know! Kakashi-Sensei's True Face! While the anime episode is filler, it is
Naruto Episode 101 , titled , is one of the most famous episodes in the original series. While technically considered a "filler" episode because it does not advance the main plot of the Chūnin Exams or the search for Sasuke, it is widely regarded by fans as a "must-watch" due to its humor and the rare focus on Team 7's camaraderie. Plot Summary
The episode follows Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura as they embark on a self-assigned mission: to finally see what is under Kakashi Hatake's mask. However, the "reveal" is a classic prank: underneath
Naruto convinces a reluctant Sasuke and an eager Sakura to join him. They attempt various tactics, including taking Kakashi out for ramen at Ichiraku Ramen to see him eat, and following him into a bathhouse.