Naruto Episode 5: You Failed! Kakashi's Final Decision

Manga chapter 10-13

Canon/MED

OSHIMETER

9.6

79 Fans

5

4

3

2

1

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← Prev: EP 4 Next: EP 6 →

Naruto Episode 5: You Failed! Kakashi's Final Decision

Manga chapter 10-13

Canon/MED

← Prev: EP 4 Next: EP 6 →

OSHIMETER

9.6

79 Fans

5

4

3

2

1

PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

QUICK TAKES

It's the continuation of Kakashi's test to team 7 and this test would surely shape their the thinking about teamwork. The soundtrack is as always perfect in shifting the moods of each scene.

Kakashi is a really good teacher. He knows how to ease them into the harsh realities of this path they're taking. Amazing storytelling

I like how every character's personality and way of thinking are shining more here. You can tell that they're literally just kids but they learn quick. Kakashi's life lessons are thought-provoking here too

uncultured_bovine

Great teaching technique from Kakashi, unorthodox but the impact is massive. Team dynamics is solidifying some more here

sharthakramola05

Episode 5 of Naruto starts the real adventure outside the village. The tension rises with the Demon Brothers attack, and Naruto Uzumaki realizes being a ninja is more dangerous than he imagined.
Short review: Good transition episode with stronger action, darker tone, and the beginning of Naruto’s growth.

The real lesson isn't about bells — it never was. Kakashi's reveal lands perfectly and his line about teammates hits harder than any action scene. A foundational episode for everything this show stands for.

Finally, it was time for Sasuke to shine. Bro, they really got humbled, they don’t know how to read situations at all. The music made everything feel really nostalgic.

nicholas9547481273

Continuation of the test episode shows the sensei's intention behind the test. I really like how Kakashi explains, in between the action, about the history and casualties of war. At what cost does one get a war hero, this message is prominent here. Background music is top-notch!

The episode was a well paced one. It reflected on the true meaning of teamwork when performing tasks/missions. The fights were visual treat as well

edward_wong_178

i almost cried when sakura actually fed naruto because it was the first time anyone really looked out for him like a friend

adachigahara_ace_11

seeing sasuke get dunked on and buried in the dirt was so funny and i did not expect kakashi to just drag him underground like that

sanemi_storm_133

The memorial stone scene was a heavy shift in tone because it reminded you that being a shinobi is not just about cool moves and involves real death

senkaimon_sentry

Kakashi reading that book while fighting kids is the ultimate disrespect and it makes you realize how far these three have to go before they are real ninjas

Kakashi's words about leaving friends behind being worse than trash seriously flipped my perspective; I never saw the bell test as anything but a physical challenge before, but now I get his whole point about teamwork. It makes me wonder how many other lessons he's hiding under that aloof exterior, making me rethink everything I thought I knew about him.

asuna_angel_100

Sakura collapsing because of that bloody hallucination of Sasuke was pretty dark, and it really showed how much she needs to toughen up for this career

pamelas_father_280

That Fireball Jutsu from Sasuke was actually impressive for a kid and he almost got those bells but Kakashi is just on another level entirely

Naruto, openly weeping after Sakura handed him food, got me thinking about his whole life up to that point. I just felt so much for him, realizing that simple gesture was probably the first time he'd ever felt genuinely seen and cared for.

piccolo_protector

That quote about people who abandon their friends being worse than scum really grounded the whole test and made Kakashi the coolest teacher ever

Sasuke actually giving his lunch to Naruto was a surprise because he spent the whole morning acting like he was way above everyone else

EPISODE CONTEXT

Directly following the survival test introduced in Episode 4, this episode resolves Team 7's first real trial under Kakashi and cements the core philosophy that will drive their growth as shinobi. It marks the definitive end of the formation arc, where Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura officially become a functioning team. With this milestone cleared, the stage is set for their first real mission in the Land of Waves arc, where everything they've learned here will be tested under life-or-death stakes.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

Directly following the survival test introduced in Episode 4, this episode resolves Team 7's first real trial under Kakashi and cements the core philosophy that will drive their growth as shinobi. It marks the definitive end of the formation arc, where Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura officially become a functioning team. With this milestone cleared, the stage is set for their first real mission in the Land of Waves arc, where everything they've learned here will be tested under life-or-death stakes.

QUICK TAKES

It's the continuation of Kakashi's test to team 7 and this test would surely shape their the thinking about teamwork. The soundtrack is as always perfect in shifting the moods of each scene.

Kakashi is a really good teacher. He knows how to ease them into the harsh realities of this path they're taking. Amazing storytelling

I like how every character's personality and way of thinking are shining more here. You can tell that they're literally just kids but they learn quick. Kakashi's life lessons are thought-provoking here too

uncultured_bovine

Great teaching technique from Kakashi, unorthodox but the impact is massive. Team dynamics is solidifying some more here

sharthakramola05

Episode 5 of Naruto starts the real adventure outside the village. The tension rises with the Demon Brothers attack, and Naruto Uzumaki realizes being a ninja is more dangerous than he imagined.
Short review: Good transition episode with stronger action, darker tone, and the beginning of Naruto’s growth.

The real lesson isn't about bells — it never was. Kakashi's reveal lands perfectly and his line about teammates hits harder than any action scene. A foundational episode for everything this show stands for.

Finally, it was time for Sasuke to shine. Bro, they really got humbled, they don’t know how to read situations at all. The music made everything feel really nostalgic.

nicholas9547481273

Continuation of the test episode shows the sensei's intention behind the test. I really like how Kakashi explains, in between the action, about the history and casualties of war. At what cost does one get a war hero, this message is prominent here. Background music is top-notch!

The episode was a well paced one. It reflected on the true meaning of teamwork when performing tasks/missions. The fights were visual treat as well

edward_wong_178

i almost cried when sakura actually fed naruto because it was the first time anyone really looked out for him like a friend

adachigahara_ace_11

seeing sasuke get dunked on and buried in the dirt was so funny and i did not expect kakashi to just drag him underground like that

sanemi_storm_133

The memorial stone scene was a heavy shift in tone because it reminded you that being a shinobi is not just about cool moves and involves real death

senkaimon_sentry

Kakashi reading that book while fighting kids is the ultimate disrespect and it makes you realize how far these three have to go before they are real ninjas

Kakashi's words about leaving friends behind being worse than trash seriously flipped my perspective; I never saw the bell test as anything but a physical challenge before, but now I get his whole point about teamwork. It makes me wonder how many other lessons he's hiding under that aloof exterior, making me rethink everything I thought I knew about him.

asuna_angel_100

Sakura collapsing because of that bloody hallucination of Sasuke was pretty dark, and it really showed how much she needs to toughen up for this career

pamelas_father_280

That Fireball Jutsu from Sasuke was actually impressive for a kid and he almost got those bells but Kakashi is just on another level entirely

Naruto, openly weeping after Sakura handed him food, got me thinking about his whole life up to that point. I just felt so much for him, realizing that simple gesture was probably the first time he'd ever felt genuinely seen and cared for.

piccolo_protector

That quote about people who abandon their friends being worse than scum really grounded the whole test and made Kakashi the coolest teacher ever

Sasuke actually giving his lunch to Naruto was a surprise because he spent the whole morning acting like he was way above everyone else

AnimeOshi.com refers to anime titles, character names, logos, and other trademarked or copyrighted materials to identify and describe the works being reviewed, discussed, ranked or otherwise referenced on this site. This usage is believed to be nominative fair use or non-infringing and is not intended to imply any affiliation with the respective rights holders.

All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com

AnimeOshi.com refers to anime titles, character names, logos, and other trademarked or copyrighted materials to identify and describe the works being reviewed, discussed, ranked or otherwise referenced on this site. This usage is believed to be nominative fair use or non-infringing and is not intended to imply any affiliation with the respective rights holders.

All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com