Naruto Episode 8: The Oath of Pain

Manga chapter 18-21

Canon/MED

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Episode Context

Directly following the encounter with a deadly adversary in 'The Assassin of the Mist,' this episode deepens that confrontation and pushes Team 7 to their emotional and physical limits during the Land of Waves mission. It serves as the critical bridge between the initial shock of real combat and the revelations coming in 'Kakashi: Sharingan Warrior!', where the stakes and abilities on display escalate even further. Still very early in the 220-episode run, this stretch establishes the foundational bonds and combat philosophy that carry the entire series.

Runtime23 min

Filler StatusCanon

Plot ImportanceMED

Air DateNov 21, 2002

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