October 3, 2002 (Japan); September 10, 2005 (North America).
Naruto fails his graduation exam at the Ninja Academy because he cannot perform a basic Clone Jutsu .
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The story begins 12 years after the Nine-Tailed Fox attacked the Village Hidden in the Leaves (Konohagakure). Naruto, a young orphan and social outcast, constantly pulls pranks—like defacing the Hokage Rock—to get attention from a village that largely shuns him. Key Plot Points:
Recognizing Naruto's growth and spirit, Iruka officially awards him his Shinobi Headband , marking his graduation to the rank of Genin. Where to Watch October 3, 2002 (Japan); September 10, 2005 (North America)
After learning the truth from his true mentor, Iruka Umino, Naruto successfully masters the Multi-Shadow Clone Jutsu to defeat Mizuki and protect Iruka.
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Tricked by a renegade instructor named Mizuki, Naruto steals the Scroll of Seals to learn a secret technique that he believes will allow him to graduate.