A Fierce Battle of Thunder and Lightning!
Episode 105 · Naruto (2002)
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Filler or Canon?
No — Naruto Episode 105 is filler. It's anime-original and has no impact on the main story. Safe to skip if you only want canon. Chidori versus Raijin — the loss that compounds Sasuke's hospital-born inferiority spiral; the filler arc's one genuinely consequential beat.NEXT CANON → NAR EP 107 · The Battle Begins: Naruto vs. Sasuke
Series
Naruto (2002)
Episode
105 / 220
Status
Filler
Arc
Land of Tea
LAND OF TEA · EP 102–135 · 34 EPISODESYOU ARE HERE · 4 OF 34
Episode Summary
The rematch with Aoi goes catastrophically: Sasuke's Chidori — his trump, his identity — splinters against the Raijin's lightning edge, and the jonin swats both genin off a cliff to keep the race decided. The arc's low point is deliberate: Sasuke broken again in front of Naruto, Sakura fishing both from the rocks, and Idate finally running not from his past but toward the finish, carrying Naruto's stubbornness like a baton. The last leg sets up: one exhausted runner, one furious genin, one stolen sword.
Frequently Asked
What arc is it in?
It's part of the Land of Tea arc.
Can I skip it?
Yes, you can safely skip it without missing main story.
Land of Tea · Ep 102–135 · 34 episodes
102Mission: Help an Old Friend in the Land of TeaFiller103The Race is On! Trouble on the High Seas!Filler104Run, Idate, Run! Nagi Island Awaits!Filler
105A Fierce Battle of Thunder and Lightning!Filler
106The Last Leg: A Final Act of DesperationFiller107The Battle Begins: Naruto vs. SasukeManga Canon108Bitter Rivals and Broken BondsManga Canon109An Invitation from the SoundManga Canon110Formation! The Sasuke Retrieval SquadManga Canon111Sound vs. LeafManga Canon112A Sudden Plea for RainMixed Canon/Filler113Full Throttle Power! Choji, Ablaze!Mixed Canon/Filler114Goodbye Old Friend! I'll Always Believe in You!Mixed Canon/Filler115Your Opponent is Me!Manga Canon116360 Degrees of Vision: The Byakugan's Blind SpotManga Canon117Losing is Not an Option!Manga Canon118The Vessel Arrives Too LateManga Canon119Mistake: New Enemies Appear!Manga Canon120Roar and Howl! The Ultimate Tag TeamManga Canon121To Each His Own BattleManga Canon122Fake: A Sudden Appearance!Manga Canon123Ninja DropoutManga Canon124The Beast WithinManga Canon125The Sand Shinobi: Allies of the LeafManga Canon126Showdown: Gaara vs. KimimaroMixed Canon/Filler127Vengeful Strike! Bracken Dance!Mixed Canon/Filler128A Cry on Deaf EarsManga Canon129Itachi and Sasuke: The Distant BrothersManga Canon130Father and Son: The Broken CrestMixed Canon/Filler131The Secrets of the Mangekyo Sharingan!Mixed Canon/Filler132For a FriendManga Canon133A Plea From a FriendS+Manga Canon134The End of TearsManga Canon135The Promise That Could Not Be KeptManga Canon720 episodes — canon, mixed, filler and best animation moments.
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