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Naruto (2002) · Ep 004 Manga Canon Land of Waves

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Episode 4 · Naruto (2002)

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Filler or Canon?
Yes — Naruto Episode 4 is canon. It adapts the original manga and is essential to the main story. Do not skip it. The bell test is the franchise's founding parable: the rules say compete, the lesson says cooperate — and it gets reprised at every major turning point of the saga.
Series
Naruto (2002)
Episode
004 / 220
Status
Manga Canon
Arc
Land of Waves
LAND OF WAVES · EP 1–19 · 19 EPISODESYOU ARE HERE · 4 OF 19
Episode Summary

The bell test begins, and Kakashi reads Icha Icha while dismantling three genin without looking up. Two bells for three students: someone goes back to the Academy, by design. Naruto charges solo and ends up dangling from a tree; Sakura falls to a basic genjutsu of a dying Sasuke; Sasuke, the only one to force Kakashi's hands out of his pockets, finishes buried to his neck. The test's real question — what are teammates for? — sails over all three heads as the clock runs down.

Frequently Asked
What arc is it in?
It's part of the Land of Waves arc.
Can I skip it?
No, this is essential canon — do not skip it.

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