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Naruto (2002) · Ep 007 Mixed Canon/Filler Land of Waves

The Assassin of the Mist!

Episode 7 · Naruto (2002)

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Filler or Canon?
Naruto Episode 7 is mixed canon/filler — it contains canon manga material with some anime-original padding. Worth watching to follow the story. Zabuza's introduction sets the bar for every villain entrance after it, and Kakashi's Sharingan reveal launches the mystery the whole franchise orbits.
Series
Naruto (2002)
Episode
007 / 220
Status
Mixed Canon/Filler
Arc
Land of Waves
LAND OF WAVES · EP 1–19 · 19 EPISODESYOU ARE HERE · 7 OF 19
Episode Summary

The mist rolls in with a body inside it. Zabuza Momochi, former member of the Mist's Seven Swordsmen, announces himself by parking a six-foot cleaver in a tree and radiating killing intent thick enough to make Sasuke consider suicide just to end the fear. Kakashi answers by lifting his headband: the Sharingan, named and shown for the first time. The ensuing duel on the water — silent killing technique against copied jutsu — is the series' first jonin-versus-jonin fight, and the genin can only watch.

Frequently Asked
What arc is it in?
It's part of the Land of Waves arc.
Can I skip it?
No, it contains canon story material you should watch.

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