The Oath of Pain
Episode 8 · Naruto (2002)
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Filler or Canon?
Yes — Naruto Episode 8 is canon. It adapts the original manga and is essential to the main story. Do not skip it. The first proof of concept that Naruto's shadow clones plus audacity can solve jonin-grade problems — teamwork as jutsu, the series' core formula.
Series
Naruto (2002)
Episode
008 / 220
Status
Manga Canon
Arc
Land of Waves
LAND OF WAVES · EP 1–19 · 19 EPISODESYOU ARE HERE · 8 OF 19
Episode Summary
One misstep on the water and Kakashi is caught — sealed inside Zabuza's Water Prison with a clone left to herd the children. Run, he orders them. Instead, Naruto and Sasuke improvise the series' first real combination play: a windmill shuriken with a transformed Naruto hidden inside its shadow, forcing Zabuza to release the prison or take a blade. The plan works because the dead-last thought of it. Kakashi finishes the lesson by copying Zabuza's own Water Dragon back at him, stroke for stroke.
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.
Land of Waves · Ep 1–19 · 19 episodes
001Enter: Naruto Uzumaki!Manga Canon002My Name is Konohamaru!Manga Canon003Sasuke and Sakura: Friends or Foes?Manga Canon004Pass or Fail: Survival TestManga Canon005You Failed! Kakashi's Final DecisionManga Canon006A Dangerous Mission! Journey to the Land of Waves!Manga Canon007The Assassin of the Mist!Mixed Canon/Filler
008The Oath of PainManga Canon
009Kakashi: Sharingan Warrior!Mixed Canon/Filler010The Forest of ChakraManga Canon011The Land of a HeroManga Canon012Battle on the Bridge! Zabuza Returns!Manga Canon013Haku's Secret Jutsu: Crystal Ice MirrorsManga Canon014The Number One Hyperactive, Knucklehead Ninja Joins the Fight!Mixed Canon/Filler015Zero Visibility: The Sharingan ShattersMixed Canon/Filler016The Broken SealMixed Canon/Filler017White Past: Hidden AmbitionAManga Canon018The Weapons Known as ShinobiMixed Canon/Filler019The Demon in the SnowSMixed Canon/Filler720 episodes — canon, mixed, filler and best animation moments.
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