Naruto — Season 1, Episode 44: Akamaru Unleashed! Who's Top Dog Now?

Episode synopsis

The match between Kiba and Naruto kicks off, with Kiba immediately proving he has the upper hand in the battle. Everyone still believes Naruto is the weak ninja he's always been, everyone except for Hinata, Kakashi, and Sakura. Now it's Naruto's time to shine, and this time...everyone will be watching him!

About Naruto

Naruto Uzumaki, a mischievous adolescent ninja, struggles as he searches for recognition and dreams of becoming the Hokage, the village's leader and strongest ninja.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1Enter: Naruto Uzumaki!
• E2My Name Is Konohamaru!
• E3Sasuke and Sakura: Friends or Foes?
• E4Pass or Fail: Survival Test
• E5You Failed! Kakashi's Final Decision
• E6A Dangerous Mission! Journey to the Land of Waves!
• E7The Assassin of the Mist!
• E8The Oath of Pain
• E9Kakashi: Sharingan Warrior
• E10The Forest of Chakra
• E11The Land Where a Hero Once Lived
• E12Battle on the Bridge! Zabuza Returns!