Episode 5: “The Kazekage Stands Tall”
- 5 of 500
- March 15, 2007
- 23 min
- Aired
Contents
| Series | Naruto Shippuden |
|---|---|
| Episode | 5 of 500 |
| Japanese | 風影として...! |
| Original air date | March 15, 2007 |
| Episode length | 23 min |
| Studio | Studio Pierrot |
| Previous episode | Episode 4: “The Jinchuriki of the Sand” |
| Next episode | Episode 6: “Mission Cleared” |
| Streaming | Crunchyroll, Netflix, Hulu |
“The Kazekage Stands Tall” is episode 5 of the anime Naruto Shippuden. It first aired on March 15, 2007.
Summary
The summary below describes what happens in this episode.
Naruto Uzumaki and Sakura Haruno defeat Kakashi Hatake in a survival challenge. They are assigned to a three-person squad led by Kakashi Hatake, who tells them that they are now his equals.
Characters in this episode
Music in this episode
- OP 1“Hero's Come Back” — nobodyknows+AnimeThemes
- ED 1“Nagareboshi ~Shooting Star~” — Home Made KazokuAnimeThemes
Where to watch
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Episode guide
All 500 episodes → · 16 of 500 episodes have a summary
About the series
Naruto Shippuden follows Naruto Uzumaki as he resumes his life as a ninja after an extended period of training.
Read the article →References
- “Naruto Shippuden”. Kitsu. Retrieved October 22, 2026.
- “Naruto: Shippuuden”. MyAnimeList. Retrieved October 27, 2026.
- “Naruto Shippuden”. AnimeThemes. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
Episode titles and air dates come from Kitsu. The summary is written by Acino with AI assistance and checked so that it does not copy other sites.