

Episode 11: “The Land Where a Hero Once Lived”
- 11 of 220
- December 12, 2002
- 23 min
- Aired
Contents
| Series | Naruto |
|---|---|
| Episode | 11 of 220 |
| Japanese | 英雄のいた国 |
| Original air date | December 12, 2002 |
| Episode length | 23 min |
| Studio | Studio Pierrot |
| Previous episode | Episode 10: “The Forest of Chakra” |
| Next episode | Episode 12: “Battle on the Bridge! Zabuza Returns!!” |
| Streaming | Crunchyroll, Netflix, Hulu, YouTube |
“The Land Where a Hero Once Lived” is episode 11 of the anime Naruto. It first aired on December 12, 2002.
Summary
The summary below describes what happens in this episode.
Naruto Uzumaki and Sasuke Uchiha train while Sakura Haruno stays with Tazuna. During dinner, Sakura notices that part of a photograph has been torn away. The missing figure is Kaiza, a man remembered in the country as a hero. The discovery draws attention to the pain experienced by Inari.
Characters in this episode
Music in this episode
- OP 1“R★O★C★K★S” — Hound DogAnimeThemes
- ED 1“Wind” — AkeboshiAnimeThemes
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About the series

Naruto follows a young ninja whose ambition to lead his village drives him to seek recognition and find his place among its people. Its story combines his personal struggle with the bonds and rivalries he develops alongside fellow ninja, as he pursues a future shaped by both friendship and conflict.
Read the article →References
- “Naruto”. Kitsu. Retrieved October 22, 2026.
- “Naruto”. MyAnimeList. Retrieved October 27, 2026.
- “Naruto”. AnimeThemes. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
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