Episode 17: “White Past: Hidden Ambition”
- 17 of 220
- January 30, 2003
- 23 min
- Aired
Contents
| Series | Naruto |
|---|---|
| Episode | 17 of 220 |
| Japanese | 白い過去·秘めた想い |
| Original air date | January 30, 2003 |
| Episode length | 23 min |
| Studio | Studio Pierrot |
| Previous episode | Episode 16: “The Broken Seal” |
| Next episode | Episode 18: “The Weapons Known as Shinobi” |
| Streaming | Crunchyroll, Netflix, Hulu, YouTube |
“White Past: Hidden Ambition” is episode 17 of the anime Naruto. It first aired on January 30, 2003.
Summary
The summary below describes what happens in this episode.
Naruto attacks Haku in anger, then recognizes Haku as the boy he encountered in the forest. Haku recounts his past and asks Naruto to carry out a favor for him. Naruto is thus confronted with a request connected to the person he has been fighting.
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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Episode guide
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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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