consists of 32 episodes . This first season originally aired in Japan on TV Tokyo from February 15 to October 25, 2007. It covers the Kazekage Rescue Mission arc, which follows Naruto Uzumaki’s return to the Hidden Leaf Village after two and a half years of training with Jiraiya. Season 1 Overview and Plot

Akatsuki members Deidara and Sasori infiltrate the Hidden Sand Village to kidnap Gaara, the Fifth Kazekage and host of the One-Tailed Shukaku.

Kazekage Rescue Mission arc and originally aired in Japan from February 15 to October 25, 2007. Wikipedia +3 Season 1 Episode List The season follows Naruto's return to the Hidden Leaf Village after two and a half years of training with Jiraiya. Crunchyroll +1 Ep # Title Major Events 1 Homecoming Naruto returns to the village; Team 7 reunites. 2-3 The Akatsuki Makes Its Move / Results of Training Team Kakashi undergoes a survival challenge. 4-7 The Jinchuriki of the Sand / Run, Kankuro Akatsuki members Deidara and Sasori attack the Sand Village; Gaara is captured. 8-11 Team Kakashi Deployed / The Medical Ninja's Student Team Kakashi arrives at the Sand Village; Sakura treats Kankuro. 12-16 A Meeting With Destiny / The Secret of Jinchuriki The teams encounter Itachi and Kisame (clones) while pursuing Akatsuki. 17 The Death of Gaara! The Akatsuki successfully extract the One-Tail from Gaara. 18-29 Charge Tactic! / Kakashi Enlightened! The final battle at the Akatsuki hideout featuring Sakura and Chiyo vs. Sasori. 30-32 Aesthetics of an Instant / Return of the Kazekage Aftermath of the battle and Gaara's revival/return to the Sand Village. Season Highlights 12 sites Naruto: Shippuden season 1 - Wikipedia Table_title: Naruto: Shippuden season 1 Table_content: header: | Naruto: Shippuden | | row: | Naruto: Shippuden: Season 1 | : | ro... Wikipedia Naruto Shippuden: Season 1 - Prime Video Episodes Related Details. 32 episodes. Episodes 1-24. Episodes 1-24. Episodes 25-32. 1. Homecoming. 1. Homecoming. A figure passes... Prime Video All Naruto Arcs in Order Including Shippuden and Boruto (2025) Oct 3, 2023 —

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The first season of Naruto Shippuden sets the stage for the series' later arcs, introducing key plot points, such as:

Naruto, Sakura, and Kakashi (later joined by Team Guy and the Sand's Granny Chiyo) launch a rescue mission to save Gaara and stop the Akatsuki.