Episode 200 – 9/13/06
Into Active Service, The Strongest Backing

Naruto’s group are speechless at the amount of exploding tags concealed in Konoha. The group begin to work to disable the tags without Gennou’s knowledge, but there are not enough people and the progress is too slow. The old ninja, Homura and Koharu, appear to help. The two conclude that by the type of jutsu, the tags must have been concealed a very long time ago.

Episode 201 – 9/20/06
Multiple Traps, Countdown to Destruction

Shikamaru has analysed Gennu’s movements, and reslises that all of the traps up until now have been a diversion. While everyone is busy with the traps, the real plan is to destroy the mountain behind them and bury everyone alive. Can Naruto’s group stop Gennou’s plans for the destruction of Konoha?!

Episode 202 – 9/27/06 (1 Hour Special)
Announcement Today! Blood, Sweat and Tears – Best 5 Battlers
Enjoy this once-off special!!

– From here, Naruto moves to a Thursday slot –

Episodes 203-205 – 10/05/06 (90 Minute Special)
Commemorating Naruto’s Move to Thursdays!
Confrontation between Love and Hate, Students and Teachers…
Genin and Jounin all come together in this rampaging 90-minute special!