102 Naruto - Mission: Help an Old Friend in the Land of Tea!
22/9/04
Season-only
Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura are sent on a B-rank mission to the neighboring Land of Tea. They are to protect the runners in a race being held during the Todoroki Shrine's ceremonial ritual held every four years. On their way to the Land of Tea, the three meet a mysterious man, Idate, who says he hates ninja. Itade throws fighting words at the three, and then runs off at unbelievable speed. When the three meet up with Jirocho, their client, they are surprised to learn the true purpose of their mission.