Naruto Shippuuden (dub) Episode 2 May 2026

Following his two-and-a-half-year training journey with Jiraiya, Naruto returns to the Leaf Village to find that much has changed. While Naruto remained a Genin during his absence, he is stunned to learn that his peers have outpaced him in rank: has achieved the rank of Chunin.

Despite his shock, Naruto remains resolute in his dream to become Hokage, declaring he won't be outdone by Gaara. The episode highlights the growth of the characters, as Sakura and Naruto prepare for a "re-test" against their former mentor, , to demonstrate how much they have improved since their last meeting. The Shadow of the Akatsuki Naruto Shippuuden (Dub) Episode 2

Most notably, has surpassed them all to become the Kazekage of the Hidden Sand Village. The episode highlights the growth of the characters,

The English dubbed version of this episode originally aired as part of the series' broadcast on platforms like and later Toonami . You can find detailed plot summaries and episode guides on the Narutopedia Fandom page or check for official streaming availability on Viz Media. You can find detailed plot summaries and episode