The episode picks up with Kakashi and Obito Uchiha at odds over how to handle the kidnapping of their teammate, Rin Nohara. While Kakashi initially insists on prioritizing the mission, Obito's words— "Those who break the rules are scum, but those who abandon their friends are worse than scum" —eventually change Kakashi's mind.
Kakashi arrives just in time to save Obito from a hidden Stone Ninja, losing his left eye in the process. Inspired by Kakashi's sacrifice, Obito awakens his Sharingan for the first time, allowing him to see through the enemy's camouflage and kill the attacker.
You can find the English dubbed version of this episode on major streaming platforms: (Availability varies by region) Hulu (Common for US viewers) Netflix (Select regions)
This episode marks the definitive shift in Kakashi's personality from a cold, rule-abiding soldier to the comrade-focused mentor we see in the main series.
With his new eye, Kakashi uses the perfected Chidori to defeat the remaining enemies. Minato Namikaze (the Future Fourth Hokage) eventually arrives to finish the battle, but Obito is presumed dead, leaving Kakashi with a lifelong burden of grief and a new philosophy on teamwork. Key Highlights
The "death" of Obito is one of the most pivotal moments in the entire Naruto lore, setting the stage for major plot revelations much later in Shippuden . Where to Watch
Naruto Shippuuden (dub) Episode 120 -
The episode picks up with Kakashi and Obito Uchiha at odds over how to handle the kidnapping of their teammate, Rin Nohara. While Kakashi initially insists on prioritizing the mission, Obito's words— "Those who break the rules are scum, but those who abandon their friends are worse than scum" —eventually change Kakashi's mind.
Kakashi arrives just in time to save Obito from a hidden Stone Ninja, losing his left eye in the process. Inspired by Kakashi's sacrifice, Obito awakens his Sharingan for the first time, allowing him to see through the enemy's camouflage and kill the attacker.
You can find the English dubbed version of this episode on major streaming platforms: (Availability varies by region) Hulu (Common for US viewers) Netflix (Select regions)
This episode marks the definitive shift in Kakashi's personality from a cold, rule-abiding soldier to the comrade-focused mentor we see in the main series.
With his new eye, Kakashi uses the perfected Chidori to defeat the remaining enemies. Minato Namikaze (the Future Fourth Hokage) eventually arrives to finish the battle, but Obito is presumed dead, leaving Kakashi with a lifelong burden of grief and a new philosophy on teamwork. Key Highlights
The "death" of Obito is one of the most pivotal moments in the entire Naruto lore, setting the stage for major plot revelations much later in Shippuden . Where to Watch
