Ep 3. The Results of Training

The third episode of Naruto Shippuden season 1 is titled "The Results of Training". The episode begins with Naruto, Sakura, and Kakashi returning to Konoha after their two-and-a-half-year training with various Sannin and masters. They are surprised to see the changes in their village and how everything has been modernized.

As they enter the village, Sakura and Naruto are greeted by a group of excited children who are excited to see their favorite hero back in their village. But Naruto is not too eager to be surrounded by kids as he has grown up and considers himself an adult now. However, when the kids start talking about how they are going to become ninja like him, he gets excited and immediately agrees to train them.

Meanwhile, in the Hidden Sand village, Gaara is also back to his village after the training. He also notices several changes in the village and is pleased to see the progress that has been made. Gaara is approached by his advisors who tell him that there is an urgent matter that needs his attention.

Back in Konoha, Naruto decides to demonstrate his new abilities to the kids. Naruto summons a swarm of clones with ease and impresses the children with his remarkable ninja skills. Then, he asks them to try their best to hit him, similar to the bell test that Kakashi had given them when they were young. The children fall all over trying to hit Naruto, but he dodges their efforts with ease.

Meanwhile, in Hidden Sand Village, the Gaara's advisors inform him about an impending invasion from Orochimaru's forces. Gaara is alerted and quickly starts to assemble his forces to prepare a defense for the attack. Some of the shinobi of Sunagakure are skeptical about Gaara's leadership due to his past history of hostility but they soon realize that Gaara has undergone a significant change after his training and is now more mature and responsible.

Back in Konoha, Naruto and the children are playing a game of tag when Gaara suddenly appears in the village. Gaara reveals that Orochimaru has attacked the Hidden Sand Village and that he needs Naruto and his friends' help to stop him. Naruto and his friends are surprised but quickly agree to help Gaara and the Hidden Sand Village.

Naruto, Sakura, and Kakashi make their way to the Hidden Sand Village with their new allies and friends. Along the way, they run into some of Orochimaru's forces, and they engage in combat.

After a series of battles, Gaara’s forces eventually defeat Orochimaru's army, and Gaara receives recognition for his leadership and strength. Meanwhile, Naruto and his team are thrilled to have reunited with their old friends and are happy to have helped their allies overcome hardship.

The episode ends with the reunited friends sharing a meal together and reflecting on their journey over the last few years. They are grateful for their past experiences but are excited to move forward as stronger, more capable ninja. "The Results of Training" is an exciting and action-packed episode that highlights the growth and strength of the main characters, as well as the bonds that have been formed between them.