Naruto realizes that using one hand to spin the water is difficult, leading him to watch a cat playing with a balloon for inspiration.
While traveling with to find the legendary medical ninja Tsunade , Naruto demands to be taught a new, powerful jutsu. Jiraiya agrees to teach him the technique used by the Fourth Hokage—the Rasengan. However, the training is far more difficult than Naruto anticipates.
By the end of the episode, Naruto's hand is blistered and bloody, but he refuses to quit, eventually succeeding in popping the balloon. 📺 How to Watch Naruto Episode 87
The episode focuses on the first stage of mastering the Rasengan: .
Jiraiya explains that every shinobi has a natural chakra rotation direction (either clockwise or counter-clockwise), which can often be determined by the direction their hair grows. 💡 Key Takeaways for Naruto's Growth Naruto realizes that using one hand to spin
This guide covers , titled "Keep on Training: Pop Goes the Water Balloon!" This episode is a pivotal moment in the series as it marks the beginning of Naruto Uzumaki's training for his signature technique, the Rasengan . 🎬 Episode Overview Arc: Search for Tsunade Original Air Date: June 2, 2004 (Japan)
Meanwhile, and Kabuto approach Tsunade with a sinister offer: they will resurrect her dead loved ones (Nawaki and Dan) if she heals Orochimaru’s arms, which were sealed by the Third Hokage. 🍥 Step 1: The Rasengan Training However, the training is far more difficult than
Perseverance and the physics of chakra manipulation. 📝 Plot Summary