Naruto · Episode 71
An Unrivaled Match: Hokage Battle Royale!
Aired Wednesday, October 15, 2003 · 23 min
Mixed canon and filler. Partly adapted from the source; worth watching if you're unsure.
Source: AnimeFillerList, 28 Oct 2026. Full filler list
⏭ Skip guide
Skipping all of it saves about 3m 13s
- Opening
- ~0:01–1:31 (1m 30s)
- Ending
- ~21:05–22:48 (1m 43s)
Community timestamps from AniSkip; they can be a few seconds off depending on the streaming service.
Synopsis
While Jiraiya attempts to teach Naruto the Summoning Jutsu, while doing research as well, Dosu learns the hard way why Gaara is so dangerous. Meanwhile, Baki and Kabuto secretly meet and reveal a sinister plot against Konoha. When Hayate discovers this dark secret, he attempts to warn the Hokage. However, he'll have to get through Baki first!
Where to watch
Naruto episode 71 FAQ
When does Naruto episode 71 come out?
Naruto episode 71 aired on Wednesday, October 15, 2003.
What time does Naruto episode 71 release?
Kitsu has the date but not a broadcast time for this episode. Japanese TV anime typically air in the evening or late night JST.
Where can I watch Naruto episode 71?
Naruto streams on YouTube, Hulu, Crunchyroll, Netflix. Availability depends on your region.