History Recap / NarutoIntroductionArc

* TakingTheBullet: Iruka gets a shuriken in the back when protecting Naruto from it. Thankfully he survives.
* TriangRelations: Type 5, Naruto likes Sakura, Sakura likes Sasuke and Sasuke couldn't care for either of them.

** The point behind Kakashi's bells test. The newly christened Team 7 has to take one of Kakashi's bells, of which there are only two, in order to eat lunch, meaning someone will have to go hungry. The whole idea is to see who would put their own needs aside and suggest they all work together. Unfortunately, none of them do -- Naruto tries to fight Kakashi single-handed, Sasuke dismisses the other two as useless, and Sakura is too busy obsessing over Sasuke to even consider helping Naruto. Not a one of them realizes the exercise even ''had'' a point until Kakashi spells it out for them in the end. It's enough to almost make Kakashi fail them on the spot.

** The point behind Kakashi's bells test. The newly christened Team 7 has to take one of Kakashi's bells, of which there are only two, in order to eat lunch, meaning someone will have to go hungry. The whole idea is to see who would put their own needs aside and suggest they all work together. Unfortunately, none of them do -- Naruto tries to fight Kakashi single-handed, Sasuke dismisses the other two as useless, and Sakura is too busy obsessing over Sasuke to even consider helping Naruto. Not a one of them realized the exercise even ''had'' a point until Kakashi spells it out for them in the end. It's enough to almost make Kakashi fail them on the spot.
** ...But he doesn't, thanks to Team 7 passing his ''second'' test of character

* TakingTheBullet: Iruka gets a shuriken in the back when protecting Naruto from it. Thankfully he survives.
* TriangRelations: Type 5, Naruto likes Sakura, Sakura likes Sasuke and Sasuke couldn't care for either of them.

* SmittenTeenageGirl: Well more like preteen, but still Sakura.

* AdaptationalEarlyAppearance: The genin who would become Team 8 and Team 10 are included in the anime in episodes 1 and 3, establishing some of their characteristics such as Ino's rivalry with Sakura and Hinata's crushing on Naruto. In the manga, these were all just generic students that were never seen again beyond their initial chapters, like Tobio. Team 8 and 10 wouldn’t make their debut until the start of the Chūnin Exams storyline.

* ArrogantKungFuGuy: Sasuke to a Tee.
* AssShove: A Thousand Years of Pain
* BodyHorror: Kakashi's genjutsu on Sakura pulls this on Sasuke. The anime tones it down but the manga outright involved dismemberment. Its not a real wonder why Sakura freaked out and fainted at the sight of it.

The Introduction Arc is the first arc of the ''Manga/{{Naruto}}'' series

The Introduction Arc is the first arc of the Naruto series

* {{Badass}}: Kakashi, little to no question.

!! The Introduction Arc has the following tropes:

* BodyHorror: Kakashi's genjutsu on Sakura pulls this on Sasuke. Its not a real wonder why Sakura freaked out.

* DirtyOldMan: The Third, in the manga the reason Naruto even got the scroll, was because Naruto used the Sexy Jutsu on him and it worked.
* DisproportionateRetribution: At one point, Naruto tries to teach Konohamaru how to do a clone jutsu. Pointing to a woman to use as an example. Konohamaru wounds up making a {{Gonk}} version of her which the woman assumes Naruto is making fun of her and promptly beats him up over it.

* ButtMonkey: Naruto. First chapter he was the only one to not graduate, second chapter he was the only one punished for his and Konohamaru's misdeed. Even Konohamaru's bad transforms ended with Naruto beat up. The bell test, has Kakashi pulling an ass shove on Naruto, his moment of awesome negated by his own stupidity, he was tied up and after they passed, the rest of team 7 left still tied up as they went home.

* CovertPervert: Ebisu tries to act uncaring of Konohamaru's Sexy Jutsu, then Naruto uses the Harem Jutsu and he's out cold from a nose bleed. The Third watching just thinks, he would probably fall for it too.

** Naruto again after the SacredFirstKiss incident by Sakura.

* SacredFirstKiss: The infamous scene of Naruto and Sasuke locking lips after Naruto gets knocked into Sasuke by accident.

The tale begins by explaining Naruto's origins. In the Land of Fire, a monstrous beast known as the Nine-Tailed Fox attacks the ninja village of Konoha (a.k.a the Hidden Leaf village). The 4th Hokage, the leader of the village, defeated and subdued the beast albeit at the cost of his own life. He placed the beast within a baby, Naruto, and it was his wish that the people celebrate Naruto for containing the creature. However the people of the village did not, only seeing in Naruto the fox who caused destruction to their village, and so they shunned and ostracized him. What's more, the poor boy never understood why, as telling Naruto about the beast within him was forbidden. Thus in the present day, Naruto seeks attention through pranks as a way to cope with his loneliness. The only person who seems to ever give him respect is Iruka, one of the instructors at the ninja academy who had lost his parents to the fox. During some bonding time, Naruto states his wish to become the next Hokage so as to finally gain respect from the villagers.

However, his lack of ability in performing Ninjutsu seems to make that dream impossible, as he either can't do the jutsus correctly or performs useless variations on them. After a final exam once more sees Naruto flunk, one of the teachers, Mizuki, tells Naruto he can pass if he manages to retrieve a special scroll for him. Naruto sets out to do so, not realizing he's being tricked, as Mizuki has ill intentions. The rest of the ninjas begin a manhunt for Naruto after the theft, with Iruka managing to catch up. But not long after Mizuki finds them and reveals his true nature. As he attacks the two he gleefully reveals the reason behind the people's scorn for Naruto. But Iruka manages to save Naruto from one of the attacks, stating that he realizes that Naruto is his own person and not the fox. This gives Naruto the resolve to protect Iruka. Much to both Iruka's and Mizuki's shock, Naruto reveals he managed to figure out how to execute the jutsu detailed on the scroll, the Shadow Clone Jutsu ( Which unlike the regular Clone Jutsu makes solid copies), and quickly takes down Mizuki. After all is said and done, Iruka gives Naruto his headband as a reward, which officially allows Naruto to graduate and take his first steps on becoming a true ninja.

The beginning of the Naruto series which details his past, becoming a Genin, befriending the grandson of the Hokage and the formation of Team 7.

The tale begins by explaining Naruto's origins. In the village of Konoha (aka Village of the Leaf). A beast known as the nine tailed fox once attacked it. The 4th Hokage, the leader of the village, defeated and subdued the beast albeit at the cost of his own life. He placed the beast within a baby, Naruto, and it was his wish that the people celebrate him for it. However, the people of the village did not, only seeing the fox who caused destruction to their village and shunned Naruto. What's more, the poor boy never understood why as telling Naruto about the beast within in was forbidden. Thus, in the present day, Naruto seeks attention through pranks as a way to cope with his lonliness. The only one who seems to ever give him respect is Iruka, one of the instructors at his academy who had lost his parents to the fox. During some bonding time, Naruto state his wish to be Hokage so as to finally get respect from the villagers.

However his lack of handling in Ninjutsu seem to make that dream impossible as he either can't do the jutsus correctly or preform useless versions of them. After a final exam once more sees Naruto flunk, one of the teachers, Mizuki, tells him he can pass if he manages to retrieve a scroll for him. Naruto sets out to do so not realizing he's being tricked as Mizuki has ill-intentions. As the ninjas search for Naruto after the theft, Iruka manages to find Naruto but not long after Mizuki finds them and reveals his true nature. As he attacks them he gleefully reveals the reason behind the villages scorn for Naruto. But Iruka manages to save Naruto from one of the attacks, stating that he realizes that Naruto is his own person and not the fox. This gives Naruto the resolve to protect Iruka. Much to Mizuki's shock, Naruto reveals he managed to figure out one of the scroll's jutsu, the Shadow Clone Jutsu ( Which unlike the regular Clone Jutsu makes solid copies. ) and quickly takes down Mizuki. After alls said and done, Iruka gives Naruto his headband as a reward. Which officially allows Naruto to graduate and take his first steps on becoming a true ninja.

After which during a break before the next classes. Naruto meets Konohamaru, the grandson to the current Hokage. He and Naruto realize they're much alike as they wish to be their own person rather then what society thinks of them. In Konohamaru's case, the villagers always show him respect by default since he's technically royalty. But Konohamaru wishes to make his own way rather then have everything given to him just because of a title. Naruto sympathizes and encourages him to keep pushing forward. Thus the to becomes friends.

And finally once the next portion of studies get underway. The students are put into teams for their next phase of their training. Naruto is put into Team 7 which include Sakura, a girl he has a crush on but whom hardly acknowledges his existence. And Sasuke, a brooding ninja whom Sakura (and most of the female students for that matter) has a crush on but Naruto hates for his popularity. They're paired with Kakashi who was said never to pass any of his students he was given. To wit after they meet him, Kakashi sets up a test in an open field in which the three must grab two bells from him to pass. To add to the challenge, he's orders the three not to eat anything before the test and has stated that the only those whom grab the bells from him will be allowed to eat lunch. The three try to do so but fail due to their lack of teamwork; Naruto brazenly going off on his own to get a bell, Sakura worrying too much about Sasuke to bother to help Naruto, and Saskue thinking the others a hindrance to work with them.

Kakashi gives them a final chance by ordering them to not feed Naruto (as punishment since he tried to get the lunches before the test was over). But Sasuke comes to realize they'll need Naruto in top form for the team and offers his lunch. Sakura follows suit, which Kakashi suddenly appears to tell them...they passed. What he was trying to teach them was that while the mission is important, it's nothing if the team doesn't look after each other. Thus Team 7 become the first to ever pass his test.

However his lack of handling in Ninjutsu seem to make that dream impossible as he either can't do the jutsus correctly or preform useless versions of them. After a final exam once more sees Naruto flunk, one of the teachers, Mizuki, tells him he can pass if he manages to retrieve a scroll for him. Naruto sets out to do so not realizing he's being tricked as Mizuki has ill-intentions. As the ninjas search for Naruto after the theft, Iruka manages to find Naruto but not long after Mizuki finds them and reveals his true nature. As he attacks them he gleefully reveals the reason behind the villages scorn for Naruto. But Iruka manages to save Naruto from one of the attacks, stating that he realizes that Naruto is his own person and not the fox. This gives Naruto the resolve to protect Iruka. Much to Mizuki's shock, Naruto reveals he managed to figure out the scroll's power, the Thousand Clone Jutsu, and quickly takes down Mizuki. After alls said and done, Iruka gives Naruto his headband as a reward. Which officially allows Naruto to graduate and take his first steps on becoming a true ninja.

However his lack of handling in Ninjutsu seem to make that dream impossible as he either can't do the jutsus correctly or preform useless versions of them. After a final exam once more sees Naruto flunk, once of the teachers, Mizuki, tells him he can pass if he manages to retrieve a scroll for him. Naruto sets out to do so not realizing he's being tricked as Mizuki has ill-intentions. As the ninjas search for Naruto after the theft, Iruka manages to find Naruto but not long after Mizuki finds them and reveals his true nature. As he attacks them he gleefully reveals the reason behind the villages scorn for Naruto. But Iruka manages to save Naruto from one of the attacks, stating that he realizes that Naruto is his own person and not the fox. This gives Naruto the resolve to protect Iruka. Much to Mizuki's shock, Naruto reveals he managed to figure out the scroll's power, the Thousand Clone Jutsu, and quickly takes down Mizuki. After alls said and done, Iruka gives Naruto his headband as a reward. Which officially allows Naruto to graduate and take his first steps on becoming a true ninja.

* IronicEcho: After the students get paired into teams. Naruto tries to have a conversation with Sakura but she brushes him off, stating he's annoying. When she tries to do the same thing with Sasuke, he pretty much tells her the same thing.
* {{Irony}}: It's established that Naruto is is pretty bad at cloning jutsu which happened to be the final exam he was given. So when Mizuki tried to manipulate him into getting the scroll, he wound up inadvertently helping him master it and then some.

He gives them a final chance by ordering them to not feed Naruto (as punishment since he tried to get the lunches before the test was over). But Sasuke comes to realize they'll need Naruto in top form for the team and offers his lunch. Sakura follows suit, which Kakashi suddenly appears to tell them...they passed. What he was trying to teach them was that while the mission is important it's nothing without it's team. Thus Team 7 become the first to ever pass his test.

* ThePowerOfTeamwork / NoManLeftBehind: What Kakashi was trying to teach Team 7.

The tale begins by explaining Naruto's origins. In the village of Konoha (aka Village of the Leaf). A beast known as the nine tailed fox once attacked it. The 4th Hokage, the leader of the village, defeated and subdued the beast albeit at the cost of his own life. He placed the beast within a baby, Naruto, and it was his wish that the people celebrate him for it. However, the people of the village did not, only seeing the fox who caused destruction to their village and shunned Naruto for it. Without him understanding why as telling Naruto about the beast within in was forbidden. Thus, in the present day, Naruto seeks attention through pranks as a way to cope with his lonliness. The only one who seems to ever give him respect is Iruka, one of the instructors at his academy who had lost his parents to the fox. During some bonding time, Naruto state his wish to be Hokage so as to finally get respect from the villagers.

However his lack of studies in Ninjutsu seem to make that dream impossible as he either can't do the jutsus correctly or preform useless versions of them. After a final exam once more seem Naruto flunk, once of the teach, Mizuki, tells him he can pass if he manages to retriver a scroll for him. Naruto sets out to do so not realizing he's being tricked as Mizuki has ill-intentions. As the ninjas search for Naruto after the theft, Iruka manages to find Naruto but not long after Mizuki finds them and reveals his true nature. As he attacks them he gleefully reveals the reason behind the villages scorn for Naruto. But Iruka manages to save Naruto from one of the attacks, stating that he realizes that Naruto is his own person and not the fox. This gives Naruto the resolve to protect Iruka. Much to Mizuki's shock, Naruto reveals he managed to figure out the scrolls power, the Thousand Clone Jutsu, and quickly takes down Mizuki. After all said and done, Iruka gives Naruto his headband as a reward. Which officially allows Naruto to graduate and take his first steps on becoming a true ninja.

After which during a break before the next classes. Naruto comes to befriend Konohamaru, the grandson to the current Hokage. He and Naruto realize they're much alike as they wish to be their own person rather then what society thinks of them. In Konoharmaru's case, the villagers always show him respect by default since he's technically royalty, but Konohamaru wishes to make his own way rather then have everything given to him just because of a title. Naruto sympathizes and encourages him to keep pushing forward. The two part as friends.

He gives them a final chance by ordering them to not feed Naruto (as punishment since he tried to get the lunches before the test was over). But Sasuke comes to realize they'll need Naruto in top form for the team and offers his lunch. Sakura follows suit, which Kakashi suddenly appears to tell them...they passed. What he was trying to teach them was that while the mission is important it's nothing without it's team. Thus Team 7 become the first to ever pass his test.