Sasuke Recovery Mission

Episodes 107—135, Chapters 172—238: This arc covers Sasuke's decision to seek Orochimaru for more power so he can avenge his clan, and his flight from the Leaf Village. Most of the focus is on the team chasing Sasuke, consisting of Shikamaru, Naruto, Neji, Choji, and Kiba and those helping them (Rock Lee, Gaara, Temari and Kankuro) fighting Kimmimaru,Kidomaru, Tayuya,Jirobo, Sakon, and Ukon. It also includes the clash between Naruto and Sasuke. This arc concludes the first part of the Naruto manga series.