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, fighting Kimimaro, Kidomaru, Tayuya, Jirobo, Sakon, and Ukon along the way. The Sand Siblings, Gaara, Temari, and Kankuro, also make appearances in the arc. It also includes the highly anticipated fight between Naruto and Sasuke, which, in total, concludes the first part of the Naruto manga series.