Mission: Help an Old Friend in the Land of Tea

Synopsis
Team 7 (without Kakashi) is given a mission to protect a young man, Idate, during his foot race against a rival clan that will settle the feud between the two. They are known as the Wasabi family and the Wagarashi family. Idate, however, has a strong distaste for ninja, and always ends up arguing with Naruto. Just like the Wasabi clan hired ninja to protect their runner, the Wagarashi clan did the same. In the opening of the race, Idate runs off in the wrong direction, confusing everyone.

Trivia

 * Some of the summoning animals appeared as wooden souvenirs. They are Pakkun, Tonton, Katsuyu, Gamakichi, Manda, and Gamabunta.
 * This is the first episode to take place after the events of Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow.

Credits
es:Misión: Ayudar a un viejo amigo en la tierra del Té