The climax of the episode sees Kakashi seemingly willing to fulfill his students' wish. As anticipation reaches a fever pitch, he finally removes his mask—only to reveal . The episode concludes with Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura falling over in classic anime-style horror while Kakashi walks away laughing. Why It Matters: A Cultural Phenomenon
It is one of the rare moments in the series where Naruto, Sakura, and the usually stoic Sasuke are perfectly in sync and acting like normal children. Naruto Episode 101
The team follows Kakashi throughout his daily routine, only to be constantly outmaneuvered by his superior ninja skills. The climax of the episode sees Kakashi seemingly
The episode was actually adapted from a three-page omake (extra) included in the first Naruto databook, giving it a touch of "official" inspiration. Why It Matters: A Cultural Phenomenon It is