Naruto is an anime series about a young aspiring ninja-to-be who wants to be recognized by his village. The main character, Uzamaki Naruto, who was orphaned as a child and imbued with the spirit of a demon fox as a baby was shunned by his village. Growing up with no true friends he often feels alone and unwanted by his peers. As a result, what he desires the most is to gain the respect and attention of his fellow villagers.

The adventure starts for Naruto once he attains the rank of Genin - the lowest ninja rank. He joins a ninja squad consisting of Haruno Sakura and Uchiha Sasuke. With his squad under the leadership of Hatake Kakashi, a jounin (highest rank) they embark on a series of missions. These missions take Naruto and his friends to face many dangers and struggles.

Later, Naruto and his friends are ready to take the Chuunin (middle rank) exam. It is here when Naruto finds out more about the demon fox, the Nine-Tails, that was sealed inside of him. Naruto runs into various foes, most notably Orochimaru a "missing Nin"(runaway ninja) from Naruto's village, the Hidden Leaf. After several conflicts he is taken under the wing of Sannin (legendary ninja) Jiraiya, who vows to train and protect Naruto from Orochimaru and other dangerous ninjas who wish to utilize the demon fox within him.