Official Iruka birthday post
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A birthday post for Iruka Umino from the official manga-side account.
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Official Iruka birthday post
NARUTO
Iruka Umino
Japanese: うみのイルカ
An Academy teacher who is the first to acknowledge Naruto as a ninja.
Japanese: ナルトを最初に忍として認めるアカデミー教師。
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Iruka Acknowledges Naruto
Japanese: イルカがナルトを一人の忍として認める
On the night of the Mizuki incident, Iruka recognizes Naruto and gives the story its first emotional turning point.
Japanese: ミズキ事件の夜、イルカがナルトの孤独と努力を受け止め、物語の最初の大きな救いになる。
Light spoilers
EmotionalFamilyTurning pointPrologue - Land of WavesNaruto UzumakiIruka UminoMizuki
Anime mapping
- Naruto episode 1overall episode 1first aired 2002-10-03
Enter: Naruto Uzumaki!
Manga mapping
- Manga chapter 1vol. 1Japan release 2000-03-03
Uzumaki Naruto!
Naruto Defeats Mizuki with Shadow Clones
Japanese: ナルトが多重影分身でミズキを倒す
Naruto uses the Multiple Shadow Clone Technique from the Scroll of Seals to protect Iruka and earn recognition as a ninja.
Japanese: ナルトが封印の書で覚えた多重影分身を使い、イルカを守って忍として認められる。
Light spoilers
IntroductionBattleTurning pointPrologue - Land of WavesNaruto UzumakiIruka UminoMizuki
Anime mapping
- Naruto episode 1overall episode 1first aired 2002-10-03
Enter: Naruto Uzumaki!
Manga mapping
- Manga chapter 1vol. 1Japan release 2000-03-03
Uzumaki Naruto!
The Third Hokage's Funeral and Konoha's Recovery
Japanese: 三代目火影の葬儀と木ノ葉の再出発
After Konoha Crush, the village mourns the Third Hokage and begins to recover.
Japanese: 木ノ葉崩しの後、里は三代目火影を悼みながら復興へ向かう。
Major spoilers
DeathEmotionalResolutionKonoha CrushHiruzen SarutobiNaruto UzumakiKakashi HatakeIruka Umino
Anime mapping
- Naruto episode 80overall episode 80first aired 2004-04-21
The Third Hokage, Forever...
Manga mapping
- Manga chapter 138vol. 16Japan release 2003-03-04
Operation Destroy Konoha, Terminated!!
Konoha Welcomes Naruto as a Hero
Japanese: 木ノ葉がナルトを英雄として迎える
After Pain's assault, the villagers welcome Naruto back, marking a major shift in how the village sees him.
Japanese: ペイン襲来後、里の人々が戻ってきたナルトを迎え、ナルトの立場が大きく変わる。
Detailed momentMajor spoilers
ReturnEmotionalResolutionPain's AssaultNaruto UzumakiIruka UminoKakashi HatakeSakura Haruno
Anime mapping
- Naruto Shippuden episode 175overall episode 395first aired 2010-08-26
Hero of the Leaf
Manga mapping
- Manga chapter 450vol. 48Japan release 2009-11-04
The Cheering Village!!
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Prologue - Land of Waves
Order: Naruto ep. 1 / Manga ch. 1 / vol. 1
Iruka Acknowledges NarutoJapanese: イルカがナルトを一人の忍として認める
On the night of the Mizuki incident, Iruka recognizes Naruto and gives the story its first emotional turning point.
Japanese: ミズキ事件の夜、イルカがナルトの孤独と努力を受け止め、物語の最初の大きな救いになる。
Light spoilers
EmotionalFamilyTurning point
Order: Naruto ep. 1 / Manga ch. 1 / vol. 1
Naruto Defeats Mizuki with Shadow ClonesJapanese: ナルトが多重影分身でミズキを倒す
Naruto uses the Multiple Shadow Clone Technique from the Scroll of Seals to protect Iruka and earn recognition as a ninja.
Japanese: ナルトが封印の書で覚えた多重影分身を使い、イルカを守って忍として認められる。
Light spoilers
IntroductionBattleTurning point
Konoha Crush
Order: Naruto ep. 80 / Manga ch. 138 / vol. 16
The Third Hokage's Funeral and Konoha's RecoveryJapanese: 三代目火影の葬儀と木ノ葉の再出発
After Konoha Crush, the village mourns the Third Hokage and begins to recover.
Japanese: 木ノ葉崩しの後、里は三代目火影を悼みながら復興へ向かう。
Major spoilers
DeathEmotionalResolution
Mizuki Tracking Mission
Order: Naruto ep. 142
Iruka Faces Mizuki in the Tracking MissionJapanese: イルカ、ミズキ追跡任務で過去と向き合う
Iruka and Naruto become involved with Mizuki again during the tracking mission.
Japanese: ミズキ追跡任務で、イルカとナルトが再びミズキに関わる事件へ向かう。
Light spoilers
ReturnEmotional
Order: Naruto ep. 143
Tonton Tracks Clues After Mizuki's Prison EscapeJapanese: トントンの鼻でミズキ脱走の手がかりを追う
In the Mizuki Tracking Mission, Tonton's nose helps the pursuit move forward and expand.
Japanese: ミズキ追跡任務で、トントンの嗅覚を頼りに追跡が進み、任務の範囲が広がる。
No spoilers
TeamworkComic relief
Order: Naruto ep. 144
A Two-Person-and-One-Dog Squad Moves OutJapanese: 二人と一匹の新生スリーマンセルが動く
During the Mizuki Tracking Mission, Naruto's group joins the pursuit as an unusual squad.
Japanese: ミズキ追跡任務で、ナルトたちが変則的な小隊として追跡に加わる。
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TeamworkComic relief
Order: Naruto ep. 147
Naruto and Iruka Stop MizukiJapanese: ナルトとイルカがミズキを止める
At the end of the Mizuki Tracking Mission, Naruto and Iruka face Mizuki again.
Japanese: ミズキ追跡任務の決着で、ナルトとイルカが因縁の相手ミズキに向き合う。
Light spoilers
BattleResolution
Pain's Assault
Order: Naruto Shippuden ep. 175 / overall 395 / Manga ch. 450 / vol. 48
Konoha Welcomes Naruto as a HeroJapanese: 木ノ葉がナルトを英雄として迎える
After Pain's assault, the villagers welcome Naruto back, marking a major shift in how the village sees him.
Japanese: ペイン襲来後、里の人々が戻ってきたナルトを迎え、ナルトの立場が大きく変わる。
Detailed momentMajor spoilers
ReturnEmotionalResolution
Past Arc: The Locus of Konoha
Order: Naruto Shippuden ep. 176 / overall 396
Iruka Remembers His Early Days with NarutoJapanese: イルカ、幼いナルトとの始まりを振り返る
The Past Arc looks back at Iruka's relationship with young Naruto.
Japanese: 過去篇で、イルカと幼いナルトの関係が振り返られる。
Light spoilers
EmotionalFamily
Order: Naruto Shippuden ep. 176 / overall 396
Rookie Instructor Iruka Remembers Young NarutoJapanese: 新米教師イルカが幼いナルトを思い出す
In the Past Arc, Iruka looks back on his early days as a teacher and his connection with young Naruto.
Japanese: 過去篇・木ノ葉の軌跡で、イルカが教師になりたての頃のナルトとの関わりを振り返る。
Light spoilers
EmotionalFamily
Order: Naruto Shippuden ep. 177-178 / overall 397-398
The Past Arc Revisits Iruka's Ordeal and DecisionJapanese: イルカの試練と決意を過去篇で振り返る
In the Past Arc: The Locus of Konoha, rookie teacher Iruka's path toward facing young Naruto is expanded.
Japanese: 過去篇・木ノ葉の軌跡で、新米教師イルカが幼いナルトと向き合うまでの流れが補強される。
Light spoilers
EmotionalFamily
Fourth Shinobi World War: Confrontation
Order: Naruto Shippuden ep. 275 / overall 495 / Manga ch. 535 / vol. 57
Iruka Tries to Stop Naruto Before the WarJapanese: イルカが戦場へ向かうナルトを止めようとする
As Naruto tries to head for the battlefield, Iruka reaches him as both teacher and supporter.
Japanese: 戦場へ向かおうとするナルトに、イルカが教師として、そして理解者として言葉を届ける。
Major spoilers
EmotionalTurning point
Konoha Hiden: The Perfect Day for a Wedding
Order: Naruto Shippuden ep. 500 / overall 720
A Message Reaches Naruto and Hinata's WeddingJapanese: ナルトとヒナタの結婚に祝いの言葉が届く
In the final Konoha Hiden episode, the friends' preparations lead into Naruto and Hinata's wedding.
Japanese: 木ノ葉秘伝の最終話で、仲間たちの準備がナルトとヒナタの結婚へつながる。
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ResolutionEmotionalTeamwork