: The first step of mastering the Rasengan involves popping a water balloon by rotating the chakra inside in multiple directions.
: Naruto learns that the Fourth Hokage took three years to develop the Rasengan. Undeterred, Naruto vows to master it in just three days, a claim Jiraiya highly doubts. Naruto (Dub) Episode 87
In the original , Episode 87 is titled "Keep on Training: Pop Goes the Water Balloon!" . This episode is a pivotal moment in Naruto's growth as he begins the grueling process of learning the Rasengan under Jiraiya's mentorship. Episode Summary : The first step of mastering the Rasengan
: After struggling to pop the balloon with one hand, Naruto observes a cat spinning a balloon at a hotel. This gives him the idea to use his second hand to stabilize the balloon, allowing him to exert enough force to pop it. In the original , Episode 87 is titled
: Jiraiya is impressed by Naruto’s unorthodox method and declares that he has passed the first stage. The episode ends as they transition to the second stage: popping a solid rubber ball , which is significantly harder because it lacks water to help with the rotation. Key Episode Details Title " Keep on Training: Pop Goes the Water Balloon! " Season/Episode Season 2, Episode 87 Main Characters Naruto Uzumaki, Jiraiya English Voice Cast Maile Flanagan (Naruto), David Lodge (Jiraiya) Streaming Available on platforms like Tubi and Crunchyroll . Keep on Training: Pop Goes the Water Balloon! - Narutopedia