Recognition Arc (anime only)

== This is the first arc of the Academy Saga and the fourth arc in Evain Gaiden. This is also the first anime only arc. The arc is preceded by the Training Arc and followed by the Academy Exams Arc.==

Evain tries to bond with the villagers, but gets rejected every time. Evain later finds Naruto Uzumaki, a jonin, and someone who does not turn him away, and they have a long talk.