These episode DO pertain to the story line, you do realize this don't you? that alone is evidence that they are not "Fillers". Learn the definition, or skip to shippuden.
@Tsuyo_puyo Cause it's filler?
At this point in time the manga was on break since the battle with Sasuke and Naruto was the end of part 1 and Kishimoto went on vacation after that.
Hulk smash!
Also, the animation on this episode was really bad. I don't mind "filler" episodes on shows, but when they get to be like this little story arc(pointless, drug out, and poor quality), it really starts to get annoying...
im tired of these stupid hoes causing trouble for everyone because theyre in love, sakura, sasame, now tsubaki. also why are they focusing so much attention on mizuki and iruka, weak minor characters?t hats this shows problem with this show
the sasuke shit is driving me nuts!! can he just die and forget about him.. they talk about him like every 10 minutes!!! who wants him!!! he sucks any ways.. he fails!! plus the anime is named NARUTO! not SASUKE..