in what episode of naruto does kakashi first appear
<< NARUTO series >>. Episode 81 Return of the Morning Mist. -- Itachi and Kisame enter Konoha, however Kurenai and Asuma head them off and they begin to fight. As Kurenai and Asuma are in trouble, Kakashi comes to their aide. Episode 82 Eye to Eye: Sharingan vs Sharingan!. -- Itachi and Kakashi battle while Kisame, Kurenai and Asuma watch. As Kakashi is in need of help, Gai comes. However Itachi and Kisame leave. Episode 83 Jiraiya: Naruto's Potential Disaster!. -- At the end of this episode, Naruto hears a knock on the door and it reveals Itachi standing there.