The Forest of Chakra
With Zabuza gone things are now settling and Tazuna can go and build the bridge without fear. Or so everyone thinks. Kakashi believes something is wrong with Zabuza's death and teaches Naruto, Sakura, and Sasuke a way to train so…
Episodes
21
Identify Yourself: Powerful New Rivals 24
After the three ninjas take their leave, Sasuke realizes he has a powerful rival out there. The next day, Kakashi announces that he has recommended all of them for the Chuunin Exams. While Naruto and Sasuke are pleased, Sakura is afraid of letting everyone down. Also, someone decides they aren’t ready and decides to test […]
22
Chunin Challenge: Rock Lee vs. Sasuke! 24
Rock Lee challenges Sasuke to a one-on-one fight. Naruto grows angry and attacks him, only to be beaten in one attack. Sasuke realizes the challenge and eagerly accepts. But will Sasuke be defeated just as easily by this mysterious ninja? Sasuke’s only advantage seems to be his Sharingan, but what happens when not even that […]
23
Genin Takedown! All Nine Rookies Face Off! 24
A reunion of all the rookies isn’t a very happy one, as all of them prepare to take the Chuunin Exam. With so many rivals around, Naruto’s team will need help from a fellow ninja named Kabuto to know what they’re up against. Will the group be able to last through the exam?
24
Start Your Engines: The Chunin Exam Begins! 24
The first test of the Chuunin Exam is just that, a written test. When Ibiki issues a strict set of rules, Naruto fails to realize the true objective of the test. Can Naruto realize the truth before time runs out? And what about the tenth question?
25
The Tenth Question: All or Nothing! 24
Ibiki declares what seems like a harsh and unreasonable rule for the hardest part of the first exam.
26
Special Report: Live from the Forest of Death! 24
Konohamaru, the grandson of Leaf Village’s Third Hokage, shows up at the Chunin Exam site. He comes along with Moegi and Udon to cover the events for the Ninja Academy’s school newspaper. Konohamaru looks up to Naruto like an older brother and through interviews with the characters, recaps their adventures thus far.
27
The Chunin Exam Stage 2: The Forest of Death 24
The second exam is about to begin, and every ninja must sign a form so that their team can get either the Heaven or Earth Scroll. The goal is to get one of each scroll and make it to the tower in five days.
28
Eat or Be Eaten: Panic in the Forest 24
To prevent further problems, Sasuke thinks up a password to determine friend from foe, but will it be that simple? Meanwhile Naruto has his hands full with a giant snake. Can he handle this on his own and what about Sasuke and Sakura, can they survive the ordeal?
29
Naruto’s Counterattack: Never Give In! 24
Sasuke is about to give up and give their scroll to the enemy, when Naruto stops him and accuses him of being a fake. Naruto then turns his attention to the Grass Ninja…. The battle is intense and when the Grass Ninja appears to get the upper hand, can Sasuke muster up the courage to […]
30
The Sharingan Revived: Dragon-Flame Jutsu! 24
Sasuke is still stuck in his trance and even Sakura’s pleas can’t get him back to normal. Meanwhile, Anko searches for the grass ninja fake. When the team appear to get the upper hand the question begs to be asked. Are the ninja truly defeated, or is there more to them than meets the eye?
31
Bushy Brow’s Pledge: Undying Love and Protection! 24
Since Sakura was the only one who did not get injured in the previous battle she must watch over and protect her teammates. Unknown to her though, there are enemies watching from the trees…. They attack, but a friend arrives to help. Will it be enough?
32
Sakura Blossoms! 24
Lee in his weakened state is having trouble defeating Dosu. Sakura realises everyone has been protecting her until now and that its her time to protect them! Can Sakura succeed where even Lee failed?
33
Battle Formation: Ino-Shika-Cho! 24
With Sakura defeated and facing certain death, more reinforcements step into the fray. However, they sense an even bigger level of power, and its not coming from the sound trio! Meanwhile Sasuke wakes up with an ominous dark aura surrounding him and the mysterious seal spreading over his body. He has but one goal….make his […]
34
Akamaru Trembles: Gaara’s Cruel Strength! 24
Kiba, Shino, and Hinata decide to try and eliminate their opponents by taking more scrolls. They arrive upon a battlefield where three Rain ninjas are battling Gaara, Kankuro, and Temari. They remain hidden and observe the battle, thinking one of the Rain ninjas is a dangerous foe. After realizing Gaara’s amazing abilities, they discover who […]
35
The Scroll’s Secret: No Peeking Allowed 24
To heal their wounds, Naruto and his team take a much-needed rest after their battle against the Sound ninja. But it has already been four days since the start of the exam and there is only one day remaining until time expires.
36
Clone vs. Clone: Mine Are Better Than Yours! 24
Naruto’s team joins Kabuto on their journey to the tower, but on the way, they are trapped by the genjutsu (illusion technique) of the Hidden Rain Village’s genin (low rank ninja), Oboro’s team.
37
Surviving the Cut! The Rookie Nine Together Again! 24
The exam is over, but did they truly pass? An old friend arrives to explain and show his concern. Meanwhile, Anko informs the ANBU about Orochimaru, the S-Class criminal who even they cannot stop. Later the Third Hokage explains to everyone what the third exam truly means….
38
Narrowing the Field: Sudden Death Elimination! 24
With so many participants still left, the groups are told that they will be pitted against each other in preliminary matches. Kabuto leaves, then Sasuke is told he has to fight. They know that Sasuke was given the cursed seal and if it takes over they will stop him. Can Sasuke stop the seal from […]
39
Bushy Brow’s Jealousy: Barrage of Lions Unleashed! 24
The preliminaries of the third exam consist of one-on-one combat, and the first match is between Sasuke and Orochimaru’s minion Yoroi.
40
Kakashi and Orochimaru: Face-to-Face! 24
While Shino and Zaku finish their fight, Kakashi works on Sasuke’s cursed seal. However, someone sinister shows up to ruin things, will Kakashi be able to protect Sasuke from this skilled foe?
