Naruto
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Bushy Brow’s Pledge: Undying Love and Protection!
After receiving the report from her staff, Anko senses that Orochimaru has snuck into the examination. Anko begins to pursue Orochimaru, but even with her special jonin skills, she is unable to stop the intruder. Despite being battle weary and trembling with fear, Sakura tries to stop the enemy with her remaining power. At that moment, the self-proclaimed Leaf Village’s “Handsome Devil” Rock Lee comes to the rescue!
Sakura Blossoms!
Protecting Sakura, who can no longer move, Lee battles the three Sound ninja himself. He uses his secret move, but the attack has no effect. After receiving blows from Dosu, Lee collapses. In order to defend the people that she cares for, Sakura rises to her feet...
Battle Formation: Ino-Shika-Cho!
While Sakura fends off the Sound ninja attack by herself, the rival Ino team appears! They decide to help Sakura after watching her fight the Sound Ninja. With their battle formation “Ino-Shika-Cho,” the Ino team tries to repel their assailants...
Akamaru Trembles: Gaara’s Cruel Strength!
The Sound ninja depart after witnessing Sasuke’s intense power. Naruto’s team finally gets a moment of peace to recuperate. Kiba obtains the second scroll soon after the beginning of the exam. and his team is heading toward the tower. On their way, Kiba’s canine partner Akamaru senses something happening ahead of them and stops.
The Scroll’s Secret: No Peeking Allowed
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. Naruto proposes that they make a duplicate of the Scroll of Heaven, which they still need, and they try to open the Scroll of Earth that is supposed to be sealed.
Clone vs. Clone: Mine are Better than Yours!
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. Not only do they lose energy by being forced to walk the same area repeatedly, they struggle in their fight against the numerous clones created by the technique. Naruto proceeds to beat each one of the clones, but their number does not go down.
Surviving the Cut! The Rookie Nine Together Again!
When Naruto and his team open the two scrolls after reaching the tower, Iruka suddenly appears. He starts lecturing on the spirit of the chunin (middle rank) ninja to the students of the Ninja Academy. By now, Iruka has plenty of confidence in Naruto and his teammates. Meanwhile, Anko reports to the Hokage on the appearance of Orochimaru.
Narrowing the Field: Sudden Death Elimination!
The 21 ninjas that passed the second exam assemble for their next challenge. The faces of the qualifiers show the various emotions burning within. But before the third exam is introduced, it is determined that too many passed the second exam, and preliminaries for the third exam will be held immediately...
Bushy Brow’s Jealousy – Barrage of Lions Unleashed!
The preliminaries of the third exam consist of one-on-one combat, and the first match is between Sasuke and Orochimaru’s minion Yoroi. Once the fight begins, Yoroi quickly corners Sasuke. Sasuke is unable to use his powerful Sharingan because the curse mark on his neck reacts to the heightening of chakra. Even worse, Yoroi absorbs the chakra out of Sasuke.
Kakashi and Orochimaru: Face-to-Face!
As Kakashi safely releases Sasuke from the spell, Orochimaru suddenly shows up. Orochimaru expresses his desire for the power of Sharingan that the Uchiha clan holds in order to fulfill his ambitions. Meanwhile, in the third exam preliminaries, Zaku of the Hidden Sound, whose arm was broken by Sasuke, fights against the Hidden Leaf Village’s Shino.
Kunoichi Rumble: The Rivals Get Serious!
The preliminaries continue as the next match pits Sand ninja Gaara’s teammate Kankuro against Orochimaru’s minion Misumi. Soon after the battle starts, Misumi captures Kankuro, using a body that can freely dislocate numerous joints. But what Misumi captures is actually a doll—a puppet controlled by Kankuro.
The Ultimate Battle: Cha!
The fourth match is between Sakura and Ino, who are childhood friends and competitors for the affection of Sasuke. Although Sakura has admired Ino since she was young, she does not hesitate to fight her in this battle, and the two ninja appear well matched in skill and determination.
Killer Kunoichi and a Shaky Shikamaru
The fifth match is between Tenten and Temari. Tenten, who is the master of flying weapons, uses a variety of arsenal against her enemy, but they are repelled by Temari’s giant fan. The sixth match is Shikamaru versus Kin. Although Kin looks to have the advantage early in the match, Shikamaru uses his Shadow Possession Jutsu...
Akamaru Unleashed! Who’s Top Dog Now?
In the seventh match, Naruto clashes against Kiba, who brings along his dog Akamaru. Kiba uses his All-Four Jutsu to attack Naruto. Though Naruto appears to be in a bind, he manages to turn the tables. But then Akamaru and Kiba consume Food Pills and begin an intense assault on Naruto...
Surprise Attack! Naruto’s Secret Weapon!
By consuming Food Pills, Kiba and Akamaru increase chakra levels and start their counterattack on Naruto. However, Naruto uses Transformation Jutsu to thwart Kiba, who has a strong sense of smell, and tries to win the match with a new secret move. What does Naruto have in store for his opponent...?!
Byakugan Battle: Hinata Grows Bold!
Cousins Hinata and Neji of the Hyuga clan confront each other in the eighth match, and animosity between the two runs deep. Although the timid Hinata is pushed around by Neji’s aggressiveness, she gains strength by hearing Naruto’s encouraging words. With both ninja inheriting the Hyuga clans’s Byakugan (white-eye technique), how will this battle unfold...?
A Failure Stands Tall!
Hinata goes up against Neji, but he hits her pressure point by using his Byakugan (white eyes). Hinata’s flow of chakra is stopped, and she almost loses consciousness. But she finds courage by remembering Naruto not giving up in the face of any adversity in order to fulfill his way as a ninja.
Gaara vs. Rock Lee: The Power of Youth Explodes!
Gaara finally appears in the ninth match, and his opponent is taijutsu (physical technique) specialist Lee. Against Gaara, who manipulates the sand from his gourd, Lee uses his powerful taijutsu moves. As the intense battle between the two continues, the moment comes when Gaara’s defensive Sand Armor finally comes loose...
Lee’s Hidden Strength: Forbidden Secret Jutsu!
Lee uses the banned technique Primary Lotus to attack Gaara. It appears as if the match is over, but the move only damages the shell made by Gaara’s sand. Unable to move after using Renge, Lee is simply thrown around by Gaara.
The Fifth Gate: A Splendid Ninja is Born
Lee decides to use the forbidden move, Hidden Lotus, as a last resort. Unlike Primary Lotus, which releases one of the eight gates that have a concentration of chakra holes, Hidden Lotus opens three or more gates. When all eight gates are open, it could even lead to the death of the user. But Gaara answers back with his own vicious attack of Sand Coffin.
A Shadow in Darkness: Danger Approaches Sasuke
In the final match of the preliminaries, Choji fights against Orochimaru’s minion Dosu. The preliminaries are finally over, and the Hokage reveals the third exam, while lurking in the shadows Orochimaru unfolds an evil plot.
Ebisu Returns: Naruto’s Toughest Training Yet!
In preparation for the third exam that starts in a month, Naruto’s former mentor, Kakashi, chooses Ebisu to train the young ninja. Ebisu warns Naruto that he still lacks sufficient control of his chakra and makes him practice walking on water at a hot spring. Naruto impresses Ebisu by quickly learning the technique. Then suddenly, a figure appears before the two...
Long Time No See: Jiraiya Returns!
Jiraiya, one of the legendary Three Ninja, suddenly appears before Ebisu and Naruto. Naruto gives Jiraiya the nickname, “Pervy Sage.” But Naruto also asks Jiraiya to oversee his training instead of Ebisu. Jiraiya agrees, and finds the seal which contains the Nine-Tailed Fox inside Naruto.
The Summoning Jutsu: Wisdom of the Toad Sage!
The Sound Ninja Dosu appears before Gaara and intends on defeating Gaara. But Gaara beats him soundly. Stealthily watching them are a Jonin of the Sand Village and Kabuto! The Sand Village which has a formal alliance with Hidden Leaf Village has entered into an agreement with the Sound Village to destroy the Leaf. Hayate witnesses this secret meeting and rushes to report this to the Hokage. But he is confronted by Baki and they start to battle. Meanwhile, Jiraiya teaches Naruto the “Summoning Jutsu,” but what Naruto summons is...
A Feeling of Yearning, A Flower Full of Hope
Naruto continues training under Jiraiya to master the “Summoning Jutsu” which enables him to call forth various living beasts. But he has a hard time controlling the Chakra of the Nine-Tailed Fox which is sealed inside him. Meanwhile, Sakura worries about Sasuke who has been hospitalized and heads for the clinic. Around that time, the Hokage has gathered the Hidden Leaf Jonin in the meeting hall and informs them that Hayate has been found dead near Kikyo Castle.
Live or Die: Risk it All to Win it All!
It is three weeks since Naruto began training under Jiraiya. And Naruto has been on the brink of collapse many times. But Jiraiya believes that Naruto has the makings to become a future Hokage and continues the training. Later, Jiraiya throws him off a precipice. Jiraiya hopes that from the fear of death, Naruto will awaken and draw out the “Nine-Tail Chakra” inside him.
He Flies! He Jumps! He Lurks! Chief Toad Appears!
Naruto is finally able to draw out the Nine-Tail Chakra and utilize the “Summoning Jutsu.” Gamabunta appears and does not believe that Naruto summoned him. In order to make Gamabunta accept him, Naruto challenges the toad to shake him off his back and clings for dear life. Meanwhile back at the Sand Village, Baki gathers Temari, Kankuro and Gaara and tells them that they will take the next Chunin test.
Hospital Besieged: The Evil Hand Revealed!
On the day of the test, Gaara disappears from the inn where the Sand Ninja are staying and goes to Hidden Leaf Hospital. Gaara sneaks into Lee’s room and gazes coldly down him. And Gaara’s begins its assault on Lee. At that time, Shikamaru uses the Shadow Possession Jutsu to restrict Gaara’s movements.
The Final Rounds: Rush to the Battle Arena!
The day of the Exam finally arrives. Naruto’s first opponent is Neji Hyuga. Naruto is a bit nervous since Neji is rumored to be very strong. Naruto sets out for the main arena, but it is very far and there is the danger that he may be late. Konohamaru arrives and offers to show him a shortcut, but they get stuck in some trouble!
Byakugan vs. Shadow Clone Jutsu!
Finally, Chunin Exam starts with the eight Ninja who qualified in the preliminaries. But Sasuke is nowhere to be found. Naruto and Sakura worry for Sasuke’s safety. The first round starts with Naruto against Neji Hyuga.