Sasuke’s match is postponed and suddenly, it is Shikamaru’s turn. He has shown no eagerness to fight, thinking that his is merely a secondary match…

In the Shikamaru and Temari’s match, Shikamaru who had the upper hand suddenly makes a surprising decision!

While Naruto concentrates on the training to control his chakra, a mysterious person suddenly appears before him.

On the day of the test, Gaara disappears from the inn where the Sand Ninja are staying and goes to Hidden Leaf Hospital.

While Sakura fends off the Sound ninja attack by herself, the rival Ino team 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.

The Grass ninja that attacks Sasuke and Sakura has more power than the two can handle.

It is three weeks since Naruto began training under Jiraiya. And Naruto has been on the brink of collapse many times.

Naruto and his team begin the first exam, a written test. The exam proctor is a special jonin (upper rank ninja) named Ibiki Morino, who is an infamous expert in interrogation.

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...

Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura are among those chosen to take the Chunin (middle rank ninja) Qualification Exam.

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!

Sasuke and Gaara’a anticipated match begins. Gaara eerily talks to himself, as though addressing someone.

Jiraiya, one of the legendary Three Ninja, suddenly appears before Ebisu and Naruto. Naruto gives Jiraiya the nickname, "Pervy Sage."

Once again, the time has come to fight Zabuza, and this time he's got company--the tracking ninja who supposedly killed him.

In preparation for the third exam that starts in a month, Naruto's former mentor, Kakashi, chooses Ebisu to train the young ninja.