: While wandering the village, Naruto and his friends encounter foreign ninjas from the Hidden Sand Village , including Gaara , Kankurō , and Temari , who are in town for the exams.
Team 7 must decide whether to accept the high-risk exam while facing pressure from new rivals.
Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha, Sakura Haruno, Kakashi Hatake, Iruka Umino, Gaara, and Rock Lee. : While wandering the village, Naruto and his
In , titled "Identify Yourself: Powerful New Rivals!" , the story shifts into the high-stakes Chūnin Exams arc . Following their mission in the Land of Waves, Team 7 returns to the Hidden Leaf Village, where Kakashi Hatake recommends Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura for the upcoming promotional exams, much to the concern of their former teacher, Iruka Umino. Episode Plot Summary
Identify Yourself: Powerful New Rivals | Narutopedia | Fandom In , titled "Identify Yourself: Powerful New Rivals
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: Near the registration hall, Team 7 encounters Rock Lee , a powerful Taijutsu specialist who surprises Sasuke by easily deflecting an altercation and later challenging him to a duel. Key Episode Details Title Identify Yourself: Powerful New Rivals! Arc Chūnin Exams Arc Main Conflict : Near the registration hall, Team 7 encounters
: To verify their readiness, Iruka disguises himself as a foreign ninja and attacks Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura individually. After they each demonstrate their growth and resolve, Iruka is satisfied and formally withdraws his opposition.