, titled " The Chūnin Exams Begin! " , is the second episode of the filler arc titled In Naruto's Footsteps: The Friends' Paths . It originally aired in Japan on January 15, 2015 . Episode Overview
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Masahiro Hikokubo, Masashi Kishimoto, and Junki Takegami Naruto Shippuden Episode 395
Initially, Sakura declines, fearing her lack of strength compared to her former teammates will hold Ino and Chōji back. However, after reflecting on her medical ninjutsu training with Tsunade and her desire to stand on equal footing with Naruto and Sasuke, she changes her mind and joins them.
In Sunagakure, Gaara reveals his intention to supervise the exams personally. He views the event as a way to make amends with those who still fear or hate him and as a tribute to his bond with Naruto. Key Characters & Voice Cast , titled " The Chūnin Exams Begin
According to the Narutopedia Episode Guide , the main cast includes: Japanese Voice (Seiyū) English Voice Actor Junko Takeuchi Maile Flanagan Sakura Haruno Chie Nakamura Kate Higgins Gaara Akira Ishida Liam O'Brien Fū Ryoko Shiraishi Kari Wahlgren Konan Atsuko Tanaka Dorothy Elias-Fahn Shikamaru Nara Shotaro Morikubo Ino Yamanaka Ryoka Yuzuki Colleen O'Shaughnessey Chōji Akimichi Kentaro Ito Robbie Rist Production Credits Director: Hayato Date
The story is set during the two-and-a-half-year time skip, focusing on the second Chūnin Exams co-hosted by Konohagakure and Sunagakure while Naruto is away training with Jiraiya. Episode Overview For a full list of episodes
Fū, the Seven-Tails' Jinchūriki, is eager to see the outside world and make friends. Despite Lord Shibuki's concerns, he eventually allows her to participate in the exams with two guardians, provided she keeps her Jinchūriki status a secret.