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

Thinking of Haku, Naruto angrily confronts Zabuza. Zabuza is devastated by the loss of Haku, the only person he could trust in the world.

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.

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.

The hardest part of the first exam comes with question 10. Before the ninja hear the question, Ibiki declares what seems like a harsh and unreasonable rule for that problem…

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, Sasuke and Sakura officially register for the Chunin Exam. In this examination, three ninja form a team, and in order to pass, not a single member is allowed to fail. Teamwork becomes absolutely vital for success in this test.

As Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura prepare for the exam, a ninja with short bobbed hair and thick eyebrows named Rock Lee appears. Lee proceeds to challenge Sasuke to a duel.

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

Naruto and his team return to the Village Hidden in the Leaves after their battle in Land of Waves.