After the three ninjas take their leave, Sasuke realizes he has a powerful rival out there. The next day, Kakashi announces that he has recommended all of them for the Chuunin Exams. While Naruto and Sasuke are pleased, Sakura is afraid of letting everyone down. Also, someone decides they aren't ready and decides to test their abilities.
Stars: Junko Takeuchi, Noriaki Sugiyama, Chie Nakamura
Director(s): Hayato Date, Matsuo Asami
Writer(s): Masashi Kishimoto, Katsuyuki Sumizawa