Kate Higgins

Raijin and Fujin have superhuman strength. Naruto buys some time.

Thanks to Naruto's ingenious plan, Kakashi is freed from the water prison.

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...

A curse mark covers half of Sasuke's body.

Naruto sends Sasuke flying; Sasuke claims Naruto does not understand his feelings.

The Hidden Leaf ninja battles the Amachi at sea.

Naruto's team joins Kabuto on their journey to the tower, but on the way, they are trapped by the genjutsu (illusion technique) of the Hidden Rain Village's genin (low rank ninja), Oboro's team.

As Kakashi safely releases Sasuke from the spell, Orochimaru suddenly shows up. Orochimaru expresses his desire for the power of Sharingan that the Uchiha clan holds in order to fulfill his ambitions.

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

Gaara finally appears in the ninth match, and his opponent is taijutsu (physical technique) specialist Lee.