Naruto, Keep on Training: Pop Goes the Water Balloon

Gaara disappears from the inn and goes to Hidden Leaf Hospital.

The day of the Chunin Exam arrives, and Naruto's first opponent is Neji Hyuga.

The Chunin Exam begins with the eight ninja who qualified.

Naruto can't use his Shadow Clone Jutsu against Neji.

Naruto and Neji's battle continues.

Defeated by Naruto, Neji is taken to the hospital.

Sasuke's match is postponed; now it's Shikamaru's turn.

Shikamaru, who has the upper hand against Temari, makes a surprising decision.

Sasuke and Gaara's match begins. Gaara begins talking to himself, as if he's addressing someone.

Sauske's speed and moves are identical to Lee’s Taijutsu, but Gaara can't easily be defeated.

Someone uses Genjutsu to put everyone in the arena to sleep.

Orochimaru, the Sound and Sand Ninja begin their move against the Hidden Leaf Village.

Pakkun, Naruto, Sakura and Shikamaru pursue Sasuke.

Orochimaru encloses the Hokage inside a barrier.

Sasuke catches up to Gaara, Temari and Kankuro.

The Hokage resorts to a Jutsu unknown to Orochimaru.

Shino shows up as Sasuke and Kankuro battle.

Half of Gaara's body has been transformed as Sasuke continues the battle against him.

By the time Naruto and Sakura catch up, Sasuke has collapsed.

Naruto declares that he fights for his comrades, but Gaara contends he fights only for himself.

Naruto is helpless against Gaara's strength.

Gaara employs his Playing Possum Jutsu, which allows Shukaku to display its true power.

Set on protecting Sakura, Naruto attacks Gaara over and over.

Orochimaru's plan to destroy the Village Hidden in the Leaves is thwarted.

Kakashi arrives just in time to help Asuma and Kurenai.

Jiraiya and Naruto are on a mission to find one of the legendary Sannin.

Sasuke rushes to the town where Naruto is staying.

Jiraiya saves Naruto, but finds out Itachi and the Akatsuki organization are after Naruto.

Sasuke is taken back to the Hidden Leaf Village by Guy.

Naruto begins his training with Jiraiya.

Naruto completes the first step of his training, but the second proves to be extremely difficult.

Orochimaru and Kabuto appear before Tsunade and Shizune.

For healing his arms, Orochimaru offers to bring Tsunade's younger brother back to life.

Angered by Tsunade's disrespect of the position of Hokage, Naruto challenges her to a fight.

Naruto practices hard to win the necklace from Tsunade, deep in conflict over Orochimaru's offer.

Tsunade almost gives in to Orochimaru's tempting offer.

Orochimaru and Kabuto call forth a giant snake.

Naruto is seriously injured by Kabuto and is on the brink of death.

Jiraiya, Tsunade and Orochimaru release their summoning Jutsu to start a battle.

Tsunade, Naruto and the others head back to the Leaf Village but stop at a town with hot springs.

Naruto asks Tsunade to heal Sasuke and Lee.

Lee hesitates when asked whether he will quit the path of a ninja or undergo a risky surgery.

After being advised to quit the path of the Shinobi, Lee recalls his first meeting with Guy.