Our 3 ninjas were able to fight off their first attacker. The transforming Jutsu makes our team very suspicious. It seems their battle in the forest has just begun. Will our team be able to fight off this next attack from this extremely powerful new enemy and complete the mission?

Naruto, after defeating the demon snake, returns to help Sakura & Sasuke with thier battle against this fearsome and powerful opponent. With three mysterious dead ninjas outside the forest the problems inside become more dire. Naruto fights with all his strength but is cast aside. Can our Sasuke break his fear and continue the battle?

Sasuke attacks using all his strength and tactics. After delivering a devestating attack Sasuke is bitten on the neck and cursed. We learn that the examiner, Azuki, was once Oebimaru's student. Who is Oebimaru, and what is his purpose in the forest? Will Sasuke survive, can Sakura defend both of her friends?

Sakura is left alone defending the paralyzed Naruto and Sasuke. Just as things look their worst Lee Rock appears and promises to protect Sakura with his life. His amazing speed and strength seem to be more than enough to stop the attackers, but because he is out numbered even Lee cannot defeat the trio from the Sound Village sent by Oebimaru. What will happen to our friends, can Sakura defeat these ninjas?

With Lee defeated by the mysterious Sound Ninjas' attack Sakura is left alone to defend Lee, Sasuke and Naruto? Sakura summons her strength and finally fights with all of her might. Will her power be enough to stop these Sound ninjas from killing all of her friends? Will any other ninjas from the Konoha village come to her aid?

As Sasuke fights inside his coma Sakura is now protected by her friend and rival Ino. Her team of ninjas each has a unique power and uses it to prevent the Sound Ninjas from killing Sakura or her teammates. But will these techiniques be enough to defeat the ninjas and protect everyone? Will Saskue awaken and defeat the sound ninjas?

We follow another group of three ninjas during this episode Kiba, Shino, and Hinata. After capturing their scroll they decide to investigate the other ninjas. They run into the ninjas from the village of Sand. Who are these ninjas and how can they be so powerful? Will our group of three reach the tower, or will these Sand ninjas attack?

With time running out Naruto and Sakura decide on a plan to read their scroll. Luckily Kabuto, a Konoha ninja, stops them and they begin travelling towards the tower. It seems no matter how far they walk or which direction they go they are not getting any closer. They have been trapped and will they all be able to survive this last attack and make it to the tower?

Our group is now caught in a fierce battle with ninjas who are experts in illusion. With intelligent moves and a great strategy Naruto and his friends manage to defeat them and gain the scroll of heaven to pass the test. As they arrive at the tower we discover that Kabuto is not who he seems. What is his real motive, and can our friends finally finish the test and move on?

All of the rookies from the Konoha village passed the test. There are 21 lower ninjas ready to take the third test. In this episode our ninjas learn the true meaning for the middle ninja exam as well as the importance of it. Our ninjas now are ready for the 3rd and final part of the test, but how many of them will be able to make it?

Just as our lower ninjas start to feel good about passing the test they are told that there will be a trial match and only half of them will be able to take part in the 3rd test. Kabuto mysteriously resigns from the match and Sasuke is the first one to fight. But without the use of his Sharingan or his Chakara does he stand a chance against Kai?

Sasuke with a great deal of help from Lee's attack manages to defeat his opponent. The next match is between Shino and a sound ninja. Though Shino seems confident he is quickly hit, and after Kakashi manages to seal the evil curse mark on Sasuke, Orochimaru shows up. Will Shino be able to defeat this Ninja of the Sound Village, and will Kakashi be able to defend Sasuke from Orochimaru?

While Kakashi protects Sasuke from Orochimaru, Shino is battling with the sound ninja. After a surprise attack the power of Shino's bugs is more than the sound ninja can take and Shino wins the match. Next up is Kankarou from the Sand and Ken from Kabuto's group. Both boast of finishing the other off quickly, but who will win this match?

Kankarou after displaying his abilities as a puppeteer dispatches his adversary. The next match begins Sakura vs. Ino. We learn a great deal of the deep and important history that these two share. After Sakura realizes that Ino is not fighting at her best she convinces her that all bets are off. Can they overcome their friendly past and finally fight as ninjas as hard as they can? We will see next episode.

The battle between Ino and Sakura rages on. Both unwilling to give up, but with a nicely laid trap Ino uses her Exchange skill to take control of Sakura. Naruto with a last bit of encouragement helps Sakura snap out of the mind control. Both with their last bit of strength knock each other out.

Ten-Ten vs. Temari, though Ten-Ten throws every weapon she can at Temari she can not seem to penetrate her defeses. With one last final strike Temari knocks out Ten-Ten. The next battle is Nara vs. Kin the female Sound ninja. Nara after enduring some painful attacks devises a strategy and defeats Kin. The next match Naruto vs. Kiba.

In this episode we learn of the true powers and strength of Kiba and his dog. They perform many different attacks including one in which his dog morphs into another Kiba. Though Naruto is strong and he has grown much since he was in school does he have enough strength and power to defeat his fearsome opponent Kiba?

After some quick thinking and trickery Naruto manages to defeat Kiba's dog Akamaru but he still cannot keep up with Kiba's speed. Due to a lucky coincidence he manages to pull off his new move called the Naruto Combo, based on Lee's powerful combination, and defeats Kiba. There are only a few ninjas left who have not fought, who will be in the next amazing match?

Our next match Neji vs Hinata. Both come from the same bloodline but different families. Through encouragement from Naruto Hinata decides to face Neji and do her best. Both have very unique abilities and it will be a tough fight. Who will ultimately win the battle, and will the loser survive?

The battle rages on between Neji and Hinata. Neji is obviously more skilled, but because of her faith and encouragement from Naruto Hinata continues to fight with all her heart. But even with all her strength it is not enough to defeat Neji, and Hinata is hurt very badly during the fight. Will she ever recover?

Naruto seeks out Kakashi for training, but Kakashi assigns him to Ebisu, the ninja in charge of training the Hokage's grandson. Naruto is not happy by this decision so Ebisu to prove himself to Naruto challenges him to escape him by running away. Naruto tries hard but cannot escape Ebisu. Even after using his shadow divide skill he cannot escape, and finally becomes willing to train under Ebisu. Ebisu is determined to help Naruto learn basic control of his abilities and his first task is to balance himself on the water without falling in. The problem is they are training in the hot springs! Will Naruto be able to complete and survive this first task?