Come on!
Running like a fugitive,
Being chased by something
Inside my heart is pounding
My throat dry like it's withering
For no single one,
To none does belong,
This time is ours, right now...
Unraveling the pain,
Unraveling our hearts,
Unraveling shadows
Stifling our breath,
Reaching for beyond,
Tearing through the dark
In fighting and in love
To the distant light above,
Yes, we are on the way
I wanna rock...
Rockin' my heart
You're an embarrassment to our village.
Why do you think we came all the way here to the Leaf Village?
P-Please listen to me Gaara.
T-They started it.
Shut up!
I'll kill you.
U-Understood, I was wrong.
I-I'm sorry, I'm really sorry.
Excuse them, you guys.
This guy... has unpleasant eyes.
To think he was able to hit Kankuro with a tiny rock so easily.
This guy's... good.
Let's go.
We didn't come here to fool around.
I know.
Wait up.
What is it?
Judging from your headbands you're Ninjas from the Hidden Village of Sand, right?
The Land of Fire and the Land of Wind are allied nations,
but a treaty prevent ninjas from entering each other countries without permission.
State your purpose.
Depending on circumstances...
So this is what they mean by the darkest place being under the candlestick.
Don't you know anything about it?
My permit.
As you guessed, we're Genins of The Hidden Village of Sand from the Land of Wind.
We came to this village to take the Chuunin selection exam.
Chuunin selection exam...?
Identify yourselves!
The powerful enemies that have arrived!!
Identify yourselves, the powerful enemies that have arrived.
What is the Chuunin selection exam anyway?
You really don't know anything, do you?
Bro, if you pass the exam you can advance from a Genin to a Chuunin.
Really, then i should take it too.
Hey! You there.
What's your name?
Huh? M-Me?
No, the one with the gourd next to you.
Gaara of the desert.
You interest me as well.
Name?
It's Uchiha Sasuke.
Hey, hey. What about me?
Not interested.
Things have gotten interesting.
Konohamaru, do I look weak?
Compared to Sasuke, yes.
Sasuke, I won't lose to you!
What's with you all of a sudden?
What do you think?
I don't think they're anything special.
But the black haired one from the Konoha and the one with the gourd from the Sand...
those two need to be checked.
Now then, in conjunction with beginning the Chuunin selection exam,
let us first have those in charge of the new Genins step forward.
Kakashi, Kurenai and Asuma.
So? Are there any Genin from your squads you wish to recommend for these exams?
It goes without saying,
but if it's a Genin who has carried out eight or more formal missions,
you can recommend them for the exams if you wish.
Well, as a general rule, having carried out more than twice that amount of missions is appropriate.
There's no need to hear this.
It's too soon for them.
Then, first Kakashi.
The Kakashi led Group 7.
Uchiha Sasuke.
Uzumaki Naruto.
Haruno Sakura.
I Hatake Kakashi, recommend these three for the Chuunin selection exam.
The Kurenai led Group 8.
Hyuga Hinata.
Inuzuka Kiba.
Aburame Shino.
I Yuhi Kurenai, recommend these three.
The Asuma led Group 10.
Yamanaka Ino.
Nara Shikamaru.
Akimichi Choji.
I Sarutobi Asuma, recommend these three.
All three recommended...
To think rookies will be in the Chuunin Exam.
Hasn't it been five years since that last happened?
Please wait!
What is it, Iruka?
Hokage-sama, please let me say one thing.
This may be presumptuous,
but as for the nine names that were given, I was in charge of them at the Academy.
I admit they were all talented students, but it's too soon!
They should be tested after having gained more experience!
I became a Chuunin when I was six years younger than Naruto.
Naruto is different from you!
Is it your intent to crush that boy?!
They are always complaining about important missions.
Teaching them a lesson once would be fun.
Trying to crush them would also interesting.
W-What did you say?!
Well, joking aside.
Iruka Sensei...
I understand what you want to say.
It's aggravating, I know.
However...
Kakashi.
Stop it.
Stay out of this! They're not your students anymore.
Now they're my subordinates.
Man... troublesome people.
B-But the Chuunin Exam is also known as...
Iruka.
I understand your point.
Hokage-sama.
Therefore, I have decided to conduct a special preliminary exam for these rookie Genins.
P-Preliminary exam?!
Hey, hey, hey!
Why is it that he's the one who always calls us out, and then makes us wait?!
That's right! That's right!
What's he going to do about the feelings of a girl who accidentally overslept and didn't blow dry her hair?!
I overslept so I haven't washed my face and didn't brush my teeth.
Y-You, that's dirty.
Why are these guys so hyper first thing in the morning?
Hey, good morning guys.
Today I got a bit lost on the path of life.
Right! That's a lie!
Uh, well...
This is sudden, but I recommended you guys for the Chuunin selection exam, so...
Here, your applications.
Chuunin exam.
That being said, the recommendations are not mandatory.
You guys are free to decide whether you take the exam or not.
Yes! Kakashi Sensei, I love you!
Hey, stop it. Let go already.
Only those who want to take the exam, sign that application and
come to room 301 of the academy at 3:00 p.m. five days from now.
That's it.
Chuunin Exam. Chuunin Exam.
Uzumaki Naruto
Chuunin Exams, eh.
I bet lots of strong guys will be there.
For example, that guy.
And this guy.
Okaaay! I won't lose to anybody no matter what!
If I take the first place I'll become the Hokage in no time.
Sure enough, it's decided that Naruto will be the Hokage.
I'll just retire my elderly self at once.
Yaaaay!
I might be able to fight him.
I don't want to.
Here I can't keep up with Sasuke, and not even with Naruto.
The Chuunin exam, no way.
Oh, big-bro Naruto, Let's play.
Sure, I don't have any missions today so I'll play with you.
Yeah!
Leader! Konohamaru-chan!
What're you going to do with Moegi?!
Hey, you! Let Moegi go!
Damn it, let's follow them, Konohamaru.
Y-Yeah!
W-Wait.
Chuunin Exams, eh.
Yo.
Sasuke-kun, what's up?
How about we go for a little walk?
No way. For real?
Well well... So you can keep up at this speed?
Wait for me. Moegi!
Bro, where'd you go?
I think we are lost.
Nooo! Let me go!
Even the strongly fortified Village of Konoha,
will be mine if I slip in the middle of Chuunin exam's.
That was fast.
Hey! You fat old man!
What're you going to do with Moegi?
What am I going to do you ask?
You want to know?
Wha?!
Don't move!
If you do, the brat's dead!
You. Why are you doing this?!
I want the first Hokage's Scroll of Sealing!
If you bring it to me, I'll return the brat!
Scroll of Sealing...
Umm...
Sasuke-kun...
What's up, all of a sudden?
Sakura.
Give up on the Chuunin Exam. It's too early for you.
Really?
I thought so.
The Chuunin exam is filled with skilled people.
You might die if you're not careful.
Sasuke-kun.
So you're worried about me, right?
Yeah, kind of.
What a display of affection.
Get lost! If you don't want to die.
Don't talk as if you know everything!
Don't make me angry!
Sasuke-kun.
Don't take me lightly!
Sasuke-kun!
Sasuke-kun?
Sasuke-kun!
What're you doing?
Hurry up and bring me the Scroll of Sealing!
What will happen... if I say hell no?
You don't care what happens to this brat?
Heh, I'm fine with whatever happens to that bunch of straw.
Wha?! When did he do that?!
I've taken Moegi back from you all right.
As expected great leader! Moegi respects you.
(Bunshin no Jutsu: Clone Technique)
Damn it! Bunshin no Jutsu, eh?
You don't know when to give up!
Naruto!
Ah, you're late, Konohamaru!
Konohamaru-chan, I was scared.
Oh, there there.
Leader, did you catch him?
Yes, as you can see.
Huh? What?
(Kawarimi no Jutsu: Body Replacement Technique)
Oh, it's the Kawarimi no Jutsu!
Damn it! When did he switch?!
I see...
If you don't want to turn out like this, you'll give up on the Chuunin exam too.
Sasuke-kun, don't die!
Big mistake if you think I'd say that.
I was aware of this Genjutsu right from the start.
What?!
The real Sasuke wouldn't do something like invite me to go for a walk!
Don't make me say such frustrating things!
That kind of elementary Genjutsu won't work on me.
Did you say elementary?
That's right.
Incidentally, I've seen through that you're also an illusion and aren't really here!
I don't know about...
that!
See?
Just what I'd expect of Kakashi's subordinate.
However, this might become reality in the Chuunin exam!
I wonder if you can endure that?
I'm not scared! I'll take them on anytime!
The Chuunin Exam isn't...
I'm still not sure if I can do it.
That was a stupid thing to do.
How was it?
We went to the trouble of having a special preliminary exam,
but all nine of the rookies passed.
As you say, it appears their skills have definitely improved.
Well, the actual Chuunin Exam won't just end at this, but...
Hey, have you heard?
Rookies are going to be in the Chuunin Exam for the first time in five years.
No way.
It's probably just a Jonin battle of wills or something anyway.
No...
The story is that three among them are that Kakashi's unit.
That's interesting.
Well, either way.
It will be a sad story.
Sakura-chan, you're late.
Yeah, sorry.
Morning, Sasuke-kun.
Yeah.
Something is strange about Sakura.
So, are you sure you're going to attempt taking the Chuunin exam with that skill?
May it'd be best if you brats quit.
You're green assed brats after all.
Please let us through.
That's horrible.
What did you say?
Listen, we're being nice to you.
The Chuunin Exam is extremely difficult.
We have seen many who gave up on becoming a Ninja or became seriously injured taking this exam.
Also, a Chuunin is at the level of a unit leader.
Mission failures, death of subordinates, it's all part of the responsibilities of the leader.
And to think these brats are trying to...
What's so bad about weeding out those who won't pass anyway?!
A sound argument.
However, you will let me through.
And could you also immediately undo this Genjutsu barrier?
I have business on the third floor.
What's this guy talking about?
No idea.
Well, So you noticed, eh?
How about you, Sakura?
You should have been the first one to notice it.
Your analytical skills and Genjutsu know how have improved the most in our squad, so...
Sasuke-kun.
Thank you.
Of course. I noticed it ages ago.
You see, this is the second floor.
Yup.
Well, not bad, but catching on isn't enough.
Right?
He's fast.
This person.
He's like a different person from when he was getting hit before.
He stopped my kick.
What's with that Chakra in his arm?
Hey, this isn't what you promised.
You were the one who said you didn't want to carelessly attract attention and be watched.
But...
Oh boy, this again.
This guy...
The marks where he was hit are disappearing.
Faking, huh?
My name's Rock Lee. Your name's Sakura-san, right?
Please go out with me! I'll protect you until I die!
Absolutely... not.
You're... too intense.
Hey, you there.
Identify yourself.
Damn it! Again?
It's always about Sasuke!
When asking for someone's name, give yours first.
You're, a rookie, right? How old are you?
I'm not obliged to answer.
What?
Cute.
Too intense, huh.
Uninterested, huh.
Now then. Sasuke-kun, Naruto, let's go.
So those are Kakashi's and Guy's treasured brats.
Well, for the time being their applications will pass.
Yeah.
It appears this year's test takers will be amusing...
For us examiners too.
Well, well, looks like this Chuunin exam is full of monsters.
♪ Cultivate your hunger before you idealize.
♪ Motivate your anger to make them all realize.
♪ Climbing the mountain, never coming down.
♪ Break into the contents, never falling down.
♪ My knee is still shaking, like I was twelve,
♪ Sneaking out of the classroom, by the back door.
♪ A man railed at me twice though, but I didn't care.
♪ Waiting is wasting for people like me.
♪ Don't try to live so wise.
♪ Don't cry 'cause you're so right.
♪ Don't dry with fakes or fears,
♪ 'Cause you will hate yourself in the end.
♪ Don't try to live so wise.
♪ Don't cry 'cause you're so right.
♪ Don't dry with fakes or fears,
♪ 'Cause you will hate yourself in the end.
♪ Don't try to live so wise.
♪ Don't cry 'cause you're so right.
♪ Don't dry....