: Kakashi, along with other Jōnin leaders Asuma and Kurenai, officially recommends his rookie Genin for the Chūnin Exams. Iruka vehemently opposes this, fearing they lack the experience for such a dangerous test, but Kakashi insists they are ready.
: To verify their readiness, Iruka disguises himself as a foreign ninja and attacks Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura individually. After they each demonstrate their growth and resolve, Iruka is satisfied and formally withdraws his opposition. : Kakashi, along with other Jōnin leaders Asuma
Identify Yourself: Powerful New Rivals | Narutopedia | Fandom After they each demonstrate their growth and resolve,
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Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha, Sakura Haruno, Kakashi Hatake, Iruka Umino, Gaara, and Rock Lee.
In , titled "Identify Yourself: Powerful New Rivals!" , the story shifts into the high-stakes Chūnin Exams arc . Following their mission in the Land of Waves, Team 7 returns to the Hidden Leaf Village, where Kakashi Hatake recommends Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura for the upcoming promotional exams, much to the concern of their former teacher, Iruka Umino. Episode Plot Summary
Team 7 must decide whether to accept the high-risk exam while facing pressure from new rivals.