The Raikage is furious and refuses to participate.

into the open by showing that the villages are working together.

Kakashi attempts to meet Hanzō for an invite, but the village remains secretive. 🎞️ Visual Recap & Highlights

, who is facing internal threats from a coup d'état within the Sand Village. Rejection from Other Nations

Dive deeper into the start of the New Chūnin Exams arc with these summaries and reviews: Naruto Shippuden Episode 394: Filler Summary and Review TikTok · narutosmania

Naruto Shippuuden Episode 394, titled serves as the gateway to one of the series' most nostalgic filler arcs. While the main plot of the Fourth Shinobi World War is at its peak, this episode takes a step back into the past to show how Naruto's friends grew while he was away training with Jiraiya. 📋 Episode Overview Title: The New Chūnin Exams (Aratanaru Chūnin Shiken) English Dub Release: Approximately 2017 Arc Name: In Naruto's Footsteps: The Friends' Paths Canon Status: Filler (Anime-original backstory) 📖 Key Plot Summary

Following the destruction caused by Orochimaru's earlier invasion, the Leaf Village is still recovering. decides to host a joint Chūnin Exam with the Hidden Sand Village. Her secret goal is twofold: