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: 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.

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Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha, Sakura Haruno, Kakashi Hatake, Iruka Umino, Gaara, and Rock Lee. : To verify their readiness, Iruka disguises himself

: 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.

Team 7 must decide whether to accept the high-risk exam while facing pressure from new rivals. Team 7 must decide whether to accept the

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: While wandering the village, Naruto and his friends encounter foreign ninjas from the Hidden Sand Village , including Gaara , Kankurō , and Temari , who are in town for the exams. Team 7 encounters Rock Lee

: Near the registration hall, Team 7 encounters Rock Lee , a powerful Taijutsu specialist who surprises Sasuke by easily deflecting an altercation and later challenging him to a duel. Key Episode Details Title Identify Yourself: Powerful New Rivals! Arc Chūnin Exams Arc Main Conflict