Masashi Kishimoto

Naruto is incensed at the way Tsunade disrespects the position of Hokage and challenges her to a fight.

Finally, Chunin Exam starts with the eight Ninja who qualified in the preliminaries, but Sasuke is nowhere to be found.

Sasuke and Gaara'a match begins. Gaara begins his attack, but Sasuke has increased his speed to a level that amazes the audience.

Deeply hurt mentally and physically, Sasuke is taken back to the Hidden Leaf Village by Guy.

Gaara employs his Playing Possum Jutsu, which allows the Sand Spirit within him, Shukaku, to display its true power.

Sauske's speed and moves are identical to Lee's taijutsu, but Gaara is not an opponent who can be defeated with just taijutsu.

Naruto manages to complete the first step of his training, but the next step proves extremely difficult.

Jiraiya, one of the legendary Three Ninja, suddenly appears before Ebisu and Naruto.

Orochimaru's plan to destroy the Village Hidden in the Leaves is stopped. But the damage is extensive and work proceeds quickly to make repairs.

Naruto is helpless against Gaara's immense power. However, Naruto remembers Iruka's words...