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The episode focuses on the start of the , a high-stakes series of tests for ninja seeking promotion.

A veteran examinee named Kabuto approaches the group. He introduces his "Ninja Info Cards," which contain data on the various candidates. He uses these cards to give Sasuke and Naruto intelligence on dangerous opponents like Gaara and Rock Lee . naruto_023_ITA_480p.mp4

"Genin Takedown! All Nine Rookies Face Off!" (Italian title: Scontro all'ultimo sangue ). Story Arc: Chūnin Exams Arc. Original Air Date: March 13, 2003. Plot Summary The episode focuses on the start of the

Within the hall, they encounter the other "Rookies"—the classmates they graduated with from the Academy. This reunion is tense as they realize they are now all rivals. He uses these cards to give Sasuke and

Team 7 (Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura) enters the examination hall after a brief pep talk from their sensei, Kakashi.

After Naruto loudly declares he won't lose to anyone, three ninja from the Hidden Sound Village (Otogakure) attack Kabuto to show their strength. Despite appearing to dodge, Kabuto is mysteriously injured, coughing and losing his glasses.