Surviving the Cut! The Rookie Nine Together Again!

Season 1, Episode 37, Aired
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The second exam ends and Team 7 has made it through. They open their scrolls and Iruka is summoned and he explains what it means to be a Chuunin and expresses his concern for the three. His worries are put to ease with a comment from Naruto. Meanwhile, Anko informs the ANBU about Orochimaru the S-Class criminal who even the ANBU cannot stop. As the group enters a large room, they see that all of the Konoha rookie Genins have passed, along with Kabuto's group, Gaara's group, the Sound ninja group, and Rock Lee's group. The Third Hokage explains to everyone what the third exam truly holds. They aren't just testing, they're actually fighting a miniature war!moreless
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  • this episode was great

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    By nightwader, May 26, 2008 Report Abuse
    This episode was good i got it on dvd so i cant watch when ever, it describes the 3rd test with the perfect amount of detail ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha hahah ah ahahah ha hah ah hah ha ha h ah aha hahah ahah ah ha ha hha ah ha ha aha aha ha haha aha aahaha ahaha ahahaha ahahaha ahaahah ha ha ha h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h hmoreless

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  • Our heroes pass the second chunin exam.

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    By stitch069917, May 21, 2008 Report Abuse
    Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura have made it to the temple with the Heaven and Earth scrolls. They read a sign posted on the wall and figure out that they must open the scrolls now. Nauto and Sakura open the scrolls and a summoning jutsu is released. Iruka senei appears. Iruka congratulates Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura for completing the second chunin exam. Sakura asks Iruka about the sign on the wall and he explains what it means. If a ninja is lacking knowledge he should study harder and if a ninja is physically weak they should train that much harder every day. Now all the genin are to assemble in a room to hear instructions from the third Hokage....moreless

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  • Kinda Boring.

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    By TheBunnySage, Jan 30, 2008 Report Abuse
    This episode is the last one for The Chunin Exams arc: Phase Two, what the point of the scrolls were and the concern of which Iruka still has for Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura. This was a good way to end an arc. The explanation that the 3rd Hokage gave for the preliminary round was informative and it made sense. This episode also showed the concern in which Sakura had for Sasuke. Sakura needs to learn not to get into anyone's business. I know she cares about Sasuke but she just needs to learn not to be so nosy. The episode was informative about the exam.moreless

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  • Sasuke, Naruto and Sakura open the scrolls. Iruka talks about being a Chunin and what it means to be one. He also explains his concern about them. The team is lead into the main room and they see the rest of rookie nine and other teams. The Hokage speaks.moreless

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    By glostlover, Nov 11, 2007 Report Abuse
    This episode is the last one for The Chunin Exams arc: Phase Two, what the point of the scrolls were and the concern of which Iruka still has for Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura. This was a good way to end an arc. The explanation that the 3rd Hokage gave for the preliminary round was informative and it made sense. This episode also showed the concern in which Sakura had for Sasuke. Sakura needs to learn not to get into anyone's business. I know she cares about Sasuke but she just needs to learn not to be so nosy. The episode was informative about the exam.moreless

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  • The rookies are back together again.

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    By Empoleon64, Aug 31, 2007 Report Abuse
    The episode started out with Iruka discribing what the scolls meant. Meanwhile, Kabuto was helping Orochimaru. Yup, he works for Orochimaru. He's a spy for Orochimaru. Guess what? The nine rookies are back together again. The sand and sounds made it too. So did Team 9. Anko and the examinators was talking about Orochimaru and how the ANBU cannot defeat him. Anyways, it's time to start battle. There was so many candidates left that they have to do a preliminary round. The 3rd Hokage explained the rules. Who will battle who? Find out on the next episode of Naruto .moreless

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  • Trivia

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    • In one of the scenes where The Hokage is explaining about the Third Exam, Sakura's hair is long. A few scenes later, she has her current short hair. Edit
    • When Iruka is telling Team 7 that they had found out the secret of the scrolls, the symbol on Sasuke's shirt disappears. However, a few seconds later, it is back. Edit

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    • This episode marks the first appearance of Baki, the sensei of Gaara, Kankuro and Temari. Edit
    • Poland Aidate: October 5, 2007 Edit
    • The meaning of the scrolls is to teach the Genin a lesson about being a Chunin. The lesson the Hokage wrote about being a Chunin is that, it takes both strength and knowledge to be a ninja, and that which ever you lack you must obtain. The Heaven scroll represents knowledge and the Earth scroll represents strength, a Chunin must have both to succeed. Edit

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    • Hokage: The third exam is a fight for life with the pride of your village and your own dreams at stake. Edit
    • Iruka: If a scroll was opened, we were ordered to knock out whoever opened it...some ninja found that out the hard way. Sasuke: Heh! It's a good thing you didn't open up yours...huh, Naruto? Naruto: I owe you one! Thanks a million, Kabuto! Inner Sakura: Cha! That was a close one! Edit
    • Lee: (Thinking) Guy-Sensei is just the coolest teacher ever. I mean, he is so cool, he practically glows with cool. (out-loud) You watch, Guy-Sensei! Someday I'll make you proud of me! (Lee flashes back to how he tried to protect Sakura, then thinks how he saw Sakura cry) I do not want to see tears from anyone close to me ever again. That is why, I am never going to lose again Guy-Sensei! Never! Edit

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