Naruto

Gaara disappears from the inn and goes to Hidden Leaf Hospital.

The day of the Chunin Exam arrives, and Naruto's first opponent is Neji Hyuga.

The Chunin Exam begins with the eight ninja who qualified.

Naruto can't use his Shadow Clone Jutsu against Neji.

Naruto and Neji's battle continues.

Defeated by Naruto, Neji is taken to the hospital.

Sasuke's match is postponed; now it's Shikamaru's turn.

Shikamaru, who has the upper hand against Temari, makes a surprising decision.

Sasuke and Gaara's match begins. Gaara begins talking to himself, as if he's addressing someone.

Sauske's speed and moves are identical to Lee’s Taijutsu, but Gaara can't easily be defeated.

Someone uses Genjutsu to put everyone in the arena to sleep.

Orochimaru, the Sound and Sand Ninja begin their move against the Hidden Leaf Village.

Pakkun, Naruto, Sakura and Shikamaru pursue Sasuke.

Orochimaru encloses the Hokage inside a barrier.

Sasuke catches up to Gaara, Temari and Kankuro.

The Hokage resorts to a Jutsu unknown to Orochimaru.

Shino shows up as Sasuke and Kankuro battle.

Half of Gaara's body has been transformed as Sasuke continues the battle against him.

By the time Naruto and Sakura catch up, Sasuke has collapsed.

Naruto declares that he fights for his comrades, but Gaara contends he fights only for himself.

Naruto is helpless against Gaara's strength.

Gaara employs his Playing Possum Jutsu, which allows Shukaku to display its true power.

Set on protecting Sakura, Naruto attacks Gaara over and over.

Orochimaru's plan to destroy the Village Hidden in the Leaves is thwarted.