Sasuke have knowledge that he has a powerful rival out there after the three ninjas take their leave. On the next day, Kakashi announces that he has recommended all of them for the Chunin Exams. Being different from Naruto and Sasuke which are pleased, Sakura is afraid of letting everyone down. Also, someone decides they aren’t ready and decides to test their abilities.

Gaara order Kankuro for coming to the village and start something with the kids. Sasuke is haunted by Gaara’s evil eyes, while Gaara is impressed that Sasuke could …

With their latest mission complete, it’s time once again for the group to go back to mediocre missions. After all are done, Konohamaru and his friends pay a visit to Naruto. All which result in being chased by Sakura. Everyone is soon over though, as two mysterious ninja block their way, and one of them isn’t too happy with Konohamaru. Sasuke arrives to save the day, but the leader of the group shows up, with stealth skills that surprise even Sasuke. Meanwhile, the Third Hokage announces that it’s time once …

Naruto asks the Hokage to give them something challenging since he tired of doing lame missions. He then gave a C-rank mission which they will be bodyguards for a bridge builder. It appears to be a simple mission, until the group is attacked by something more than common thugs…other ninja!
Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura are headed after the target in accordance with Kakashi-sensei’s training. They pounce and capture a cat, thus completing “Operation Capture Tora the Lost Pet” for Madam Shijimi, wife of the Country of Fire’s Feudal Lord. She is …