When Naruto, Shikamaru, and Sakura are on a mission to deliver a lost pet to a certain village, they were attacked by Temujin, a mysterious knight troop leader. When the three become separated, Naruto and Temujin fight, only to end up falling off a cliff. When Shikamaru discovers a strange moving fortress, he decides to investigate on his own. Just what lies inside the mysterious fortress? What happened to Naruto and Temujin? And how is the Hidden Sand Village involved in all of this?

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The written test is the first test of the Chunin exams. When Ibiki issues a strict set of rules, Naruto fails to realize that the objective of the test is to cheat without getting caught. Can Naruto realize the truth before time runs out? And what about the tenth question?

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Kakashi was captured and Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura must defend against Zabuza’s attacks. At first Naruto was scared and inteded to flee, but he remembered his promise he swore on pain. He has no other choice but to fight, so they can save Kakashi and keep Tazuna alive. Naruto realizes that he must work together with Sasuke to save Kakashi. Will the combined effort of the two allow them to free Kakashi and defeat Zabuza?

The opening replays the battle between Kakashi and Zabuza leading up to Zabuza’s capture. Naruto and co are impressed that Kakashi has declared the match over. Zabuza taunts him, declaring that Kakashi won’t be able to capture him so easily. He then appears behind Kakashi and kicks him backwards. Kakashi disappears into the river as Zabuza chases him with his big sword.

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Naurot wakes up and for a breakfast of ramen and milk. He excuses himself from breakfast and puts on his hitai-ate. Naruto sets out fer the next level of ninja school which is today he becomes a real ninja. It’s the orientation of all new ninjas in the Ninja Academy.

Konohanaru, Naruto’s temporary student, comes in contact with him as he made his way to the school. Konohamaru attempted to sneak up behind Naruto and attack him. He foolishly tripped on his own cloth instead. Naruto, full of pride, makes his headband distinct to Konohamaru. His headband signifies him as a real ninja.

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