The chapter that introduces Team 7's jōnin leader and sets up the bell test. Awkward introductions give way to Kakashi's survival trial, where a lone bell short of the group teases who might be sent back to the Academy.
Summary
Freshly assembled as Team 7, the three young ninja meet their jōnin leader, Kakashi Hatake. He asks each of them to share a little about who they are: Naruto declares his goal of becoming Hokage, Sasuke speaks of a person he means to kill, and Sakura, flustered, admits her feelings for Sasuke while making no secret of her dislike for Naruto. Kakashi, who proposed the exercise, declines to reveal anything himself and bluntly brands the trio a lost cause.
Key Events
Before the three can formally earn genin status, Kakashi sets them a survival trial. He warns them off eating first and gives them until the following morning, then turns up well behind schedule. The challenge is simple in shape: two bells hang from his belt, and only the two who claim one will eat and advance, leaving the empty-handed member bound for the Academy. Eager to grab a bell on his own, Naruto rushes him and is brushed aside with ease, prompting Kakashi to concede they might have some promise after all.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kakashi a villain or hero?
Kakashi Hatake is a hero. In this chapter he takes charge of Team 7 as a dedicated jonin mentor who tests and trains Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura rather than working against them.
What is Kakashi Hatake known for?
Kakashi Hatake is known for leading Team 7 as their jonin sensei, introducing himself and his students in this chapter before administering the famous bell test that decides whether they become genin.
What is the bell test in Kakashi Hatake!!?
The bell test is a survival trial Kakashi sets for Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura: two bells hang from his belt, and only the two who grab one may eat and advance, while the last member is sent back to the Academy.
What do Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura say about themselves when they meet Kakashi?
Naruto declares he wants to become Hokage, Sasuke speaks of a person he intends to kill, and Sakura admits her feelings for Sasuke while voicing her dislike of Naruto.
What happens when Naruto rushes Kakashi to grab a bell?
When Naruto charges at Kakashi to grab a bell, Kakashi easily brushes him aside, though the attempt makes Kakashi concede the team might have some promise after all.
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