Chapter 36 opens the road to the Chunin Exams as Kakashi hands his students the choice of entering. Sakura frets she cannot match the field, and on the way to sign up the team's path crosses that of Rock Lee, who quickly sets his sights on both Sakura and Sasuke.
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Summary
Kakashi lets his three pupils know they qualify for the upcoming Chunin Exams, stressing that entering is entirely up to each of them before he walks off. Naruto and Sasuke jump at the chance, while Sakura worries she lacks the strength to hold her own against the rest of the entrants. Even so, the squad reports together to the registration point the following day.
Key Events
At the venue they come upon two genin harassing the members of Team Guy. Sensing the situation is staged, Sasuke moves to strike one of the bullies, only for Rock Lee, who had just been playing helpless, to intervene and stop the blow. Lee then asks Sakura to go out with him, but she brushes off the offer and departs. The pair of tormentors, actually chunin in disguise, note that this year's crop of candidates looks promising.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Naruto chapter 36, "Sakura's Depression!!," about?
"Sakura's Depression!!" is chapter 36 of Naruto, in which Kakashi informs Team 7 that they qualify for the Chunin Exams, and Sakura grows anxious that she cannot match the other candidates.
Why is Sakura worried about entering the Chunin Exams?
Sakura worries that she lacks the strength to hold her own against the other genin competing in the Chunin Exams, unlike her more eager teammates Naruto and Sasuke.
How does Team 7 first encounter Rock Lee's team?
On the way to register, Team 7 finds two genin harassing members of Team Guy, a staged scene that Sasuke moves to intervene in before Rock Lee reveals it was a setup and asks Sakura out.
Does Sakura accept Rock Lee's offer to go out with him?
No, Sakura brushes off Rock Lee's request to go out with him and walks away.
What arc and volume is "Sakura's Depression!!" collected in?
"Sakura's Depression!!" belongs to the Chunin Exams arc and is collected in volume 4 of the manga.
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