Inside the Forest of Death, an impostor wearing Naruto's face nearly slips past his teammates, showing how easily an enemy can blend in. Sasuke's answer is a secret code word, though the plan backfires the moment the real Naruto proves too sharp for his own good.
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Summary
Not long after Team 7 enters the Forest of Death, Naruto steps away to relieve himself. On his return, Sasuke immediately turns on him, and while Sakura reels in shock, Sasuke points out that this Naruto lacks the cheek scratch Anko had left on him, marking him as a fraud. The disguised ninja drops the act and lunges for their scroll, only to be wounded and driven back.
Key Events
After reuniting with the genuine Naruto, Sasuke proposes a password known only to them in case they are ever split up again. His version runs so long that Naruto begs for something simpler. Before they can trim it down, a new attacker scatters the three of them.
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Notes
Sasuke regroups with Sakura, who proves herself by reciting the code, and soon Naruto turns up and repeats it without a single slip. That very perfection sets Sasuke off, since he reasons the true Naruto could never have memorized so elaborate a phrase. The chapter runs as number 46 in volume 6 during the Chūnin Exams arc.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the password Sasuke created in this Naruto chapter?
In The Password is...?!, Sasuke Uchiha proposes a secret password known only to him, Naruto, and Sakura so they can verify each other's identities if the team is split up again inside the Forest of Death.
How does Sasuke first spot the impostor pretending to be Naruto?
Sasuke notices that the returning Naruto is missing the cheek scratch Anko had left on the real one, exposing him as a fraud.
What happens to the ninja disguised as Naruto?
Once exposed, the disguised ninja drops the act and lunges for Team 7's scroll, but is wounded and driven back.
Why does Sasuke turn on Naruto again after the team reunites?
Naruto recites the elaborate password perfectly without a single slip, and that very perfection makes Sasuke suspicious, since he reasons the real Naruto could never have memorized such a long phrase.
Which arc and volume does The Password is...?! belong to?
The Password is...?! is chapter 46, collected in volume 6, part of the Chunin Exams arc.
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