A chapter that kicks off the Chūnin Exam's survival stage, laying out the scroll-hunt rules of the Forest of Death for twenty-six competing teams.
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Summary
Shrugging off any fear of the place nicknamed the Forest of Death, Naruto earns a slash across the cheek from Anko, who cuts him to check his cheek. She then lays out how the second stage of the Chūnin Exam will work.
Key Events
Every genin team must enter the forest, secure both an earth scroll and a heaven scroll, and reach the tower at its heart inside five days. Since each squad is handed only one scroll to start, they are forced to pry the missing one away from a rival team.
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Notes
After all the participants sign waivers absolving Konoha of blame in the event of their deaths, the twenty-six three-person teams are admitted into the forest. This is chapter 45, collected in volume 5 within the Chūnin Exams arc, first released in September 2000.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the second exam in Naruto?
In "The Second Exam!!", the second stage of the Chūnin Exams takes place in the Forest of Death, where genin teams must collect both an Earth Scroll and a Heaven Scroll and reach a central tower within five days.
Why does Anko cut Naruto's cheek in this chapter?
Naruto shrugs off any fear of the forest's nickname, the Forest of Death, prompting Anko to cut his cheek as she checks his reaction before laying out the exam's rules.
What must each genin team collect during the second exam?
Every genin team must secure both an earth scroll and a heaven scroll and reach the tower at the forest's heart, and since each squad starts with only one scroll, they must pry the missing one away from a rival team.
How many teams enter the Forest of Death in this chapter?
Twenty-six three-person genin teams are admitted into the Forest of Death.
What must participants sign before entering the Forest of Death?
All participants sign waivers absolving Konoha of blame in the event of their deaths before being admitted into the forest.
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- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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