(dub) 27 : The Chunin Exam Stage 2: The Forest ... Apr 2026

Episode 27 of the original Naruto series, titled serves as the harrowing introduction to the second phase of the promotion exams. After surviving the psychological pressures of the written test, the genin are thrust into a high-stakes survival game within Training Ground 44, an area aptly nicknamed the "Forest of Death" for its lethal wildlife and treacherous terrain. The Rules of the Forest

As the gates to the forest open, the atmosphere shifts from competitive to predatory. The Chūnin Exam Stage 2: The Forest of Death

Proctored by the formidable Anko Mitarashi, this stage is designed to eliminate at least half of the remaining candidates through a brutal "anything goes" scroll battle.

: Teams must navigate the forest's perils, including giant predators and poisonous plants, while constantly remaining alert to enemy ambushes. Key Events and Early Ambushes