The Hidden Leaf begin preparing for the Chunin Exams. Ino and Choji ask Sakura to join their three-man team as a stand-in for Shikamaru, who is already a chunin.
- Directed by
- Taisuke Mamori
- Written by
- Junki Takegami
All episodes — S19 • In Naruto's Footsteps: The Friends' Path
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S19 E394The New Chunin Exams
Jan 8, 201523 min
The story travels back to the time after Sasuke's defection from the Leaf and before Naruto's return from his two-year training journey with Jiraiya.
S19 E396The Three Questions
Jan 22, 201523 min
The Chunin Exams finally begin and the proctor for Round One is none other than Shikamaru!
S19 E397One Worthy As A Leader
Jan 29, 201523 min
The genin are unable to figure out the answer and start to panic.
S19 E398The Night Before the Second Exam
Feb 5, 201523 min
On the night before the Second Exam, the entrants gather in the cafeteria, and a brawl breaks out.
S19 E399Demon Desert Survival
Feb 12, 201523 min
The Second Exam finally begins! To pass this stage, each team must take possession of both the Heaven and Earth scrolls and make it to the designated site in the center of the Demon Desert within 72 hours.
S19 E400As a Taijutsu User
Feb 19, 201523 min
Noting the similarities of their circumstances, Lee is outraged at the ones who hurt and belittled Shira and sets out in pursuit!