The next arc details Team 7 and their participation in a set of prelimary matches to decide who can go on to the Third Test of the Chuunin Exam. This "mini-arc" is part of a larger "Chuunin Exam/Invasion" arc which will span until Episode 81.Because this arc focused primarily on fights, several fights got greatly expanded upon from what was shown in the manga.
In the following summaries, Orange = Filler.
Episode 38: "Goukakusha nibunnoichi!? Ikinari shiai dattebayo!! ~ Successful Candidates Cut in Half!? Sudden Contest!"Airdate: 06/18/2003
Sasuke is the first to fight and Kakashi warns him to not to use much chakra for fear of activating the cursed seal. Sasuke gets matched against an opponent who can suck out his chakra, so does he have any hope without the seal?
Episode 39: "Gejimayu jerashii! 'Shishi Rendan' tanjou! ~ Bushy Eyebrows' Jealousy! 'Lion Combo' is Born!"Airdate: 07/02/2003
Sasuke avoids using his seal and instead calls forth moves copied from Rock Lee! Sasuke manages to add in his own techniques and finish his opponent. He is then taken away by Kakashi for treatment.
Episode 40: "Isshokusokuhatsu!! Kakashi tai Orochimaru ~ A Critical Situation!! Kakashi VS Orochimaru"Airdate: 07/09/2003
Kakashi places a seal on Sasuke to help the curse seal from activating again. Orochimaru reveals himself to Kakashi and taunts that he can get what he wants out of Sasuke. Elsewhere Shino faces Zaku. Zaku has just been exploited by Orochimaru and falls away defeated when his air vents get clogged by Shino's bugs.
Episode 41: "Raibaru gekitotsu! Otome-gokoro honki moodo ~ Rivals clash! The Girls' Hearts in Serious Mode"Airdate: 07/16/2003
Kankurou faces another Sound spy Misumi. Misumi's rubbery ability is no match for a sly Kankurou, who uses Karasu to fool his opponent and then quickly finish him. The next match is announced, a surprise for both Sakura and Ino who must now face each other.
Episode 42: "Besuto batoru wa shaannaroo!! ~ It's the Best Battle Hell Yeah!!"Airdate: 07/23/2003
Ino and Sakura's match continues. Ino manages to send her spirit inside Sakura's body, but Inner Sakura fights her off. The girls then each move in for a strike but get a double knock-out, disqualifying each other.
Episode 43: "Shikamaru tajitaji!? Kunoichitachi no atsuki tatakai ~ Shikamaru Overwhelmed!? The Kunoichis' Heated Battle"Airdate: 07/30/2003
The next match arrives with Temari versus TenTen. Temari and TenTen trade attacks but Temari renders TenTen's projectiles useless. Temari then finishes Tenten and casts her aside. Shikamaru then faces Kin. Kin uses her bells to create illusions to confuse Shikamaru. However, he uses his smarts to capture Kin with his shadow and defeat her.
Episode 44: "Akamaru sansen!! Makeinu wa docchi da? ~ Akamaru Joins the Fight! Which One is the Underdog?"Airdate: 08/06/2003
Naruto is matched against Kiba and to Naruto's annoyance, Akamaru. Kiba seems to have the upperhand but Naruto shows that he isn't a pushover by fooling Kiba with henge tricks.
Episode 45: "Hinata sekimen! Kankyaku chianguri, Naruto no okunote ~ Hinata Blushes! The Spectators Dumbfounded, Naruto's Trump Card"Airdate: 08/13/2003
Naruto continues his match against Kiba and reveals a new move, the Naruto Rendan! With everyone looking on in shocked amazement, Naruto manages to defeat Kiba and move on to the third test of the Chuunin Exam.
Episode 46: "Byakugan kaigen!! Uchiki na Hinata no daitan ketsui! ~ Byakugan's Enlightenment!! Bashful Hinata's Bold Decision!"Airdate: 08/20/2003
Hinata is matched against her cousin Neji, and we get a glimpse into her life. Neji begins to gloat about how well he can read her fears and emotions, but Naruto yells words of encouragement which emboldens Hinata like never before.
Episode 47: "Akogare no hito no me no mae de!! ~ Before the Eye of the Person You Admire!!"Airdate: 08/27/2003
Hinata begins to fight Neji blow for blow. Kakashi explains the Byakugan and how it helps the Hyuuga in battle. Neji takes the upperhand but Naruto yells Hinata on, which pushes her beyond her limits. Seeing Hinata refuse to give up, he charges for a lethal kill but gets stopped. Her injuries prove too much and she passes out leaving Neji the winner.
Episode 48: "Gaara funsai!! Wakasa da! Pawaa da! Bakuhatsu da! ~ Gaara Demolished!! It's Youth! It's Power! It's Explosion!"Airdate: 09/03/2003
Lee gets matched against Gaara from Hidden Sand. Lee's speed is unable to get past Gaara's sand... until he takes off his weights. With a burst of speed Lee hurts Gaara like never before.
Episode 49: "Nekketsu ochikobore! Tsuini Sakuretsu, kindan no ougi! ~ Hot-blooded Drop Out! Finally Explosion, the Forbidden Secret!"Airdate: 09/10/2003
Gaara is able to avoid being taken out by Lee and goes on the offensive. We then see Lee's past and how he struggled to prove himself as a ninja. With his drive to do his best, Lee reveals his hidden forbidden move, gaining impossible speed and power.
Episode 50: "Aa Rock Lee! Kore ga otoko no ikizama yo!! ~ Ah Rock Lee! This is How a Man Lives!!"Airdate: 09/17/2003
Lee delivers powerful blows against Gaara but his gourd saves him from taking the full brunt of the attack. Gaara's sick drives cause him to use his sand against Lee's injured body and crush it further. An unconscious Lee stands to fight some more but the match is over, he has lost. The final match arrives, Chouji versus Dosu.
Episode 51: "Yami ni ugomeku kage Sasuke ni semaru kiki! ~ The Shadow Which Crawls in the Darkness, Crisis Approaches Sasuke!"Airdate: 09/24/2003
Chouji tries his best but he is quickly put away by Dosu. Elsewhere Orochimaru and Kabuto talk of taking Sasuke. The winning Genin learn who they will be matched against in the Chuunin Exams Third Test tournament, with a month break before it starts.
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