Un pergamino sagrado de la Aldea Oculta de la Hoja ha sido robado y el culpable no es otro que Naruto, un joven aspirante a ninja que acaba de suspender el examen de graduación y alberga un terrible secreto en su interior.

Mientras Naruto y Sasuke compiten en el bosque, Sakura se encarga de proteger a Tazuna. En casa de Tazuna, Sakura se interesa por la historia de un héroe local, asesinado por Gato y sus secuaces, que parece ser motivo de dolor para los habitantes del lugar.

Naruto and Sasuke continue their rigorous battle against Haku. When Haku targets a vulnerable Naruto, Sasuke risks everything to save him. Seeing his friend lie before him, a powerful force awakens inside Naruto. Has Kyubi been set free. If so, can anyone stop him?

A reunion of all the rookies isn't a very happy one, as all of them prepare to take the Chuunin Exam. With so many rivals around, Naruto's team will need help from a fellow ninja named Kabuto to know what they're up against. Will the group be able to last through the exam?