Orochimaru and Kabuto use a summoning jutsu to call forth a giant snake. Still drugged and unable to fully use his chakra, Jiraiya summons little Gamakichi.
Gripped by the desire to see Nawaki and Dan, Tsunade almost succumbs to Orochimaru's tempting offer.
Naruto practices hard so he can win the necklace from Tsunade. Meanwhile, Tsunade is in a dilemma over Orochimaru's offer.
Naruto is incensed at the way Tsunade disrespects the position of Hokage and challenges her to a fight.
While Naruto declares that he fights for his comrades, Gaara says he fights for himself. Gaara's sad past is revealed. Naruto compares Gaara's past with his own and begins to feel compassion towards him.
By the time Naruto and Sakura catch up, Sasuke has exhausted his strength and collapsed.
Half of Gaara's body has transformed and Sasuke continues his battle against him.
Shino appears as Sasuke and Kankuro battle. Leaving Shino to handle Kankuro, Sasuke goes after Gaara.
The battle between the Hokage and Orochimaru rages on. Finally, the Hokage resorts to a Jutsu unknown to Orochimaru, the Sealing Jutsu known as “Reaper Death Seal.”
Sasuke finally catches up to Gaara, Temari, and Kankuro. Kankuro escapes with Gaara leaving Temari to face Sasuke.
Orochimaru traps the Hokage inside a barrier and continues to battle.
Along with Pakkun, Naruto, Sakura and Shikamaru are in hot pursuit of Sasuke. Pakkun senses nine of Orochimaru's men coming after them.
The Sound and Sand Ninja, along with Orochimaru, begin their move to destroy Hidden Leaf Village. The arena becomes a battleground.
During the match, someone has used genjutsu to put everyone in the arena to sleep. The Sand Ninja led by Orochimaru have begun their plan to destroy the Hidden Leaf Village.
Sauske's speed and moves are identical to Lee's taijutsu. But Gaara is not an opponent who can be defeated with just taijutsu.
Sasuke and Gaara'a match begins. Gaara begins his attack, but Sasuke has increased his speed to a level that amazes the audience.
In Shikamaru and Temari's match, Shikamaru who had the upper hand suddenly makes a surprising decision!
Sasuke's match is postponed and suddenly, it is Shikamaru's turn. He has shown no eagerness to fight, thinking that his is merely a secondary match...
In preparation for the third exam that starts in a month, Naruto's former mentor, Kakashi, chooses Ebisu to train the young ninja.
In the final match of the preliminaries, Choji fights against Orochimaru's minion Dosu. The preliminaries are finally over, and the Hokage reveals the third exam.