Episode
Naruto: Special Report: Live from the Forest of Death!
Overview
Konohamaru, the grandson of Leaf Village's Third Hokage, shows up at the Chunin Exam site. He comes along with Moegi and Udon to cover the events for the Ninja Academy's school newspaper. Konohamaru looks up to Naruto like an older brother and through interviews with the characters, recaps their adventures thus far.
Details
- Series
- Naruto
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 26
- Air date
- 2003-04-02
- Runtime
- 24 min
Episode context
Special Report: Live from the Forest of Death! is Episode 26 in Season 1 of Naruto. It aired on 2003-04-02. The runtime is 24 min.
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Episode 25: The Tenth Question: All or Nothing!
Ibiki declares what seems like a harsh and unreasonable rule for the hardest part of the first exam.
Episode 27: The Chunin Exam Stage 2: The Forest of Death
The second exam is about to begin, and every ninja must sign a form so that their team can get either the Heaven or Earth Scroll. The goal is to get one of each scroll and make it to the tower in five days.
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Episode 28: Eat or Be Eaten: Panic in the Forest
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Episode 29: Naruto's Counterattack: Never Give In!
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Episode 22: Chunin Challenge: Rock Lee vs. Sasuke!
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Episode 30: The Sharingan Revived: Dragon-Flame Jutsu!
Sasuke is still stuck in his trance and even Sakura's pleas can't get him back to normal. Meanwhile, Anko searches for the grass ninja fake. When the team appear to get the upper hand the question begs to be asked. Are the ninja truly defeated, or is there more to them than meets the eye?
Episode 21: Identify Yourself: Powerful New Rivals
After the three ninjas take their leave, Sasuke realizes he has a powerful rival out there. The next day, Kakashi announces that he has recommended all of them for the Chuunin Exams. While Naruto and Sasuke are pleased, Sakura is afraid of letting everyone down. Also, someone decides they aren't ready and decides to test their abilities.
Episode 31: Bushy Brow's Pledge: Undying Love and Protection!
Since Sakura was the only one who did not get injured in the previous battle she must watch over and protect her teammates. Unknown to her though, there are enemies watching from the trees.... They attack, but a friend arrives to help. Will it be enough?
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Episode 32: Sakura Blossoms!
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