: This is a survival-of-the-fittest stage where lethal force is permitted.
, titled " The Chunin Exam Stage 2: The Forest of Death ," marks the official start of the second phase of the Chunin Exams. This episode originally aired on April 2, 2003 . Episode Summary Naruto Episode 27
After passing the written test, Team 7 (Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura) arrives at the 44th Battle Training Zone, notoriously known as the . : This is a survival-of-the-fittest stage where lethal