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: To verify their readiness, Iruka disguises himself as a foreign ninja and attacks Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura individually. After they each demonstrate their growth and resolve, Iruka is satisfied and formally withdraws his opposition.

: Kakashi, along with other Jōnin leaders Asuma and Kurenai, officially recommends his rookie Genin for the Chūnin Exams. Iruka vehemently opposes this, fearing they lack the experience for such a dangerous test, but Kakashi insists they are ready. : To verify their readiness, Iruka disguises himself

: Near the registration hall, Team 7 encounters Rock Lee , a powerful Taijutsu specialist who surprises Sasuke by easily deflecting an altercation and later challenging him to a duel. Key Episode Details Title Identify Yourself: Powerful New Rivals! Arc Chūnin Exams Arc Main Conflict : To verify their readiness