In the original series, Episode 68 is titled " Zero Hour! The Destruction of the Hidden Leaf Village Begins! " . This episode serves as the explosive turning point of the Chunin Exams arc , shifting from a tournament setting into a full-scale war known as the Konoha Crush . Plot Summary
To aid them in tracking Sasuke, Kakashi uses the Summoning Technique to bring out Pakkun , a ninja hound. Cast & Characters Naruto (Dub) Episode 68
Kabuto Yakushi initiates the "Temple of Nirvana" genjutsu, putting the entire stadium audience to sleep. Sakura Haruno is one of the few who manages to dispel the jutsu and remains awake. In the original series, Episode 68 is titled " Zero Hour
Temari and Kankuro carry a weakened Gaara away from the village to allow him to recover. Kakashi Hatake orders Sakura to wake Naruto and Shikamaru and gives them an A-ranked mission : pursue Sasuke, who has already left to hunt down Gaara. This episode serves as the explosive turning point
During the chaos, Orochimaru (disguised as the Fourth Kazekage) takes the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, hostage. The Sound Four establish a "Four Violet Flames Formation" barrier to trap them, preventing any interference from ANBU.