Naruto Episode 27 -

: This is a survival-of-the-fittest stage where lethal force is permitted.

: This episode follows the recap/filler Episode 26 and leads directly into the forest's action in Episode 28. 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

, 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 , titled " The Chunin Exam Stage 2:

: Mixed Canon/Filler. While the core events follow the manga, the anime includes additional scenes.

: This episode features the first appearance of Orochimaru , who enters the forest disguised as a Grass Ninja. He makes an early impression by returning a kunai to the Proctor, Anko Mitarashi, with his exceptionally long tongue. Technical Guide