: Surprisingly, Kabuto Yakushi drops out immediately, claiming an injury. Secretly, he fears that his "true self" might be revealed if he fights.
: The episode ends just as the first preliminary match is about to begin, leaving Sasuke at a severe disadvantage against an opponent who can absorb chakra. Where to Watch Naruto Episode 38
: Sasuke is in severe pain from Orochimaru's Cursed Seal of Heaven. Despite Sakura’s pleas for him to quit for his own safety, Sasuke refuses, driven by his need to test himself against the strongest. Where to Watch : Sasuke is in severe
: Kakashi warns Sasuke not to use his Sharingan or any significant chakra, as doing so will trigger the Cursed Seal. : The electronic scoreboard selects the first pair
: The electronic scoreboard selects the first pair of combatants: Sasuke Uchiha vs. Yoroi Akado . Key Highlights
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After surviving the Forest of Death, the remaining teams assemble to learn their next challenge. Because an unexpectedly high number of Genin passed the second stage, Lord Hokage announces a series of to halve the group before the final stage.
