After passing the written test, Team 7 (Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura) arrives at the 44th Battle Training Zone, notoriously known as the .
: This episode follows the recap/filler Episode 26 and leads directly into the forest's action in Episode 28. Naruto Episode 27
: You can watch it on platforms like Tubi and Crunchyroll. After passing the written test, Team 7 (Naruto,
: Each team is assigned either a "Heaven" or "Earth" scroll. To pass, a team must reach the tower at the center of the forest within five days while possessing both types of scrolls. : Each team is assigned either a "Heaven" or "Earth" scroll
: This is a survival-of-the-fittest stage where lethal force is permitted.
: 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