: 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.
: This episode sets up the fan-favorite "Tournament Arc" structure for the exams. Naruto Episode 38
: Kakashi warns Sasuke not to use his Sharingan or any significant chakra, as doing so will trigger the Cursed Seal. : Sasuke is in severe pain from Orochimaru's
: The electronic scoreboard selects the first pair of combatants: Sasuke Uchiha vs. Yoroi Akado . Key Highlights : Kakashi warns Sasuke not to use his
: 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
In the original Naruto anime, Episode 38 is titled . It marks the transition from the second stage of the Chunin Exams to the preliminary individual matches. Episode Summary