: This is a survival-of-the-fittest stage where lethal force is permitted.
: 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. Naruto Episode 27
: 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 : This is a survival-of-the-fittest stage where lethal
: Mixed Canon/Filler. While the core events follow the manga, the anime includes additional scenes. : This episode features the first appearance of
: You can watch it on platforms like Tubi and Crunchyroll.
: This episode follows the recap/filler Episode 26 and leads directly into the forest's action in Episode 28.