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
: Kakashi warns Sasuke not to use his Sharingan or any significant chakra, as doing so will trigger the Cursed Seal.
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: Surprisingly, Kabuto Yakushi drops out immediately, claiming an injury. Secretly, he fears that his "true self" might be revealed if he fights.
: This episode sets up the fan-favorite "Tournament Arc" structure for the exams.
: The electronic scoreboard selects the first pair of combatants: Sasuke Uchiha vs. Yoroi Akado . Key Highlights