Naruto Episode 28: Eat or be Eaten: Panic in the Forest

Canon/MED

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Sasuke being fearful shows how, despite being ambitious and strong, they are still children in the presence of a much stronger opponent. Naruto bombing that snake with his clones was amazing.

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Episode Context

Directly following the launch of the Chunin Exam's second stage in the Forest of Death, this episode throws Team 7 into the thick of survival-based combat where alliances and identities can't be taken at face value. It builds on the groundwork laid in episodes 24-27 by raising the stakes and testing team cohesion under extreme pressure. The escalating threats here feed directly into 'Naruto's Counterattack: Never Give In!' setting up what becomes one of the arc's most pivotal confrontations.

Runtime23 min

Filler StatusCanon

Plot ImportanceMED

Air DateApr 9, 2003

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