What episode is "The Chunin Exam Stage 2: The Forest of Death" in Naruto?
"The Chunin Exam Stage 2: The Forest of Death" is episode 27 of Naruto.
Spoiler-Safe Summary
safe readIn the second stage of the Chunin Exams, teams receive distinct scrolls and enter the perilous Forest of Death. Their mission: to capture the opposing team's scroll and reach the central tower, testing their teamwork and survival skills under intense pressure.
Full Plot Summary
spoilersAnko briefs the candidates on their goal for the second portion of the exam. Each team is given one of two scrolls: a Heaven Scroll or an Earth Scroll. Once in the Forest, they must take the other scroll from an opposing team, and reach the tower in the center of the forest with both to continue. After receiving their scroll, each team enters the Forest of Death simultaneously.
Episode FAQ
4 quick answersIs "The Chunin Exam Stage 2: The Forest of Death" canon or filler?
"The Chunin Exam Stage 2: The Forest of Death" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
What story arc is "The Chunin Exam Stage 2: The Forest of Death" part of?
"The Chunin Exam Stage 2: The Forest of Death" is part of the Chunin Exams Arc.
Can I read this without spoilers?
Yes. Start with the spoiler-safe summary, then reveal the full plot only when you want the complete episode breakdown.
Series Cast
18Browse the main cast connected to this episode guide.
Kakashi Hatake main 
Naruto Uzumaki main 
Sakura Haruno main 
Sasuke Uchiha main 
Akamaru supporting 
Asuma Sarutobi supporting Choji Akimichi supporting 
Hinata Hyuga supporting 
Ino Yamanaka supporting 
Iruka Umino supporting 
Jiraiya supporting 
Kankuro supporting 
Kiba Inuzuka supporting Kurenai Yuhi supporting Might Guy supporting 
Neji Hyuga supporting 
Rock Lee supporting 
Shikamaru Nara supporting Related Movies
6Franchise movie releases are kept separate from the TV episode spine.
Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow 2004 
Naruto the Movie 2: Legend of the Stone of Gelel 2005 
Naruto the Movie 3: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom 2006 
Naruto Shippuden the Movie 2007 
Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Bonds 2008 
Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Will of Fire 2009