What episode is "Eat or be Eaten: Panic in the Forest" in Naruto?
"Eat or be Eaten: Panic in the Forest" is episode 28 of Naruto.
Inside the dangerous Forest of Death during the Chunin Exams, Team 7 faces unexpected attacks and perilous situations, forcing them to confront fear and rely on their teamwork to survive.
A few minutes after entering the Forest of Death, Naruto leaves the team to relieve himself, but he is knocked out by a Genin from the Hidden Rain Village who mimics his appearance to infiltrate Team 7. Luckily, seeing through the disguise, Sasuke drives away the attacking Rain Genin. While he and his team mates go over a password to identify themselves in such a situation, Naruto is separated from the others by a powerful gust of wind before being swallowed by a giant snake. In the meantime, Sasuke and Sakura are disabled by a Grass ninja named Shiore. Before they even fight, Sasuke and Sakura have visions of their own deaths upon looking into Shiore's eyes, paralyzing them with fear. Regaining his composure, Sasuke flees with Sakura as Shiore pursues. Luckily, having managed to kill the snake, Naruto arrives in time to save them both.
"Eat or be Eaten: Panic in the Forest" is episode 28 of Naruto.
"Eat or be Eaten: Panic in the Forest" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
"Eat or be Eaten: Panic in the Forest" is part of the Chunin Exams Arc.
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Sasuke Uchiha main
Asuma Sarutobi supporting
Hinata Hyuga supporting
Ino Yamanaka supporting
Iruka Umino supporting
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Kankuro supporting
Kiba Inuzuka supporting
Neji Hyuga supporting
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