What episode is "Surviving the Cut! The Rookie Nine Together Again!" in Naruto?
"Surviving the Cut! The Rookie Nine Together Again!" is episode 37 of Naruto.
Spoiler-Safe Summary
safe readTeam 7 joins other successful teams in the Chunin Exams, receiving guidance and preparing for the upcoming matches as anticipation and competition build up.
Full Plot Summary
spoilersTeam 7 opens its scrolls inside the tower, summoning Iruka to inform them that they made it in time. He observes their growth, then allows them to enter the main room, where they meet with the other passing teams: Team 10, Team 8, Team Guy, the Sand Siblings, Kabuto's team, and Team Dosu. Hiruzen briefly speaks about what the exams are all about before entrusting Hayate Gekko to oversee the matches.
Episode FAQ
4 quick answersIs "Surviving the Cut! The Rookie Nine Together Again!" canon or filler?
"Surviving the Cut! The Rookie Nine Together Again!" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
What story arc is "Surviving the Cut! The Rookie Nine Together Again!" part of?
"Surviving the Cut! The Rookie Nine Together Again!" 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