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Oct 24, 2021 1:58 AM
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Oh boy, it's another one of those promotional Chunin Exam events. They even got the Forest of Death again. Man, that's a nostalgic sight...

Episode felt kina rushed tbh. We got Boruto and his team going into there but felt like they just crammed some teams together, with little buildup. At least Boruto's team has experience now after all the fights they've been through.
Oct 24, 2021 1:58 AM
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Now that Naruto has decided that the Chunin Exams should be held in the Leaf. There are many shinobis who want to get promoted from Genin to Chunin and that's no surprise including Boruto and the team. Glad to see so many familiar faces and some new faces and all the teams trying their best in this episode.

Looks like they really went old-school Naruto Chunin Exams with a little touch of new gen. this time around.
Oct 24, 2021 2:04 AM
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Another Chunin Exam and from what I saw from the leaks, it should be pretty good.
This time, the ground for the Exam will be the Forest of Death. Reminds you of the old days, huh? Exactly, Boruto and rest are trying their hardest to become chunins. Just a build up episode but I'm excited for this.


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Oct 24, 2021 2:37 AM
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I jumped into and caught up to Boruto around the ending of the Momoshiki invasion and the karma implantation. And for all the haters or impatient watchers THIS episode is the result of why there were so many "filler" arcs throughout the previous 220 episodes. Boruto literally cheated and made a fool of himself as well as his father in the 1st exam. All the small forgettable missions and the people Boruto has met, fought, saved, changed, and lost since Momoshiki has made him grow up and realize what it means to be a shinobi like his father or Sasuke

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Oct 24, 2021 3:00 AM
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I like that they make the chunin examen but that was fast in one episode two rounds finished.
But im hype to the 1vs1 fights.

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Oct 24, 2021 3:12 AM
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I was hoping that someone from Team 40 (mainly Enko) would pass to the last test like Hoki did. Also I was kinda angry seeing that Metal Lee didn't pass because after the first chunnin exam arc he got some development episodes that made him really strong.

With the last arc that is coming before doing the timeskip I don't think that they'll have more development, so it's kinda sad not seeing more of them until the time skip.

Something that amazed me was the fact that these chunnin exams were exclusive to each country, and also the fact that 5 from the 10 genin that passed to the last test are going to be able to be chunnin. It seems kinda easy unlike the other chunnin exams, but keep in mind that these genin are already at the level of a chunnin. I really hope watching some really good matches!
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Oct 24, 2021 3:37 AM
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Brings OG memory. A bit rushed this episode and Not surprised Team 7 passed this test, New Characters are useless tbh. Not bad overall

Well, I'm looking forward to the next episode
Oct 24, 2021 3:51 AM
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Thats was... disappointing.
I was hyped for the next Chunin exams and maybe finally one of our protagonists become a Chunin.
Its not the same big event like the past Chunin exams with all the villages we have seen so far. Its a lot smaller but there is still way more potential. Actually i always wondered if they can only become Chunin in these big events.
I would have liked to see the Sarada vs Mirai fight, what happened to Boruto and the snake and maybe a fight between him and the sticky boy. That should have been easily 3-4 episodes.
Kind of a letdown after the past 20+ amazing episodes. But to be honest, this was to be expected.
Oct 24, 2021 4:12 AM
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They went back to the old system for Chunin exam but yeah this was rushed.
Oct 24, 2021 4:15 AM
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Finally something i can't wait for every week

This gives me way too much nostalgia which i really thought i can't get from this show.

But i really like it this way. A lot calmer and they actually care about other characters.

I really think this episode should've been done in two eps. Cause we couldn't get Mirai vs Sarada full fight and Boruto vs that bear thingy and maybe some other fights cause of the time limit.

The animation seems to be better than average though. New coloring.

Much needed changes tbh
Oct 24, 2021 4:35 AM
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Good ol' feel-good exams.

Looking forward to the 1vs1s in upcoming episodes!
Oct 24, 2021 4:37 AM

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They're just extras but the design of those other characters are seriously cool.

That place really takes me back. It would be great if its more longer and tense. But the animation is great though.

Looking forward next week.
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Oct 24, 2021 5:25 AM
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damn what a nostalgia trip huh, Forest of Death.

Anime Canon Episodes is back, which is understandable because we are really closed to the current Manga now it's like 5 or 6 chapter ahead.

Yes, Tsubaki is back.
I honestly like her character design.

I'm upset we didn't see Mirai vs Sarada fight at all, come on stop teasing us like that.

look foward to 1 vs 1 Final Chunnin, hopefully they wrote something good for this.

I swear if this Chunnin Exam got interrupt again, Konoha Security is Trash lmao
Oct 24, 2021 5:40 AM

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Seems like Boruto will ace the chunnin exam
Oct 24, 2021 5:41 AM
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Compare this to OG forest of Death, this is child's play Lmaooo
Oct 24, 2021 6:05 AM
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I see Sai still like trolling people. No third round, but there's a final round. Lmao. Good shit. Its about time they showcase the other kids. Even though the plot look so damn rush and lame. Written exam fully boring and nonsense, easy jump. Then using an unknown overseas kid to raising up Boruto character a bit out of nowhere, wtf part, Boruto even got a helpful hand from the chuunin proctor act as the subordinate. Freakin cheating boy, like bruh, really. Kawaki, became a cocky brat again, ah i see you are slowly attached to the family, Kawaki, but not with Hima! Then Sarada vs Mirai just easily get a skip there. Like, come on, why you are showing that like it will be a freakin important scene, but you just end it in one sec? I lost my faith with this episode. But, at least some parts were funny with the other kids action; like Namida still clumsy af assuming Mirai as the subordinate but she's wrong, and Sai always lifting up my mood in the middle of this whatever episode.
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Oct 24, 2021 6:18 AM
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Really loved this episode as seeing Naruto having faith that Boruto will pass the exam and reminding us of the message that those who abondon their comrades are worse than scum was done properly and I enjoyed every bit of it

Preview for the next epsiode looks pretty good and Im excited for it
Oct 24, 2021 6:19 AM
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I'm looking out for that samurai cuz she looks really promising
Oct 24, 2021 6:22 AM

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That was actually way more fast-paced than what I was expecting. I really wish they would have shown Sarada vs. Mirai instead of off-screening that. And it was obvious Boruto was going to advance despite going over the time limit. Oh well, looking forward to the one-on-one battles, and it was nice to get some Forest of Death nostalgia. RIP to those 3 in the beginning of the FoD round, got eaten and no one gave a fuck lol.
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Oct 24, 2021 6:35 AM
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Basically character development from boruto‘s sight because he did his best from his own power and I think he will keep up using his own power
Oct 24, 2021 7:50 AM

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Dam what a disappointing chunin exam.
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Oct 24, 2021 8:20 AM
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There is no third round but there is a final round? That makes no sense...
Oct 24, 2021 8:27 AM
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Happy to see tsubaki is back cause her character seems cool.
I wish Metal Lee could’ve passed, he had some character development after the first exam and wanted to see him fight.

Overall, I don’t mind them rushing this part of the chunin exam, I’m looking forward to the one on one battles
Oct 24, 2021 8:41 AM

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WTF, C'mon Sai, why u have to be this smart. I honestly think that chunin exam will end this episode but we know that their are no way that everyone will be chunin that easily
Oct 24, 2021 8:44 AM
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Well we’re back to filler however I was impressed at the speed they have gone through the exams which they could have dragged out for months
Oct 24, 2021 8:45 AM
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THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE.
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Oh boy, it's another one of those promotional Chunin Exam events. They even got the Forest of Death again. Man, that's a nostalgic sight...

Episode felt kina rushed tbh. We got Boruto and his team going into there but felt like they just crammed some teams together, with little buildup. At least Boruto's team has experience now after all the fights they've been through.
i think that is mainly because we’ve had 3 chunin exam arcs across naruto and Boruto this being the 4th they sped up the exams
Oct 24, 2021 9:50 AM
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I didn't expect anything, so that's ok.

The guys that should go up to chunin soon are:
- Boruto (Does more than any Konoha Jounin, was reçevamt agaomst 2 Otsutsuki and did more than Gaara, Chojuro, Darui and Kurotsuchi against Momoshiki)
- Mitsuki (It was essential to counter Boro's poison, defeated Shino in a friendly fight and has SM)
- Sarada (She is good in all areas that are nin, tai and gen... And as anime/manga like to highlight, she is a good leader)
- Tsubaki (The samurai casts a giant fucking tornado with a sword)

The rest is random maybe Denki can turn chunin since they are giving a lot of focus to whis determination of his, but he is the weakest character thre. And Metal Lee is so irrelevant that i won't comment on anything
Oct 24, 2021 9:52 AM

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I don't mind seeing them rush the written exam part, but the forest of death arc could have been extended. They seem to have lame obstacles this time. Only Sarada had a real obstacle having to fight Mirai. And even that happened off screen 😐 I don't mind seeing them lengthen this anime arc since they need it.
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Oct 24, 2021 12:10 PM
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The exam finally started the Boruto being turned out well, the forest gave us nostalgic along with the Chunin.
Oct 24, 2021 12:32 PM
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I enjoyed this episode
Oct 24, 2021 12:50 PM
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Despite being the start of an anime original arc, i watched the ep with high hopes. i still have high hopes for the rest of the episodes but i was disappointed with this one.
Well tbh it wasn't bad and it had some nice scenes but it could've been better

I don't see why they rush the first two rounds. This is the perfect opportunity to gain some time in order to prevent catching up to the manga, so the best thing to do is to make the chunin exams in around 20 eps.
It seems like they want to rush directly to the 1v1 fights and that's obviously the part we're looking forward to, but even for that round they reduced the number of competitors to 10! i was so disappointed when the disqualified Metal lee and i actually wanted to see the new guy with the spider jutsu fight too. Anyway, i'm excited for the 1v1 fights and i hope that the winners of each fight will fight against each other too
Oct 24, 2021 3:07 PM
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Every village has started up their own Chunin Exams. I'm honestly shocked at how quickly Naruto was able to get everything set up for it.

The First Test was a throwback to Naruto's Chunin Exam in which the participants had to cheat without getting caught by the proctors. The main difference though is that one, each team sat next to one another and two, Sai told them ahead of time that they needed to cheat without getting caught. When Ibiki was the proctor for the First Test in Naruto's exam no one was told this. They had to figure it out themselves and Naruto was able to pass without answering a single question. The rest of the episode focused on the Second Test.

The night before it Boruto had a little talk with Naruto at home and Naruto told him "Just do what you normally do and you'll be fine, ya know." This would be important to explain Boruto's actions in the Second Test.

Firstly about the Second Test, we go back to the Forest of Death. There are Chunin that act as enemy shinobi, different creatures that attack the participants (BTW Boruto was able to tame a snake to help him out), and in order to pass the examinees had to bring back a subordinate in danger. There were 10 in total, meaning that only 10 would pass.

When Kaito Kawanami tried to take Boruto's saved subordinate and he ended up falling down and hitting his head, Boruto had to make a decision. One, abandon him and focus on finishing the exam or two, help him out first. Of course being the guy that Boruto is he made the decision to save an ally in danger. Since Naruto, Shikamaru, Sai, and Moegi were watching everyone's performance they passed Boruto because he didn't abandon an ally in need, like a true shinobi and a true Chunin.

Now it's time for the one on one battles. Only 5 will become Chunin.

I'm excited to see what's to come!
Oct 25, 2021 2:28 PM
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Starting from this episode, Boruto is officially longer than Part One Naruto.
While not having anything on the OG Chunin exam which is, by the way, the best Arc in the franchise, it was still enjoyable and overall a good time. With only 5 people to become Chunnin that would make team 7 + 2 others, but I feel like it's too predictable to guess that, maybe Boruto won't make it or both him and Sarada.
Oct 26, 2021 6:22 AM
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Episode was ok I guess but, compared to naruto's chunin exam this seemed rushed, boring and I really hope the final test doesn't disappoint like these two. The test was like what 2 minutes? I remember how intimidating the instructor was and how scared all the kids were and here comes Sai just smiling and also didn't like how they changed how you pass, now you have to score good not just accept the risk of taking the test. I guess I'm just comparing the two which is why this really disappoint.
Oct 26, 2021 11:24 AM

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Was expecting a full mini-arc. This was too short and too easy.
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Oct 26, 2021 10:43 PM

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this Chuunin exam is a bit difficult when compared to previous standards huh...
4/5.


Sep 26, 2022 10:11 PM

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Baffling. I can't believe they brought back the iconic Forest of Death from the original series just to waste it on one episode. For a moment, I dared to hope they were actually going to give us a Chunin Exam with some real stakes instead of the childish puzzles they had to do in the first one, but nope, they just run in, pick up some random dude, and run back to the entrance.

This is an insult to the original series where the Forest of Death stage lasted 10 whole episodes. You don't bring back the Forest of Death just to blow it on one episode.
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should be back with madara telling naruto it was a genjutsu
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THOSE THREE INSTANT GOT EATEN AND NO ONE CARES LOL

Ah yes, there isn't a third round, there is just a final round, that happens to be the 3rd round.

Boruto truly is Sasuke's student, befriended yet another snake.

I'm glad they will be cutting it in half, 10 people becoming Chuunin is kind of insane from 1 per village. I still say Sarada. Denki should also pass. I don't know about every one else. I feel bad for that person in round 1 on the ceiling.
I'd prefer Iwabe and Wasabi NOT passing, I want to see them fight each other, but that means one of them might pass.
Tsubaki and Houki might become Chuunin, they have grown a bit. That only leaves Ino-Cho, I can't decide!!!

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