21 : Identify | Yourself: Powerful New Rivals

is the 21st episode of the original Naruto anime series. It marks a pivotal transition point in the story, concluding the aftermath of the Land of Waves arc and initiating the high-stakes Chunin Exams arc . Plot Overview

Following their return to the Hidden Leaf Village, Team 7 (Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura) is officially recommended by Kakashi Hatake to participate in the Chunin Selection Exams. 21 : Identify Yourself: Powerful New Rivals