For the first time, Naruto is the one showing tactical courage while Sasuke is petrified, shifting the power dynamic within Team 7.

Overwhelmed by the enemy's bloodlust, Sasuke considers surrendering their scroll just to ensure his team's survival.

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A powerful Grass ninja (later revealed to be Orochimaru in disguise) attacks Sasuke and Sakura, paralyzing them with fear.

Naruto arrives just in time, stopping Sasuke from surrendering by punching him and calling him a "coward" and a "scaredy-cat"—echoing Sasuke’s own past insults to motivate him.

Away from the battle, proctor Anko finds the bodies of the real Shiore and his team, realizing a dangerous intruder has infiltrated the exams.