Naruto Episode 27 -

: Each team is assigned either a "Heaven" or "Earth" scroll. To pass, a team must reach the tower at the center of the forest within five days while possessing both types of scrolls.

, titled " The Chunin Exam Stage 2: The Forest of Death ," marks the official start of the second phase of the Chunin Exams. This episode originally aired on April 2, 2003 . Episode Summary Naruto Episode 27

: This is a survival-of-the-fittest stage where lethal force is permitted. : Each team is assigned either a "Heaven" or "Earth" scroll

: This episode features the first appearance of Orochimaru , who enters the forest disguised as a Grass Ninja. He makes an early impression by returning a kunai to the Proctor, Anko Mitarashi, with his exceptionally long tongue. Technical Guide This episode originally aired on April 2, 2003