The tenth match begins and Ino starts cheering on the Fatso. Choji then does Ninpou Baika no Jutsu! (Multiply size) and blows up to protect his ears. Konoha-ryu Taiketsu (konoha style), Nikudan Sensha (Human body Tank) and finally attacks with his large boulder body with Poccharikei Banzai (Hail the Chubby). Dosu dodges out of the way again, and Choji slams into the wall. Dosu then uses his air attack to use Choji’s body (70% water which amplifies the frequency) against him. Choji is quickly defeated.
The prelims end. The Hokage congratulates the 10 who will continue to the final exam.
Meanwhile, Kabuto meets with Orochimaru. Kabuto accuses him of hesitating to kill the Hokage, and reveals that he knows Sasuke fits into his plan. Kabuto then accuses Orochimaru of not trusting him with the info that Dosu and co. were his pawns in the tournament. Orochimaru slyly gives Kabuto the duty of watching over Sasuke, the boy who’s been living with hate… knowing he can’t die until he kills his brother, Itachi. However, Naruto is also interesting, and seems to have a significant influence on altering Sasuke’s intent for revenge. Kabuto should keep the two separated… and if he wants to stop Orochimaru so badly, here’s his opportunity to kill Sasuke… Orochimaru then replies that he’s kidding.
The Hokage explains that in the real exam, the finalists must show their true ability as representative of their countries. Therefore it will take place a month from now. This will allow him time to invite the Daimyo and Shinobi heads of other countries. It’s also a prep period for them. They must analyze what they’ve learned. Fights up till now were against unknown enemies. Now they know their enemies and may have shown their enemies everything they have.
Kabuto walks to the hospital room where Sasuke lies, as Orochimaru watches suspiciously from a distance. Kabuto pulls a knife, but Kakashi walks in to stop him. Bodies of defeated Anbu lie on the floor. Kakashi suspects Kabuto is working with Orochimaru, but Kabuto avoids the question as Kakashi threatens him. Kabuto reminds him that he has the upper hand and could easily kill Sasuke from his current position. Kakashi then attacks but Kabuto does Shinkon No Jutsu to control the dead bodies by temporarily moving their hearts to escape Kakashi. He even changed the face of the body and their smells. Kakashi is impressed, knowing he must get stronger.
The Hokage continues to lecture the finalists that there is one thing that must be done before they go. Anko tells everyone to pick a number from the box. The Hokage then reveals the tournament matches: Naruto vs Neji, Gaara vs. Sasuke, Kankuro vs. Shino, Temari vs winner below, Dosu vs. Shikamaru.
Shikamaru then asks if because it’s a tournament, can only one can become chuunin? The Hokage tells him no. Everyone is judged by himself and the other daimyo. It’s possible everyone will become Chuunin or that no one will pass. It depends on their abilities.
Naruto goes to the hospital to visit Sasuke. He sees Kakashi and begs him to train him. Kakashi then appoints Ebisu to train Naruto while he will attend to Sasuke.