In the climax of the Chunin Exam's written test, Proctor Ibiki Morino introduces a high-stakes tenth question, forcing teams to choose between failing immediately or risking a permanent ban from the exams. Naruto Uzumaki’s refusal to back down inspires the remaining students, leading Ibiki to reveal that the test was a measure of mental fortitude, passing everyone who chose to stay. The episode concludes with the dramatic introduction of Anko Mitarashi and the announcement of the second phase in the Forest of Death.