Naruto’s Best Chunin Exam Twist Actually Has Ancient Real-World Roots

Naruto‘s Chunin Exams arc dominates the early part of the series, with the cast of young ninja being evaluated on their readiness for the next rank. Although the Forest of Death and one-on-one fight are more action-oriented, the first component of the Chunin Exams contains one of the arc’s most interesting twists and a fascinating historical parallel. Although the written test only lasts two episodes, they are among the most memorable early episodes of the series.