A New Chapter Begins: The Chūnin Exam!

is episode 20 of the original Naruto anime.

Synopsis
After completing their mission in the Land of Waves, Team 7 returns to Konohagakure. Although Sasuke saved Naruto's life their teamwork seems to have got even worse than before with Naruto intent on beating Sasuke causing him to mess up on subsequent missions. Kakashi decides that their teamwork is too off that day and sends them all home. Before leaving Sasuke tells Naruto in a matter-of-fact manner to simply get stronger than him before telling Sakura who had suggested that the two work of their own teamwork skills, that she was worse than Naruto. Konohamaru and his two friends: Udon and Moegi would later stalk Naruto. As antics ensue, Konohamaru accidentally bumps into a foreign ninja who he then insults causing the latter to threaten to kill him. Naruto attempts to attack the newcomer but is tripped by his invisible attack. Just as the mysterious ninja is about to hit Konohamaru, Sasuke saves the day by forcing the ninja to drop Konohamaru. Just as the mysterious ninja is about to attack Sasuke, another, appears telling the first to stop playing around. He reveals himself as, a kunoichi would later introduce herself as Temari. The three ninja from the other village reveal they they are from Sunagakure in the Land of Wind, and are in Konohagakure to attend the Chūnin Exams. Meanwhile, all the jōnin are gathered along with the Third Hokage. He announces that the chūnin exams will take place in seven days on July 1st.

Character First Debuts

 * Gaara
 * Kankurō
 * Moegi
 * Temari
 * Udon

Jutsu used

 * Sand
 * Sand Gourd

Trivia

 * Interestingly, the key Naruto uses to lock his door is fashioned like Pakkun, one of Kakashi's ninken.