Note that Naruto Manga Volume 26 is completely different, focusing on the climactic battle between Naruto and Sasuke at the Valley of the End.
This episode does not have a direct manga counterpart, as it is anime-original filler.
Konohamaru and his friends (Udon and Moegi) interview the Genin participants before they enter the Forest of Death for the second stage of the Chunin Exams. It highlights the teams, their abilities, and the stakes of the upcoming trial. Viewing Recommendation