Naruto Vol. 8 — Manga Raw / Buy Official

After surviving the brutal second stage, Naruto and the other survivors expect the third exam to begin—only to learn that too many candidates remain, so a sudden preliminary round is thrown at them. With Kabuto abruptly dropping out, the remaining twenty are pitted against one another in one-on-one duels. As the ambitions of the Leaf, Sand, and Sound villages collide, Naruto must prove he belongs among prodigies like the Sharingan-wielding Sasuke, the untouchable Neji, and the eerily calm Gaara of the Sand. Every match is win-or-go-home, and the pressure only sharpens.