The episode picks up in the , where Team 7 is under a terrifying assault by a mysterious "Grass Ninja" (who is actually the legendary Sannin, Orochimaru in disguise).
Watch the turning point of the Chūnin Exams as Sasuke unleashes his true power against a legendary threat: Naruto Episode 30
: Paralyzed by fear after seeing a vision of his own death, Sasuke is initially ready to surrender his team's scroll just to survive. However, seeing Naruto’s reckless bravery and hearing him call him a "coward" snaps Sasuke out of his trance. The episode picks up in the , where
: Sasuke finally awakens his full Sharingan , allowing him to track the enemy's blinding speed. He executes a complex series of moves involving wire strings and the Dragon-Flame Jutsu , seemingly incinerating the intruder. : Sasuke finally awakens his full Sharingan ,