Far in the Jungle of Death (where the 2nd stage of the Ninja exam is taking place) Naruto, Sasuka and Sakura are still traumatized
after the attack by Orochimaru (the main antagonist character - has a human-snake form and has amazing powers). Now, the three of them have to face another trial - the notorious ninjas from the Sound Village. As soon as the match begins, Sasuka looks like he''s fighting a weird
power that is beginning to overcome him- it can give him amazing powers as well, but at the same time, it is hurting and killing him. This is the effect of the cursed bite by Orochimaru in their previous battle. The bite was meant for Sasuke to refer to Orochimaru if Sasuke wants more power. However, Orochimaru has his own vile ambitions. The time is running out for the young ninjas to complete their mission (getting their scroll) and to finish and pass their
ninja exam.