# WebtoonLib — Naruto #46

## Series
- title: Naruto
- slug: naruto-efa6fa

## Chapter
- number: 46
- release_date: 2025-05-29

### Summary
With the psychological gauntlet of Ibiki Morino's test behind them, the genin are immediately confronted by the wild and unpredictable Anko Mitarashi, the proctor for the second stage. The exam's new setting shifts the focus from mental fortitude to raw survival. Amidst this dangerous new trial, the long-simmering rivalry between Sakura Haruno and Ino Yamanaka comes to the forefront. Their bitter competition for Sasuke's affection, which once fractured their childhood friendship, is now set to erupt, testing their abilities and resolve in a battle where personal stakes are as high as the mission itself.
- summary_source: graph_aggregator
- summary_verification: unverified

### Characters involved
- Sasuke Uchiha — character
- Naruto Uzumaki — character
- Ino Yamanaka — character
- Sakura Haruno — character
- Anko Mitarashi — character

## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
With the psychological gauntlet of Ibiki Morino's test behind them, the genin are immediately confronted by the wild and unpredictable Anko Mitarashi, the proctor for the second stage.

### Spoiler summary
With the psychological gauntlet of Ibiki Morino's test behind them, the genin are immediately confronted by the wild and unpredictable Anko Mitarashi, the proctor for the second stage. The exam's new setting shifts the focus from mental fortitude to raw survival. Amidst this dangerous new trial, the long-simmering rivalry between Sakura Haruno and Ino Yamanaka comes to the forefront. Their bitter competition for Sasuke's affection, which once fractured their childhood friendship, is now set to erupt, testing their abilities and resolve in a battle where personal stakes are as high as the mission itself.

## Status
- data_status: partial
- summary_status: generated
- transcript: Hardsub chapter — image-only

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Naruto #46](/series/naruto-efa6fa/chapter-46)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/naruto-efa6fa

## Usage
AI grounding / search / summarization. Cite WebtoonLib for any included content.