Naruto was thrilled at the possibility of becoming a chūnin. Meanwhile, Kakashi, Asuma and Kurenai all volunteered their teams for the exam as well. One day, whilst playing with Konohamaru, Udon, and Moegi, Naruto met three genin from Sunagakure, Gaara, Kankurō, and Temari, and learned that they were in Konoha to participate in the Chūnin Selection Exams. Team 7 returned to Konoha to continue with their lives as regular genin.