He isn’t known for his book smarts, but Naruto was still able to pass the written portion of the chunin exam alongside his friends. But how did Naruto pass the written chunin test?
Naruto was able to pass the written test by accepting the tenth question. The final question would ban those who failed from ever becoming Chunin, but the true test was to determine who was brave enough to accept the challenge.
Team 7 was immediately processed into the fighting portions of the exam following the written test.
Chapter Behind How Naruto Was Able to Pass The Test
In chapter #44, Naruto is presented with the tenth and final question of a written chunin test. The test is incredibly difficult and far above the knowledge expectations of a Genin. Naruto has not even attempted a single question as the time for the final question becomes presented.
First, you must choose whether to accept or reject the tenth question! If you reject the question and don’t even try to answer it, you’ll lose all your points immediately and fail! And both of your teammates will fail right along with you.
Proctor to Students | Chapter #44
The students are completely shocked, questioning the proctor as to why anyone would choose to reject the question under those circumstances.
Those who answer the question and you get it wrong will never be permitted to apply for the chunin exams again, the proctor explained. Students can take a failing grade now, and try again later. Anyone who has doubts would be smart to reject the tenth question and reapply next year, the proctor advised.
Naruto’s Decision
Naruto decides to not accept failure, both to prove something to himself and not let Sasuke and Sakura down. Sakura and Sasuke wonder what he may do, but ultimately prepare to accept whatever Naruto’s decision may have been based on his inability to answer test questions. In the end, Naruto decided to take the risk.
The proctor gives a final warning to anyone who wishes to drop out. A few hands go up, but Team 7 remains. He then informs the hopefuls that whoever decided to stay has passed the tenth question.
The purpose of the tenth question was to illustrate how no matter how dangerous the risk, there will be missions that a Chunin cannot decline. A ninja must display valor that inspires those around him, helping to overcome their fear, the proctor explained. That is the talent most valued of the commander of a Chunin cell.
Those who can’t gamble with their own fate, who would trade today’s certain risk for tomorrow’s uncertain future… Never taking the chance that lies before them… Are weaklings who only make weak and easy decisions. In my opinion, they don’t belong in the ranks of the Chunin at all!
Proctor to Students | Chapter #44
So that’s the answer. Naruto was able to pass the written chunin test by accepting the tenth question. The final question was a scare tactic to remove ninja who did not accept the terrifying challenge of answering the question incorrectly and becoming banned forever.