Board Thread:Episode Discussions/@comment-1018594-20150521121708/@comment-1251315-20150521164725

Shakhmoot wrote: Farewell, Chunin exams arc after this huge disappointment that we get from it. This episode proves that this arc has been rushed harshly.

Next time, it's better for Studio Pierrot to plan for doing a filler arc as early as possible as seen in Chikara and Kakashi Anbu arcs. Or, if they're going to do a filler, just focus on the story and don't extend it with pointless battles and unneeded character development.