Special Report: Live from the Forest of Death!

is episode 26 of the original Naruto anime.

Synopsis
Naruto is waiting in front of the Forest of Death to begin the second stage of the Chūnin Exams. Then he sees a square rock that starts following him. After it explodes and the Konohamaru ninja squad appears, they tell Naruto it is an interview. Anko comes and ask what's happening and they tell her that it is an interview. Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura recap the story up to that point and tell their insights on themselves and each other.

Naruto, who was interviewed by Konohamaru, shared his opinions about the others but mainly brags about himself and his abilities. Sakura, who was interviewed by Moegi, explained different jutsu, but she mainly talked about Sasuke and Kakashi. Udon interviewed Sasuke. Sasuke stated that if they were to listen to what Naruto said, it would mostly be more of fantasy rather than reality. He also mentioned the different abilities of the other Genin, but stated that he was better than all of them. Naruto and Sasuke start arguing, but Sakura reminds them that they have to work together. After the interview is over Konohamaru and his friends leave.

Trivia

 * This was the first filler episode made in the Naruto anime.