The Training Commences
(修業開始, Shūgyō Kaishi)
Chapter Info
Volume	3
Previous	Preparing for Battle!!
Chapter	18
Next	A Symbol of Courage
Arc	Land of Waves Arc
Anime	Naruto #10
Debut
Characters Waraji • Zōri
Jutsu Tree Climbing Practice
Tools Sword

The Training Commences (修業開始, Shūgyō Kaishi) is chapter 18 of the Naruto manga.

Summary Edit

To improve their chakra control, and thus the effectiveness of their techniques, Kakashi teaches Team 7 how to climb trees. Naruto fails completely, Sasuke can only make it halfway up, and Sakura is able to make it to the top on her first try. After repeated failures, Naruto asks Sakura for tips. Meanwhile, Zabuza recovers from his fight with Kakashi. Gatō approaches him intending to kill him for his failure, but is stopped by Haku, who breaks Gatō's arm in punishment for even considering touching Zabuza. Zabuza assures Gatō that he will finish the job in a week's time.