The Chunin Exams weren't really cut short

[Akatsukii]

The Chunin Exams weren't really cut short after all-they just took the fight outside the ring. Gaara defeated Sasuke, at which point Naruto began fighting Gaara, which according to the bracket was supposed to be the first match of the second round. Shino got his fight with Kankuro, and it was a draw. Gaara's loss to Naruto, combined with the revelation that Orochimaru had murdered the Kazekage, led to Suna surrendering immediately, including Kankuro and Temari. So basically, Naruto won the Chunin exams, but didn't get promoted because no one with the necessary influence saw it and his victory was overshadowed by Hiruzen's death.

 

[Ldude]

No, Naruto did not "win the chuunin exams."

 

[Punk Hazard]

The fights may have happened, but yes, the Chunin Exams were cut short. Naruto didn't win any Chunin Exams.

 

[Germanicus]

Shikamaru would be the one who won, since he got promoted. The point wasn't to win the tourney. The point was promotion.

 

[freaks99]

naruto save ****in village

 

[Giest]

They were cut short within the way they function...meaning although those fights took place it was not under Chuunin exam conditions, so it doesn't count.

Plus, it doesn't even matter if you won or not. Not everyone who won got promoted, and Shikamaru didn't win but he became a Chuunin.

 

[Lord Naruto San]

naruto wouldve won tho

 

[Giest]

naruto wouldve won tho

It. Does. Not. Matter.

 

[DESTRUCTO]

Ah but he didn't beat Shino, who clearly beat Kankuro. Gaara schooled sasuke though.

 

[GiantShuriken]

Gaara vs Naruto was a tie. Neither of them could have killed each other. Naruto could not move and was dragging himself by his chin.

 

[H a n]

Meh.. Gaara looked like a booger hanging from his tailed beast forehead.