Succeed and Fail

Succeed and Fail is the thirteenth Chapter of Season One, as well as of the series as a whole.

Plot
Matt wakes up in the hospital disoriented and weak. The rest of Team Kakashi visits him in his room as he catches his bearings. He is released from the Hidden Mist hospital, and when Kakashi tells him that they don't need to leave right away, Matt assures him that he is okay. Mei Terumi approaches them, and when Kakashi asks if they should go somewhere private, she declines, stating that his entire team deserves to hear what she has to say. She apologizes to them all for intentionally setting them up to be ambushed, remarking that the ploy could have been fatal and nearly was. Kakashi thanks her, and she assures them that the Demon Brothers have been returned to prison with no chance of release. She offers them respite in her Village for as long as they wish, but Kakashi declines, and the team leaves the Hidden Mist. They travel by boat to the Land of Lightning and eventually arrive at the Village Hidden in the Clouds.

Team Kakashi meets with the Raikage, A Yotsuki, who is unhappily provides them with his Village's Genin participants. With their final destination having finally been reached, Team Kakashi begins the trek back to the Village Hidden in the Leaves. Upon arriving home, Kakashi tells the three Genin to rest while he reports in. He meets with Tsunade, who asks if Matt is okay. Kakashi says he believes so, stating that he took the battle with the Demon Brothers well. Tsunade remarks that she has been berating Mei Terumi. Kakashi asks if she has discovered any information on Sasuke, but Tsunade states she has not. The two then discuss Sakura's training development, particularly after the battle with the Demon Brothers. Tsunade remarks that they all must be prepared for what is coming and able to defend themselves. Kakashi asks if they are really going to hold the Chunin Exams again, and Tsunade confirms due to a desire to strengthen their alliances with other Villages as well as show that they are not weak.

The next day, Matt is still recovering from the journey across the Shinobi World. He finally manages to go outside, and he begins practicing the Fire Style: Dragon Flame Jutsu. He is still not able to make much progress on the technique, and he is interrupted by Kakashi, who has arrived to speak with him.