Proceed

Proceed is the fourteenth Chapter of Season One, as well as of the series as a whole.

Plot
Matt and Kakashi discuss the upcoming Chunin Exams. Matt is reluctant to participate; Kakashi tells him that exceptions have been made for him so that he can choose to either participate or not without affecting his teammates' candidacy. Kakashi assures him that participating in the Exams will not be as dangerous as fighting the Demon Brothers. Kakashi tells Matt to think it over and talk to Naruto and Sakura, who both have participated in the Exams previously. As Kakashi departs, Matt resumes practicing the Fire Style: Dragon Flame Jutsu. At the same time he ponders his time in the Hidden Leaf; he initially feels that the life of a Shinobi is not worthwhile, however, he begins to realize that the people of the Leaf are decent people. He eventually passes out from Chakra exhaustion.

Elsewhere, Naruto and Sakura discuss Matt's quiet demeanor and how he has not seemed to make any friends in the two months he has been in the Hidden Leaf. They agree that his introverted character makes him difficult to approach, but Sakura suggests inviting him to spend time with them. Kakashi arrives, agreeing with Sakura's suggestion. He reminds them that Matt did not grow up around Shinobi, and therefore his hesitation is to be expected. Kakashi asks the two to introduce him to their peers in the hopes that he may open up and enjoy the Hidden Leaf more. Naruto and Sakura agree, and the conversation moves to the Chunin Exams. Kakashi informs them that Matt's decision whether to participate will not hinder them. He tells them to discuss it with Matt and come to a consensus.

Naruto and Sakura visit Matt at his house after he wakes up, and they all go out to eat. While there, Naruto and Sakura assure Matt that he is under no pressure to participate in the Exams. Matt states that he does want to participate, to the general appeal of Naruto. They both agree to work together to do their best. A month passes, and the Genin of Team Kakashi arrive at the Hidden Leaf's Shinobi Academy where they submit their registration. There they meet Iruka Umino, Naruto's and Sakura's former instructor at the Academy. Iruka wishes them all luck and they proceed to start the Exams. As they reach their assigned room, they are met by Kiba Inuzuka, Akamaru, Hinata Hyuga, and Shino Aburame. The two teams chat for a moment, and as Kiba and his team walk away, the arrival of Ibiki Morino and a platoon of other Shinobi marks the begin of the Chunin Exams.