Naruto (dub) Episode 27 -

Proctors explicitly state that participants may die. This is reinforced by the "consent forms" signed by the Genin, legally absolving the village of responsibility for fatalities. Atmosphere and Tone Shift

He remains his boisterous self, but the sheer scale of the forest and the open discussion of death force him to confront the actual danger of his dream to become Hokage. Naruto (Dub) Episode 27

The towering, gnarled trees and perpetual gloom of the forest create a claustrophobic atmosphere. Proctors explicitly state that participants may die

and his specific interest in Sasuke. Compare the Dub vs. Sub nuances in Anko's characterization. Naruto (Dub) Episode 27