Masashi Kishimoto
The final battle of the Chûnin Exam is at hand! Sasuke makes it to the arena in time to compete, but the anticipation has only whetted Gaara's terrible bloodlust and strained his already fragile sanity. Can Gaara pull himself together in time to face Sasuke's new-found strength? Or will the demon inside him take complete control and wreak havoc on Konohagakure?! Rated: T
NARUTO © 1999 by Masashi Kishimoto/SHUEISHA Inc.
At last, the finals of the third phase of the Chûnin Selection Exams begin! In the first battle, Naruto faces off against Neji, widely considered to be the most talented young ninja in Konohagakure. With his newfound ability to access the power of the Nine-Tailed Fox, can Naruto beat his genius opponent? Or will Neji overcome his family's troubled history to triumph in the match? Rated: T
NARUTO © 1999 by Masashi Kishimoto/SHUEISHA Inc.
...Their village is under attack, and Naruto, Sakura and Shikamaru can't stay behind to defend it. They have a top priority mission to track down Sasuke and the Sand genin. But with nine bloodthirsty ninja on their heels, the hunters have quickly become the hunted! Back at the village, the Third Hokage is still trapped in Orochimaru's impenetrable barrier. Pushed to the breaking point, the Hokage must decide how far he will go to save what is precious
...Naruto faces his inner demons at the Waterfall of Truth! Can he tame the darkness inside himself while still retaining his biju's power? An important figure from his past shows up during the struggle to relate the history of his family and village, revealing astonishing new information about Naruto and Nine Tails! Rated: T
NARUTO © 1999 by Masashi Kishimoto/SHUEISHA Inc.
It's Deidara vs. Sasuke! Is even Deidara's Ultimate Art no match for the all-powerful new Sasuke? Plus, deep inside the Land of Rain lies a secret of the Akatsuki that sheds doubt on the mysterious organization's true intentions as well as their bizarre leader, Pain. Rated: T
NARUTO © 1999 by Masashi Kishimoto/SHUEISHA Inc.
Twelve years ago the Village Hidden in the Leaves was attacked by a fearsome threat. A nine-tailed fox spirit claimed the life of the village leader, the Hokage, and many others. Today, the village is at peace and a troublemaking kid named Naruto is struggling to graduate from Ninja Academy. His goal may be to become the next Hokage, but his true destiny will be much more complicated. The adventure begins now! Rated: T
NARUTO © 1999 by Masashi
...In order to face off against Madara and his newly acquired Six Paths power, Guy pulls out his most dangerous move. Guy has put his very life on the line, but is it enough against Madara? Meanwhile, as Naruto fights on the edge of death, he meets a special figure who may change the entire direction of the battle! Rated: T
NARUTO © 1999 by Masashi Kishimoto/SHUEISHA Inc.
Now preparing for the finals of the Chûnin Selection Exams, Naruto studies with naughty new mentor Jiraiya and struggles to harness the power of the Nine-Tailed Fox chakra locked within him. Meanwhile, other ninja villages are forming secret alliances against Konohagakure... Rated: T
NARUTO © 1999 by Masashi Kishimoto/SHUEISHA Inc.
The battle between former best friends Sasuke and Naruto grows even more fierce. Will Sasuke risk everything, even Naruto's life, to obtain the power of the Mangekyo? Rated: T
NARUTO © 1999 by Masashi Kishimoto/SHUEISHA Inc.
The tension between Naruto and Gaara builds, and Naruto finds himself not only understanding his rival but also sympathizing with him. But that doesn't mean he's gone soft. As Gaara continues to mutate, Naruto prepares for the fight of his life! Rated: T
NARUTO © 1999 by Masashi Kishimoto/SHUEISHA Inc.
Naruto inches ever closer to discovering the true identity of his nemesis, Pain. But is it worth it as the frustrated ninja begins to morph at last into the dreaded Nine Tails? Plus an unexpected confession reveals incredible secrets about his past as Naruto prepares for the ultimate battle with Pain. Can the chakra-challenged Naruto win when one misstep could spell disaster? Rated: T
NARUTO © 1999 by Masashi Kishimoto/SHUEISHA Inc.
Sakura, Sasuke and Naruto part ways to begin training with separate sensei. Plus, take a trip back in time to finally learn the true story of Kakashi's greatest secret! Rated: T
NARUTO © 1999 by Masashi Kishimoto/SHUEISHA Inc.
Obito has shocked the ninja world by absorbing Ten Tails into himself and transforming into the ultimate jinchuriki. But what is the extent of Obito's power, and can he even control it? Naruto and Sasuke will have to team up with the revived Hokage to even stand a chance! Rated: T
NARUTO © 1999 by Masashi Kishimoto/SHUEISHA Inc.
With Obito finally defeated, all attention now turns to the man behind everything bad that has happened, Madara. Naruto and Sasuke will need to work together if they have any chance of stopping this fearsome foe. But what will happen when the Nine Tails fox demon is forcibly removed from Naruto?! Rated: T
NARUTO © 1999 by Masashi Kishimoto/SHUEISHA Inc.
As Madara uses his dominating power to fend off the Five Kage, Sasuke is reunited with his brother Itachi. Can the brothers put aside their differences and help each other out? When they come face to face with Kabuto, the man who revived Itachi from the dead, they'll have to team up if they have any hope of survival! Rated: T
NARUTO © 1999 by Masashi Kishimoto/SHUEISHA Inc.
With the help of Kakashi and Guy, Naruto seems to have found a way around Tobi's invincible abilities. But why do Tobi's techniques seem to mimic Kakashi's so closely? And when Tobi's mask is finally torn off, will the revelation shock the ninja world?! Rated: T
NARUTO © 1999 by Masashi Kishimoto/SHUEISHA Inc.
With the masked man's identity revealed as Obito, Kakashi's resolve is severely shaken. It will be up to Naruto to inspire his old master to continue the fight. But when Ten Tails is finally awakened, will the entire ninja world be doomed? Rated: T
NARUTO © 1999 by Masashi Kishimoto/SHUEISHA Inc.
Naruto will have to summon all of his Nine Tails power if he hopes to stand up against the devastating team of Obito and Madara. Luckily for the Allied Shinobi Forces, the greatest help they could ever wish for is on the way. And when Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura are finally reunited, the whole direction of the war may change dramatically! Rated: T
NARUTO © 1999 by Masashi Kishimoto/SHUEISHA Inc.