Masashi Kishimoto
Naruto's sensei Kakashi believes that the diablolical Zabuza survived their last battle. Now, in anticipation of their enemy's return, Kakashi puts Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura through rigorous training programs to increase their focus and control. This time, the job of protecting the old bridge builder Tazuna and his family will be a hundred times more difficult! Rated: T
NARUTO © 1999 by Masashi Kishimoto/SHUEISHA Inc.
Deep within the Forest of Death, Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura are still reeling from Orochimaru's attack...and now they must battle his minions, the mysterious Sound Ninja. And as Sasuke struggles with the strange force growing inside him, spreading like an infection from the curse-mark Orochimaru burned into his neck, time is running out for the student ninja to collect the scrolls they need to pass the Chûnin Exams! Rated: T
NARUTO © 1999
...With only a few matches left to be fought in the preliminaries to the third portion of the Journeyman Ninja Selection Exams, the highly anticipated bout between mysterious Sand ninja Gaara and intense, earnest Konoha ninja Rock Lee begins. Will Gaara's bloodlust and his strange powers of sand manipulation be too much for Lee to handle? Or could Lee prove that dedication and an amazing work ethic are enough to make him a splendid ninja? Rated: T
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...Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura passed the written portion of the Chûnin Exam, but that was only the beginning! Now in the thick of the exam's second phase, held in the aptly named Forest of Death, instructor Mitarashi Anko has promised to cut the number of advancing teams by half. And a mysterious predator in their midst is after Sasuke! 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 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.
It's ninja vs. ninja! And Sakura is caught in the middle! With the Sound Four looming close and Lee in the hospital, all three friends hurl toward an uncertain future and find that growing up sometimes means growing apart. Rated: T
NARUTO © 1999 by Masashi Kishimoto/SHUEISHA Inc.
Death in the village! When the dust settles from Orochimaru's attack, the shinobi find that not everyone has survived. While the ninja mourn, an unlikely candidate is chosen for greatness, a long-lost ninja returns with a dangerous entourage, and Naruto finds his life in more turmoil than ever before. 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
...It's all-out shinobi war as Naruto, Tsunade, Jiraiya and Shizune take on Orochimaru and Kabuto in battle...with the final fate of Tsunade hanging on the outcome! Will her darkest fears finally become reality?! 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.
Kabuto's hold over his army of undead minions tightens as he senses that he's losing power over the stronger members of his Immortal Corps, including Nagato Pain. Sasuke's brother, Itachi, may have the best chance of breaking Kabuto's hold. But he's still not completely in control of his actions, which means Naruto may have to take him down once and for all. Rated: T
NARUTO © 1999 by Masashi Kishimoto/SHUEISHA Inc.
What does Sasuke's older brother want with Naruto? As Jiraiya trains Naruto to push beyond his limits, secrets of the past are revealed, and a mysterious shinobi who could change everything begins to take center stage. Rated: T
NARUTO © 1999 by Masashi Kishimoto/SHUEISHA Inc.
Sasuke delves deep to remember how his brother Itachi became the feared ninja he is today! In the bloody battle that ensues between Naruto and his best friend, Naruto realizes that being close to an Uchiha brother could mean his downfall. Rated: T
NARUTO © 1999 by Masashi Kishimoto/SHUEISHA Inc.
Naruto's friends are tested as an attempt to overthrow Tsunade begins and they must all fight—or fall. New secrets about Pain are revealed, but they only add to the mystery of his identity. As Pain commences with the final destruction of Konoha, Naruto and the Toads prepare to take him on in battle. Can Naruto save his beloved village? Rated: T
NARUTO © 1999 by Masashi Kishimoto/SHUEISHA Inc.