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Naruto, Vol. 47

Pages
191
Published
2003
Language
English

Synopsis

"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?" -- from publisher's web site.

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About the author

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Masashi Kishimoto

Masashi Kishimoto (岸本斉史) is a Japanese manga artist, born 8 November 1974 in Nagi, Okayama Prefecture. He is the elder of identical twin brothers; his twin, Seishi Kishimoto, is also a manga artist. He studied at an art college after high school, and has named Akira Toriyama and Katsuhiro Otomo as formative influences. Naruto, his first serialised work, ran in Weekly Shonen Jump from 1999 to 2014 and has sold more than 250 million copies across 46 countries. He followed it with the single-v...

Frequently asked questions

  • Can I read this volume if I have not read the previous ones?

    This volume is part of a continuous narrative arc and relies heavily on established character relationships and plot developments from earlier installments, making it unsuitable for new readers to start here.

  • Does this volume conclude the battle with Pain?

    The confrontation with Pain is a central focus of this volume, but the narrative tension remains high as the conflict reaches a critical turning point rather than a final resolution.