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Naruto, Vol. 56

Team Asuma, reunited
Pages
188
Published
2011
Language
English

Synopsis

As Naruto and the Allied Shinobi Forces battle Kabuto's zombie ninjas, they find themselves fighting against former friends and enemies as well as some fearsome weapons.

About the author

M
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

  • Does this volume contain a self-contained story or can it be read out of order?

    This volume is part of a continuous narrative arc concerning the Fourth Great Shinobi War and relies heavily on established character histories and ongoing conflicts, making it unsuitable for reading as a standalone entry.

  • Are there any notable structural elements in this volume?

    The narrative shifts focus between multiple simultaneous battlefronts, specifically highlighting the emotional and tactical challenges faced by various divisions as they confront reanimated figures from their pasts.