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Naruto, Vol. 38

Naruto, Vol. 38

MangaShort Stories
Pages
189
Published
2007
Language
English
Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

TenseHopeful
Coming of AgeMentor FigureSurvival

Genres

Manga Short Stories Comics Fantasy Graphic Novels

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 significant changes to Naruto's combat abilities?

    This volume features the aftermath of Naruto utilizing a high-risk technique that results in a formal restriction on his future use of that specific ability due to the physical toll it takes on his body.

  • How does this volume advance the subplot involving Sasuke?

    The narrative shifts focus to Sasuke as he reaches a critical turning point in his relationship with his mentor, marking a major departure from his previous status within the story.