Can I start reading the series with this volume?

This volume is part of a continuous narrative and assumes familiarity with the events of the preceding forty-three volumes, making it unsuitable as a starting point for new readers.

How does this volume relate to the anime adaptation?

The events depicted in this volume are adapted into the Naruto: Shippuden anime series, which serves as the direct animated counterpart to this portion of the manga.

Naruto, Vol. 44

Senjutsu heir

Adventure Manga

Pages: 188
Published: 2008
Language: English

Synopsis

Naruto must decipher the cryptic last words of his beloved mentor. What did Jiraiya find out about the leader of the Akatsuki that was so important he had to hide it in code? And can Naruto stand a fighting chance against those who managed to take down one of the Three Great Shinobi?