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Naruto, vol. 23

Naruto, vol. 23

predicament
MangaShort Stories
Pages
185
Published
2004
Language
English

Synopsis

"Orochimaru's nefarious plans for Sasuke are revealed, and Naruto vows to save his friend. But first he must battle the mysterious Kimimaro, who has deadly past ties to the Sound Ninja Four!" -- Back cover.

Prose complexity
1/10

Vibe

DarkTense

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 conclude the story arc involving the Sasuke Recovery Team?

    This volume focuses on the intense battles between the Konoha ninja and the Sound Ninja Four, serving as a critical stage in the pursuit of Sasuke Uchiha rather than the final resolution of that specific mission.

  • Is this book part of a larger narrative split?

    This volume is part of the first major section of the series, which spans the first twenty-seven volumes and covers the protagonist's pre-teen years before a significant narrative time skip.