Naruto, Vol. 26

This volume is the beginning of a long-running manga series that spans 72 collected volumes in total. It is intended to be read as the first entry in a continuous narrative that follows the protagonist's growth over many years.

The manga has been adapted into two major anime television series, Naruto and Naruto Shippuden, which cover the entirety of the original story. Many readers choose to experience both the original print version and the animated adaptation to see how the visual storytelling translates across mediums.

This book is printed in the authentic Japanese right-to-left format, meaning you should start from what is traditionally considered the back of the book and read the panels from right to left.