Masashi Kishimoto

A new ninja causes trouble among the ranks of Team Kakashi when they return from the battle against Sasori.

"It's shades of the influence of Orochimaru when Sasuke names his new ninja cell The Hebi. While Naruto and the others try to keep tabs on Sasuke, their long-lost pal ends up in fierce battle with an old enemy. The outcome could bring the ninja world as Naruto knows it to an end faster than he ever imagined!"--P. [4] of cover.

In the village of Konohagakure, school is literally a battlefield where classmates are ninjas in training competing to become the greatest ninja in the land.

"When Sasuke is given the task of training of Team Seven, Boruto is delighted, but he has trouble accepting his master's teachings. And then pop star Himeno Lily jumps in with a mission for them."--

As medical ninja Sakura travels the land opening children's clinics, she is shocked to learn of a series of attacks on Konoha that are linked to Sasuke and she sets out to clear his name by finding out who the real perpetrator is.

Naruto's training with Jiraiya intensifies, while Orochimaru uses threats to coerce a legendary kunoichi into helping him. But will her tragic past play a part in destroying Naruto's future?

As a bloody Sasuke looks on with Mangekyou, Gaara tells Sasuke his eyes are still the same. Karin quickly takes her chance to locate Danzou, which in turn is felt by Root member Fuu. Raikage demands Shii hurry and Darui moves to assist the Sand siblings. All four unleash attacks forcing Sasuke to utilize both eyes. As the dust of the resulting explosion clears, the dark spectral form of Susanoo protects Sasuke. The Uchiha states that his absolute...