List of Naruto chapters (Part I)

This is a list of chapters of the "Naruto" manga, covering the first two hundred and forty-four chapters of the series. The chapters are written by Masashi Kishimoto and published by Shueisha in the "Weekly Shonen Jump" magazine.cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/manga.php?id=1598|title=Naruto (manga)|publisher=Anime News Network|accessdate=2007-10-11] The first chapter was published in 1999, continuing for a total of two hundred and forty-four chapters.cite web|url=http://www.viz.com/products/products.php?&series_id=119&section=profiles|title=VIZ Media . products - Masashi Kishimoto|publisher=Viz Media|accessdate=2007-10-11] The last six chapters are part of a gaiden taking place before the regular storyline, called the "Kakashi Gaiden". The chapters after the gaiden are part of Part II, the second part of the "Naruto" storyline that takes place two and a half years after the end of the "Naruto" manga. An anime adaptation, produced by Studio Pierrot and TV Tokyo, was aired on TV Tokyo, with the first episode shown on October 3, 2002.cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=1825|title=Naruto (TV)|publisher=Anime News Network|accessdate=2007-10-11] The last episode of the "Naruto" anime aired on February 8, 2007, with the , known as "Naruto: Shippūden", replacing it.cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2006-12-04/naruto-filler-to-end|title=Naruto Filler to End|publisher=Anime News Network|date=2006-12-04|accessdate=2007-10-11]

The "Naruto" manga was serialized in North America by Viz Media in the "United States Shonen Jump" magazine. The first chapter of the English adaptation was published on January 7, 2003. The English adaptation of the "Naruto" anime has been shown on Cartoon Network's Toonami and YTV's Bionix programming blocks, with the first episode airing on September 10, 2005.

The chapters have been composed into twenty-seven tankōbon in Japan by Shueisha. The first tankōbon was released on March 3, 2000, and the twenty-seventh released on April 4, 2005.cite web|url=http://books.shueisha.co.jp/CGI/search/syousai_put.cgi?isbn_cd=4-08-872840-8&mode=1|title=NARUTO―ナルト―／1｜ 岸本　斉史｜ ジャンプコミックス｜BOOKNAVI｜集英社|language=Japanese|publisher=Shueisha|accessdate=2007-10-11] cite web|url=http://books.shueisha.co.jp/CGI/search/syousai_put.cgi?isbn_cd=4-08-873791-1&mode=1|title=NARUTO―ナルト―／27｜ 岸本　斉史｜ ジャンプコミックス｜BOOKNAVI｜集英社|language=Japanese|publisher=Shueisha|accessdate=2007-10-11] All of the tankōbon contain nine chapters of the original manga, with the exception of the first tankōbon, which has seven chapters. Viz Media has released all twenty-seven volumes of the English adaptation of the manga.cite web|url=http://www.viz.com/products/products.php?series_id=119|title=VIZ Media . products|publisher=Viz Media|accessdate=2007-10-11] In addition, Viz Media released all twenty-seven volumes in a boxed set, thus constituting the entirety of the "Naruto" storyline before Part II on November 13, 2007.cite web|url=http://www.amazon.com/Fall-2007-Naruto-Volumes-1-27/dp/1421519801/ref=sr_1_2/103-3991382-5456658?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1192914939&sr=8-2|title=Amazon.com: Fall 2007 Naruto Box Set, Volumes 1-27 (Naruto): Books: VIZ Media|publisher=Amazon.com|accessdate=2007-10-20]

Shortly before the release of the fourteenth volume, Viz Media announced its "Naruto Nation" campaign, planning to release three volumes a month in the last four months of 2007.cite web|url=http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA6438250.htmlp|title=Viz Speeds Up Naruto Releases - 5/1/2007 - Publishers Weekly|publisher=Publishers Weekly|author=Alverson, Brigid|date=2007-05-01|accessdate=2007-10-11] Cammie Allen, Viz Media's product manager, commented that, "Our main reason [for the accelerated schedule] was to catch up to the Japanese release schedule to give our readers a similar experience to that of our readers in Japan." As such, the English adaptation of Part II was featured on December 4, 2007 in the "United States Shonen Jump", as will the "Kakashi Gaiden".

Volume list

Graphic novel list/header
Language = Japanese
Width = 99%Graphic novel list
VolumeNumber = 1
OriginalRelDate = March 3, 2000
OriginalISBN = 4-08-872840-7
LicensedRelDate = August 16, 2003
LicensedISBN = 1-56931-900-6cite web|url=http://www.viz.com/products/products.php?product_id=1597|title=VIZ Media . products - Naruto, Vol. 1|publisher=Viz Media|accessdate=2007-10-11]
ChapterList =
* 001. nihongo|Uzumaki Naruto!|うずまきナルト!!
* 002. nihongo|Konohamaru|木ノ葉丸!!
* 003. nihongo|Enter Sasuke!|うちはサスケ|Uchiha Sasuke
* 004. nihongo|Hatake Kakashi!|はたけカカシ!!
* 005. nihongo|Pride Goeth Before a Fall!|油断大敵!!|Yudan taiteki!!
* 006. nihongo|Not Sasuke!|サスケ君に限って・・・!!|Sasuke-kun ni kagitte...!!
* 007. nihongo|Kakashi's Decision|カカシの結論|Kakashi no ketsuron
VolumeExtras =;Volume title
*;Cover character(s)
* Naruto Uzumaki
Summary = For the first twelve years of his life, Naruto Uzumaki had to live a life without parents and endure the apparent unsolicited hate from the villagers of Konohagakure, never knowing what it was like to be loved or have friends as a result. On the day that he learns that the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox was sealed within him soon after his birth and is the reason he is alone in the world, Naruto's fortunes begin to change. In addition to finding a father-figure in the form of Iruka Umino, Naruto achieves his dream by finally becoming a ninja. In doing so, Naruto is added to Team 7 along with Sasuke Uchiha and Sakura Haruno under the leadership of Kakashi Hatake. To see whether or not the three are ready to become ninja, Kakashi administers a test to see if they have what it takes. Each fails independently, leading Kakashi to believe they will never become ninja.Graphic novel list
VolumeNumber = 2
OriginalRelDate = June 2, 2000
OriginalISBN = 4-08-872878-0cite web|url=http://books.shueisha.co.jp/CGI/search/syousai_put.cgi?isbn_cd=4-08-872878-5&mode=1|title=NARUTO―ナルト―／2｜ 岸本　斉史｜ ジャンプコミックス｜BOOKNAVI｜集英社|publisher=Shueisha|accessdate=2007-10-11|language=Japanese]
LicensedRelDate = December 26, 2003
LicensedISBN = 1-59116-178-9cite web|url=http://www.viz.com/products/products.php?product_id=2073|title=VIZ Media . products - Naruto, Vol. 2|publisher=Viz Media|accessdate=2007-10-11]
ChapterList =
* 008. nihongo|You Failed!|だから不合格だってんだ!!|Dakara fugōkaku datten'da!!
* 009. nihongo|The Worst Client|最悪の依頼人|Saiaku no irainin
* 010. nihongo|Target #2|２匹目|Nihikime
* 011. nihongo|Going Ashore|上陸・・・!!|Jōriku...!!
* 012. nihongo|Game Over!!!|終わりだ!!|Owari da!!
* 013. nihongo|Ninja!!|忍者だ!!|Ninja da!!
* 014. nihongo|The Secret Plan...!!!|秘策・・・!!|Hisaku...!!
* 015. nihongo|Return of the Sharingan|蘇る写輪眼!!|Yomigaeru Sharingan!!
* 016. nihongo|Who Are You?!|お前は誰だ!!|Omae wa dare da!!
* 017. nihongo|Preparations for Battle|戦いの準備!!|Tatakai no junbi!!
VolumeExtras =;Volume title
*;Cover character(s)
* Naruto Uzumaki
* Sakura Haruno
* Sasuke Uchiha
Summary = Kakashi advises the three to start focusing on the team's well-being instead of their own, and in doing so they are able to pass the test. As one of the team's first missions, they are assigned to to escort a man named Tazuna to the Land of Waves. Along the way, the group is attacked by Zabuza Momochi, an assassin sent to kill Tazuna. Kakashi, with the help of Naruto, Sasuke, and his own Sharingan eye, is able to defeat Zabuza. Before he can finish Zabuza off, however, a masked boy named Haku arrives to take him away. In preparation for another of Zabuza's attacks, Kakashi decides to train Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura.Graphic novel list
VolumeNumber = 3
OriginalRelDate = August 4, 2000
OriginalISBN = 4-08-872898-8cite web|url=http://books.shueisha.co.jp/CGI/search/syousai_put.cgi?isbn_cd=4-08-872898-X&mode=1|title=NARUTO―ナルト―／3｜ 岸本　斉史｜ ジャンプコミックス｜BOOKNAVI｜集英社|publisher=Shueisha|accessdate=2007-10-11|language=Japanese]
LicensedRelDate = April 24, 2004
LicensedISBN = 1-59116-187-8cite web|url=http://www.viz.com/products/products.php?product_id=2150|title=VIZ Media . products - Naruto, Vol. 3|publisher=Viz Media|accessdate=2007-10-11]
ChapterList =
* 018. nihongo|Training Day|修業開始|Shūgyō kaishi
* 019. nihongo|The Emblem of Courage|勇気の象徴|Yūki no shōchō
* 020. nihongo|The Land That Had a Hero...!!|英雄のいた国・・・!!|Eiyū no ita kuni...!!
* 021. nihongo|A Meeting in the Forest...!!|森の中の出会い・・・!!|Mori no naka no deai...!!
* 022. nihongo|The Enemies Return|強敵出現!!|Kyōteki shutsugen!!
* 023. nihongo|Ambush Times Two!|２つの急襲・・・!!|Futatsu no kyūshū...!!
* 024. nihongo|Speed!!|スピード!!|Supīdo!!
* 025. nihongo|For Your Dreams...!!|夢の為に・・・!!|Yume no tame ni...!!
* 026. nihongo|Sharingan Devastation!!|写輪眼崩し・・・!!|Sharingan kuzushi...!!
* 027. nihongo|Awakenings|覚醒・・・!!|Mezame...!!
VolumeExtras =;Volume title
*;Cover character(s)
* Naruto Uzumaki
* Kakashi Hatake
Summary = In an effort to get stronger, Naruto trains harder than Sasuke and Sakura. Though he catches up to both in terms of talent, exerting the extra effort leaves him fatigued. To allow him a chance to regain his energy, the rest of Team 7 goes on to escort Tazuna without him. Soon afterwards, however, they are attacked again by Zabuza and a masked Haku. Using his new training, Sasuke does battle with Haku and proves to be an equal match, forcing Haku to trap him in a prison of ice. Naruto quickly arrives to help and joins Sasuke in the fight, though both are soon overpowered. As Haku makes to finish Naruto off, Sasuke uses himself as a shield to block the attack and appears to be killed. Naruto, in his anger, taps into the dormant powers of the demon fox sealed within him.Graphic novel list
VolumeNumber = 4
OriginalRelDate = October 4, 2000
OriginalISBN = 4-08-873026-4cite web|url=http://books.shueisha.co.jp/CGI/search/syousai_put.cgi?isbn_cd=4-08-873026-7&mode=1|title=NARUTO―ナルト―／4｜ 岸本　斉史｜ ジャンプコミックス｜BOOKNAVI｜集英社|publisher=Shueisha|accessdate=2007-10-11|language=Japanese]
LicensedRelDate = August 3, 2004
LicensedISBN = 1-59116-358-7cite web|url=http://www.viz.com/products/products.php?product_id=2240|title=VIZ Media . products - Naruto, Vol. 4|publisher=Viz Media|accessdate=2007-10-11]
ChapterList =
* 028. nihongo|Nine Tails...!!|九尾・・・!!|Kyūbi...!!
* 029. nihongo|Someone Precious To You|大切な人・・・!!|Taisetsu na hito...!!
* 030. nihongo|Your Future is...!!|お前の未来は・・・!!|Omae no mirai wa...!!
* 031. nihongo|To Each His Own Struggle...|それぞれの戦い・・・!!|Sorezore no tatakai...!!
* 032. nihongo|The Tools Called Shinobi|忍という名の道具|Shinobi to iu na no dōgu
* 033. nihongo|The Bridge of the Hero!!|英雄の橋!!|Eiyū no hashi!!
* 034. nihongo|Intruders?|侵入者 !?|Shinnyūsha!?
* 035. nihongo|Iruka vs. Kakashi|イルカVSカカシ!?
* 036. nihongo|Sakura's Depression|サクラの憂鬱!!|Sakura no Yūutsu
VolumeExtras =;Volume title
*;Cover character(s)
* Naruto Uzumaki
* Haku
* Zabuza Momochi
Summary = With the demon fox's power Naruto is easily able to defeat Haku. When Haku's mask breaks away, however, Naruto is unable to bring himself to kill the young boy beneath the mask. Elsewhere, Kakashi and Zabuza do battle. As Kakashi is abut to kill Zabuza with his Lightning Blade, Haku appears to take the attack, saving Zabuza at the cost of his own life. Despite this turn of events Kakashi is still able to disable Zabuza, prompting the arrival of Zabuza's employer, Gato. When Gato orders his own personal army of thugs to kill Zabuza along with Tazuna and Team 7, Zabuza uses the last of his strength to kill Gato, avenging Haku's death before dying himself. With their mission complete, Team and a revived Sasuke return to Konoha. Soon after returning home, Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura are entered into the Chunin Exams, a chance for them to rise up the ninja ranks and test their abilities.Graphic novel list
VolumeNumber = 5
OriginalRelDate = December 4, 2000
OriginalISBN = 4-08-873050-9cite web|url=http://books.shueisha.co.jp/CGI/search/syousai_put.cgi?isbn_cd=4-08-873050-X&mode=1|title=NARUTO―ナルト―／5｜ 岸本　斉史｜ ジャンプコミックス｜BOOKNAVI｜集英社|publisher=Shueisha|accessdate=2007-10-11|language=Japanese]
LicensedRelDate = December 7, 2004
LicensedISBN = 1-59116-359-5cite web|url=http://www.viz.com/products/products.php?product_id=2414|title=VIZ Media . products - Naruto, Vol. 5|publisher=Viz Media|accessdate=2007-10-11]
ChapterList =
* 037. nihongo|A Total Mismatch!!!|最悪の相性・・・!!|Saiaku no aishō...!!
* 038. nihongo|On Your Mark|START・・・!!
* 039. nihongo|The Challengers!!|挑戦者たち!!|Chōsensha-tachi!!
* 040. nihongo|The First Test|第一の試験!!|Daīchi no shiken!!
* 041. nihongo|The Whisper of Demons|悪魔の囁き・・・！？|Akuma no sasayaki...!?
* 042. nihongo|To Each His Own|それぞれの闘い・・・!!|Sorezore no tatakai...!!
* 043. nihongo|The Tenth Question|第10問目・・・!!|Daijū monme...!!
* 044. nihongo|The Talents We Test For|試された資質・・・!!|Tamesareta shishitsu...!!
* 045. nihongo|The Second Exam|第二の試験!!)|Daini no shiken!!
VolumeExtras =;Volume title
*;Cover character(s)
* Naruto Uzumaki
* Sakura Haruno
* Sasuke Uchiha
* Kakashi Hatake
Summary = Prior to the start of the exam, Team 7 has a chance to mingle with their former classmates and fellow rookie ninja: the members of Team 8 and Team 10. Once the first phase of the exam begins, it is revealed that all of those wishing to advance in rank must first complete a written test. The test's questions, however, prove too difficult for almost all present, and it soon becomes apparent that the true objective of the first phase is to cheat without getting caught. Unaware that this is the test's true purpose, Naruto insists on continuing. Through his willingness to face the unknown, he is allowed to continue on to the second phase with the rest of the examinees who were not caught.Graphic novel list
VolumeNumber = 6
OriginalRelDate = March 2, 2001
OriginalISBN = 4-08-873089-9cite web|url=http://books.shueisha.co.jp/CGI/search/syousai_put.cgi?isbn_cd=4-08-873089-5&mode=1|title=NARUTO―ナルト―／6｜ 岸本　斉史｜ ジャンプコミックス｜BOOKNAVI｜集英社|publisher=Shueisha|accessdate=2007-10-11|language=Japanese]
LicensedRelDate = April 5, 2005
LicensedISBN = 1-59116-739-6cite web|url=http://www.viz.com/products/products.php?product_id=4660|title=VIZ Media . products - Naruto, Vol. 6|publisher=Viz Media|accessdate=2007-10-11]
ChapterList =
* 046. nihongo|The Password Is...|合言葉は・・・!!|Aikotoba wa...!!
* 047. nihongo|Predator!!|捕食者!!|Hoshokusha!!
* 048. nihongo|The Target Is...!!|その目的は・・・!!|Sono mokuteki wa...!!
* 049. nihongo|Coward...!!|臆病者・・・!!|Okubyōmono...!!
* 050. nihongo|I've Got To...!!|私が・・・!!|Watashi ga...!!
* 051. nihongo|Beauty Is the Beast!!|美しき野獣・・・!!|Utsukushiki yajū...!!
* 052. nihongo|The Principles of Use!!|使用の条件!!|Shō no jōken!!
* 053. nihongo|Sakura's Decision!!|サクラの決意!!|Sakura no ketsui!!
* 054. nihongo|Sakura and Ino|サクラといの|Sakura to Ino
VolumeExtras =;Volume title
*;Cover character(s)
* Sakura Haruno
* Ino Yamanaka
* Naruto Uzumaki
* Sasuke Uchiha
Summary = For the second phase of the exams, the remaining teams of three must survive the Forest of Death and arrive at its center in five days' time. Soon after they enter the forest Team 7 is attacked by Orochimaru. Naruto engages him in battle, though is quickly defeated. Sasuke, inspired by Naruto's determination, continues the battle in Naruto's place and defeats Orochimaru. Before escaping, and as a reward for his success, Orochimaru brands Sasuke with a cursed seal, knocking him out. Sakura, the only conscious member of the team, is forced to look after her teammates and defend them from the attacks of Orochimaru's followers. As she is about to be defeated Team 10 arrives to help, allowing Sakura to return to attending to Naruto and Sasuke as the others deal with her attackers.Graphic novel list
VolumeNumber = 7
OriginalRelDate = May 1, 2001
OriginalISBN = 4-08-873113-1cite web|url=http://books.shueisha.co.jp/CGI/search/syousai_put.cgi?isbn_cd=4-08-873113-1&mode=1|title=NARUTO―ナルト―／7｜ 岸本　斉史｜ ジャンプコミックス｜BOOKNAVI｜集英社|publisher=Shueisha|accessdate=2007-10-11|language=Japanese]
LicensedRelDate = August 2, 2005
LicensedISBN = 1-59116-875-9cite web|url=http://www.viz.com/products/products.php?product_id=5094|title=VIZ Media . products - Naruto, Vol. 7|publisher=Viz Media|accessdate=2007-10-11]
ChapterList =
* 055. nihongo|No Holds Barred!!|全面戦争!!|Zenmen sensō!!
* 056. nihongo|The Strength That Is Given...!!|与えられし力・・・!!|Ataerareshi chikara...!!
* 057. nihongo|Ten Hours Earlier...|10時間前|Jū jikan mae
* 058. nihongo|Witnesses...!!|目撃者・・・!!|Mokugekisha...!!
* 059. nihongo|The Tragedy of the Sand!!|砂の惨劇!!|Suna no sangeki!!
* 060. nihongo|The Last Chance...!!|ラストチャンス・・・!!|Rasuto Chansu...!!
* 061. nihongo|The Path You Should Tread...!!|進むべき道・・・!!|Susumubeki michi...!!
* 062. nihongo|Trapped Like Rats!!|袋のネズミ・・・!!|Fukuro no nezumi...!!
* 063. nihongo|One More Face|もう一つの顔|Mō hitotsu no kao
VolumeExtras =;Volume title
*;Cover character(s)
* Naruto Uzumaki
* Sasuke Uchiha
* Orochimaru
Summary = Team 10 and Orochimaru's forces do battle, though their progress is slow in either side claiming victory. Just as additional reinforcements begin to arrive to help Team 10, Sasuke finally awakens, the cursed seal given to him by Orochimaru fueling him with power. With his new strength Sasuke is able to make quick work of their opponents, forcing them to flee. Although the battle is won, Team 7 needs three days to recover. As they make way for the forest's center on the final day they are briefly impeded by a group of stragglers, though ultimately claim victory and complete the second phase.Graphic novel list
VolumeNumber = 8
OriginalRelDate = August 3, 2001
OriginalISBN = 4-08-873147-6cite web|url=http://books.shueisha.co.jp/CGI/search/syousai_put.cgi?isbn_cd=4-08-873147-6&mode=1|title=NARUTO―ナルト―／8｜ 岸本　斉史｜ ジャンプコミックス｜BOOKNAVI｜集英社|publisher=Shueisha|accessdate=2007-10-11|language=Japanese]
LicensedRelDate = December 6, 2005
LicensedISBN = 1-4215-0124-4cite web|url=http://www.viz.com/products/products.php?product_id=5304|title=VIZ Media . products - Naruto, Vol. 8|publisher=Viz Media|accessdate=2007-10-11]
ChapterList =
* 064. nihongo|Lord Hokage's Message...!!|火影の伝令・・・!!|Hokage no denrei...!!
* 065. nihongo|Life-and-Death Battles!!|命懸けの戦い!!|Inochigake no tatakai!!
* 066. nihongo|Sakura's Advice|サクラの勧告|Sakura no kankoku
* 067. nihongo|Unholy Gifts!|異端なる能力!!|Itan naru nōryoku!!
* 068. nihongo|Blood of the Uchiha|うちはの血!!|Uchiha no chi!!
* 069. nihongo|The Deadly Visitor!!|恐怖の訪問者!!|Kyōfu no hōmonsha!!
* 070. nihongo|The One Who Dies!!|死ぬのは・・・!?|Shinu no wa...!?
* 071. nihongo|The Insurmountable Wall...!!|高すぎる壁・・・!!|Takasugiru kabe...!!
* 072. nihongo|Rivals...!!|拮抗・・・!!|Kikkō...!!
VolumeExtras =;Volume title
*;Cover character(s)
* Naruto Uzumaki
* Gaara
Summary = Seven teams of three pass the second phase, far too many aspiring ninja to advance to the final rounds. To reduce the number of participants ten preliminary matches are held, with the winner of each match advancing to the finals. After the first few matches, where Sasuke is able to claim victory, Sakura is pit against her rival and childhood friend Ino Yamanaka. While neither is fond of fighting the other, both do their best to be worthy opponents. Although Sakura is able to avoid Ino's attacks for much of the match's duration, Ino is eventually able to restrain her. Using one of her family's signature abilities Ino takes control of Sakura's mind, intending to force Sakura to forfeit the match.Graphic novel list
VolumeNumber = 9
OriginalRelDate = October 4, 2001
OriginalISBN = 4-08-873174-2cite web|url=http://books.shueisha.co.jp/CGI/search/syousai_put.cgi?isbn_cd=4-08-873174-3&mode=1|title=NARUTO―ナルト―／9｜ 岸本　斉史｜ ジャンプコミックス｜BOOKNAVI｜集英社|publisher=Shueisha|accessdate=2007-10-11|language=Japanese]
LicensedRelDate = March 7, 2006
LicensedISBN = 1-4215-0239-9cite web|url=http://www.viz.com/products/products.php?product_id=5461|title=VIZ Media . products - Naruto, Vol. 9|publisher=Viz Media|accessdate=2007-10-11]
ChapterList =
* 073. nihongo|A Declaration of Defeat...?!|敗北宣言・・・！？|Haiboku sengen...!?
* 074. nihongo|The Sixth Round Match, and Then...!!|第六回戦・・・そして!!|Dairoku kaisen... soshite!!
* 075. nihongo|Naruto's Coming-of-Age...!!|ナルトの成長・・・!!|Naruto no seichō...!!
* 076. nihongo|Kiba Turns the Tables... and So Does Naruto?!|キバの逆転!! ナルトの逆転 !!?|Kiba no gyukuten!! Naruto no gyukuten!!?
* 077. nihongo|Naruto's Clever Scheme!!|ナルトの奇策!!|Naruto no kisaku!!
* 078. nihongo|Neji and Hinata|ネジとヒナタ|Neji to Hinata
* 079. nihongo|The Hyuga Clan|日向一族|Hyūga ichizoku
* 080. nihongo|The Outer Limits|限界を超えて・・・|Genkai o koete...
* 081. nihongo|Gaara versus...|我愛羅vs・・・
VolumeExtras =;Volume title
*;Cover character(s)
* Naruto Uzumaki
* Hinata Hyuga
* Neji Hyuga
Summary = Before she can be forced to surrender, Sakura is able to expel Ino from her mind. With both tired out from the ordeal, the match culminates in a double knock out, after which the two begin to rekindle their friendship. Naruto proves more fortunate in his own match, outsmarting his opponent to the surprise of the onlookers. Naruto's success motivates Team 8 member Hinata Hyuga to do her best in the match against her cousin, Neji Hyuga. Neji, a stronger fighter who hates Hinata's family, shows her no mercy during their fight. The match concludes with Hinata being left in critical condition and Neji showing no remorse for his treatment of one of his relatives. Naruto, enraged by this, swears upon Hinata's spilled blood that he will defeat Neji in the final matches.Graphic novel list
VolumeNumber = 10
OriginalRelDate = December 4, 2001
OriginalISBN = 4-08-873197-1cite web|url=http://books.shueisha.co.jp/CGI/search/syousai_put.cgi?isbn_cd=4-08-873197-2&mode=1|title=NARUTO―ナルト―／10｜ 岸本　斉史｜ ジャンプコミックス｜BOOKNAVI｜集英社|publisher=Shueisha|accessdate=2007-10-11|language=Japanese]
LicensedRelDate = June 6, 2006
LicensedISBN = 1-4215-0240-2cite web|url=http://www.viz.com/products/products.php?product_id=5462|title=VIZ Media . products - Naruto, Vol. 10|publisher=Viz Media|accessdate=2007-10-11]
ChapterList =
* 082. nihongo|Lee's Secret!!|リーの秘密!!|Rī no himitsu!!
* 083. nihongo|The Ultimate Defense... Crumbles?!|絶対防御・崩壊！？|Zettai hōgyo, hōkai!?
* 084. nihongo|The Genius of Hard Work...!!|努力の天才・・・!!|Doryoku no tensai...!!
* 085. nihongo|Now, of All Times...!!|今こそ・・・!!|Ima koso...!!
* 086. nihongo|A Splendid Ninja...!!|立派な忍者・・・!!|Rippa na ninja...!!
* 087. nihongo|The Preliminaries... Completed!!|予選終了・・・!!|Yosen shūryō...!!
* 088. nihongo|What About Sasuke...?!|サスケは・・・！？|Sasuke wa...!?
* 089. nihongo|Naruto's Wish...!!|ナルトのお願い・・・!!|Naruto no onegai...!!
* 090. nihongo|What About My Training?!|修業どーすんだ!?|Shūgyō dōsun'da!?
VolumeExtras =;Volume title
*;Cover character(s)
* Naruto Uzumaki
* Might Guy
* Rock Lee
Summary = As one of the last matches, Rock Lee is pit against Gaara. With his superior speed and strength Lee attempts to claim a quick victory, but is unable to fully bypass Gaara's superior defenses. After being left tired out from relentless assault, Lee is left unable to move and is left at Gaara's mercy. After his body is broken by Gaara's attacks and Gaara makes to finish him off, Gaara is declared the victor to prevent further damage to Lee. The preliminaries draw to a close and the finalists are assigned opponents for the finals in a month's time, leaving them plenty of time to recuperate and train. Naruto, eager to get ready for his match against Neji Hyuga, approaches Kakashi to help him train. Kakashi, having already decided to train Sasuke, encourages Naruto to find an alternative, which he does in the form of Jiraiya.Graphic novel list
VolumeNumber = 11
OriginalRelDate = March 4, 2002
OriginalISBN = 4-08-873236-7cite web|url=http://books.shueisha.co.jp/CGI/search/syousai_put.cgi?isbn_cd=4-08-873236-7&mode=1|title=NARUTO―ナルト―／11｜ 岸本　斉史｜ ジャンプコミックス｜BOOKNAVI｜集英社|publisher=Shueisha|accessdate=2007-10-11|language=Japanese]
LicensedRelDate = September 5, 2006
LicensedISBN = 1-4215-0241-0cite web|url=http://www.viz.com/products/products.php?product_id=5463|title=VIZ Media . products - Naruto, Vol. 11|publisher=Viz Media|accessdate=2007-10-11]
ChapterList =
* 091. nihongo|Make Me Your Disciple?!|弟子入り志願 !?|Deshi'iri shigan!?
* 092. nihongo|Konoha. vs. Sound vs. Sand|木ノ葉と音と砂と・・・!!|Konoha to Oto to Suna to...!!
* 093. nihongo|Impassioned Efforts... Each and Every One!!|熱情・・・それぞれ!!|Netsujō... sorezore!!
* 094. nihongo|The Key...!!|鍵・・・!!|Kagi...!!
* 095. nihongo|A Chance Encounter...!!|邂逅・・・!!|Kaikō...!!
* 096. nihongo|The Unexpected Visitor!!|突然の来訪者!!|Totsuzen no raihōsha!!
* 097. nihongo|My Reason for Living...!!|在り続ける理由!!|Ari tsuzukeru wake!!
* 098. nihongo|The Proud Failure!!|誇り高き失敗者!!|Hokori takaki shippaisha!!
* 099. nihongo|The Finals Commence...!!|本線、開始っ・・・!!|Honsen, kaishi...!!
VolumeExtras =;Volume title
*;Cover character(s)
* Naruto Uzumaki
* Jiraiya
* Gamabunta
Summary = Soon after Jiraiya starts to train Naruto, he realizes that Naruto is the container of the demon fox. Rather than give him the usual training regiment of preserving his strength, Jiraiya trains him to take advantage of the fox's power. Meanwhile, rumors of an impending invasion of Konoha by the villages of Otogakure and Sunagakure begin to spread, causing the Konoha ninja to begin preparing for the worst. For Naruto, his training consists of being taught how to summon toads to his side during battle. Although he struggles to get the hang of it at first, he is eventually able to take full advantage of the demon fox and summon a toad. Naruto recovers from his training and, on the day of the finals, heads to the location of the final matches.Graphic novel list
VolumeNumber = 12
OriginalRelDate = May 1, 2002
OriginalISBN = 4-08-873259-6cite web|url=http://books.shueisha.co.jp/CGI/search/syousai_put.cgi?isbn_cd=4-08-873259-6&mode=1|title=NARUTO―ナルト―／12｜ 岸本　斉史｜ ジャンプコミックス｜BOOKNAVI｜集英社|publisher=Shueisha|accessdate=2007-10-11|language=Japanese]
LicensedRelDate = December 5, 2006
LicensedISBN = 1-4215-0242-9cite web|url=http://www.viz.com/products/products.php?product_id=5464|title=VIZ Media . products - Naruto, Vol. 12|publisher=Viz Media|accessdate=2007-10-11]
ChapterList =
* 100. nihongo|Prepared to Lose...!!|玉砕覚悟!!|Gyokusai kakugo!!
* 101. nihongo|The Other...!!|もう一つの・・・!!|Mō hitotsu no...!!
* 102. nihongo|The Caged Bird...!!|籠の中の鳥・・・!!|Kago no naka no tori...!!
* 103. nihongo|The Failure!!|落ちこぼれ!!|Ochigobore!!
* 104. nihongo|The Power to Change...!!|変える力・・・!!|Kaeru chikara...!!
* 105. nihongo|The Great Flight!!|大いなる飛翔!!|Ōi naru hishō!!
* 106. nihongo|Sasuke Forfeits...?!|サスケ失格・・・！？|Sasuke shikkaku...!?
* 107. nihongo|The Boy with No Fighting Spirit!!|やる気ゼロの男!!|Yaruki zero no otoko!!
* 108. nihongo|A Plot Within a Plot...?!|勝利への伏線・・・！？|Shōri e no fukasen...!?
VolumeExtras =;Volume title
*;Cover character(s)
* Naruto Uzumaki
* Shikamaru Nara
Summary = In the first match of the finals, Naruto gets to fight Neji Hyuga. With Neji being more naturally skilled than him, Naruto is forced to call upon the dormant powers of the demon fox to get an even footing. The two ultimately clash, and after the smoke clears Neji appears to be the victor. Before he can be declared the winner, however, Naruto manages a successful sneak attack, which knocks Neji out and lets Naruto claim victory. For the next match, Shikamaru Nara fights Temari. Shikamaru uses his shadow to try and trap her, and although Temari tries to stay out of his shadow's range he is able to to catch her. Though poised to win his match, Shikamaru forfeits instead due to the amount of energy wasted in trying to catch Temari.Graphic novel list
VolumeNumber = 13
OriginalRelDate = August 2, 2002
OriginalISBN = 4-08-873298-5cite web|url=http://books.shueisha.co.jp/CGI/search/syousai_put.cgi?isbn_cd=4-08-873298-7&mode=1|title=NARUTO―ナルト―／13｜ 岸本　斉史｜ ジャンプコミックス｜BOOKNAVI｜集英社|publisher=Shueisha|accessdate=2007-10-11|language=Japanese]
LicensedRelDate = March 6, 2007
LicensedISBN = 1-4215-1087-1cite web|url=http://www.viz.com/products/products.php?product_id=6393|title=VIZ Media . products - Naruto, Vol. 13|publisher=Viz Media|accessdate=2007-10-11]
ChapterList =
* 109. nihongo|Tree Leaves, Dancing...!!|木の葉、舞い・・・!!|Konoha, mai...!!
* 110. nihongo|At Long Last...!!|いよいよ・・・!!|Iyo iyo...!!
* 111. nihongo|Sasuke vs. Gaara!!|サスケVS我愛羅!!
* 112. nihongo|Sasuke's Taijutsu...!!|サスケの体術・・・!!|Sasuke no taijutsu...!!
* 113. nihongo|The Reason He Was Late...!!|遅刻の理由・・・!!|Chikoku no ryū...!!
* 114. nihongo|Violent Assault...!!|強襲・・・!!|Kyōshū...!!
* 115. nihongo|The Chunin Exam, Concluded...!!|中忍試験、終了・・・!!|Chūnin shiken, shūryō...!!
* 116. nihongo|Operation Destroy Konoha...!!|木ノ葉崩し・・・!!|Konoha kuzushi...!!
* 117. nihongo|The Imparted Mission...!!|下された任務・・・!!|Kudasareta ninmu...!!
VolumeExtras =;Volume title
*;Cover character(s)
* Naruto Uzumaki
* Sasuke Uchiha
* Gaara
Summary = Sasuke begins his match with Gaara by trying, like Rock Lee, to bypass his defenses. When he too proves unsuccessful, he readies an attack taught to him by Kakashi: Chidori. Just as he use it to break through Gaara's defensive shield, the invasion of Konoha starts, ending the finals. Orochimaru, the mastermind behind the invasion, takes the Third Hokage, Konoha's leader, hostage and the two begin to fight. As invading forces pour into Konoha, Sasuke pursues a fleeing Gaara. Not wanting Sasuke to get too far away, but not able to follow him personally, Kakashi sends Sakura, Naruto, and Shikamaru to stop him.Graphic novel list
VolumeNumber = 14
OriginalRelDate = November 1, 2002
OriginalISBN = 4-08-873341-8cite web|url=http://books.shueisha.co.jp/CGI/search/syousai_put.cgi?isbn_cd=4-08-873341-X&mode=1|title=NARUTO―ナルト―／14｜ 岸本　斉史｜ ジャンプコミックス｜BOOKNAVI｜集英社|publisher=Shueisha|accessdate=2007-10-11|language=Japanese]
LicensedRelDate = May 1, 2007
LicensedISBN = 1-4215-1088-Xcite web|url=http://www.viz.com/products/products.php?product_id=6394|title=VIZ Media . products - Naruto, Vol. 14|publisher=Viz Media|accessdate=2007-10-11]
ChapterList =
* 118. nihongo|Detainment...!!|足止め・・・!!|Ashidome...!!
* 119. nihongo|The Life I Wanted...!!|オレの人生・・・!!|Ore no jinsei...!!
* 120. nihongo|Hokage vs. Hokage!!|火影VS火影!!
* 121. nihongo|The Terrible Experiment...!!|恐るべき実験・・・!!|Osorubeki jikken...!!
* 122. nihongo|The Bestowed Will!!|受け継がれてゆく意志!!|Uketsugarete yuku ishi!!
* 123. nihongo|The Final Seal|最後の封印|Saigo no fūin
* 124. nihongo|The Eternal Battle...!!|永遠なる闘い・・・!!|Eien naru tatakai...!!
* 125. nihongo|The Time of Awakening...!!|目覚めの時・・・!!|Mezame no toki...!!
* 126. nihongo|Off Guard...!!|油断・・・!!|Yudan...!!
VolumeExtras =;Volume title
*;Cover character(s)
* Naruto Uzumaki
* Third Hokage
Summary = Orochimaru, a former student of the Third Hokage that is eager to kill his old master, resurrects the First and Second Hokage, the Third's former teachers, to fight him. Needing to get rid of the two if he is to defeat Orochimaru, the Third seals away their souls to dispose of them. The Third attempts to seal Orochimaru's soul as well, but is stabbed in the back before he can complete the sealing. Elsewhere, Naruto, Sakura, and Shikamaru discover that they are being followed by some of Konoha's invaders, and Shikamaru opts to stay behind to stall them. Using the strength left over from his fight with Temari he buys them the necessary time.Graphic novel list
VolumeNumber = 15
OriginalRelDate = December 20, 2002
OriginalISBN = 4-08-873368-5cite web|url=http://books.shueisha.co.jp/CGI/search/syousai_put.cgi?isbn_cd=4-08-873368-1&mode=1|title=NARUTO―ナルト―／15｜ 岸本　斉史｜ ジャンプコミックス｜BOOKNAVI｜集英社|publisher=Shueisha|accessdate=2007-10-11|language=Japanese]
LicensedRelDate = July 3, 2007
LicensedISBN = 1-4215-1089-8cite web|url=http://www.viz.com/products/products.php?product_id=6395|title=VIZ Media . products - Naruto, Vol. 15|publisher=Viz Media|accessdate=2007-10-11]
ChapterList =
* 127. nihongo|To Feel Alive...!!|生の実感・・・!!)|Sei no jikkan...!!
* 128. nihongo|Exceeding One's Limits...!!|限界を超えて・・・!!|Genkai o koete...!!
* 129. nihongo|To Hurt...!!!|痛み・・・!!|Itami...!!
* 130. nihongo|Love...!!|愛情・・・!!|Aijō...!!
* 131. nihongo|The Name Gaara...!!|我愛羅という名・・・!!|Gaara to iu na...!!
* 132. nihongo|The Two...Darkness and Light|二人・・・闇と光|Futari... Yami to hikari
* 133. nihongo|Those Who Are Strong...!!|強き者・・・!!|Tsuyokimono...!!
* 134. nihongo|Naruto's Ninja Handbook!|ナルト忍法帖!!|Naruto ninpōchō!!
* 135. nihongo|The Gale-Like Battle...!!|嵐の如き戦い!!|Arashi no gotoki tatakai!!
VolumeExtras =;Volume title
*;Cover character(s)
* Naruto Uzumaki
* Gaara
* Gamabunta
* Shukaku
Summary = Sasuke catches up with Gaara, just in time to witness the beginnings of Gaara's transformation. As he begins to assume a monstrous form, Gaara is given enough speed and strength to overcome Sasuke's Chidori. As Gaara is about to finish him off, Naruto arrives to fight save him and fight in his place. After Naruto taps into the power of the demon fox sealed within him, Gaara completes his transformation becoming a life-size replica of Shukaku, the beast sealed within him. To compete with this giant form, Naruto summons the biggest toad he can muster. The toad clashes with Shukaku and Naruto, hoping to end the battle quickly, tries to bring Gaara to his senses.Graphic novel list
VolumeNumber = 16
OriginalRelDate = March 4, 2003
OriginalISBN = 4-08-873394-4cite web|url=http://books.shueisha.co.jp/CGI/search/syousai_put.cgi?isbn_cd=4-08-873394-0&mode=1|title=NARUTO―ナルト―／16｜ 岸本　斉史｜ ジャンプコミックス｜BOOKNAVI｜集英社|publisher=Shueisha|accessdate=2007-10-11|language=Japanese]
LicensedRelDate = September 4, 2007
LicensedISBN = 1-4215-1090-1cite web|url=http://www.viz.com/products/products.php?product_id=6396|title=VIZ Media . products - Naruto, Vol. 16|publisher=Viz Media|accessdate=2007-10-11]
ChapterList =
* 136. nihongo|The Last Blow...!!|最後の一撃・・・!!|Saigo no ichigeki...!!
* 137. nihongo|The Shinobi of Konoha...!!|木ノ葉の忍・・・!!|Konoha no shinobi...!!
* 138. nihongo|Operation Destroy Konoha, Terminated!!|木ノ葉崩し、終結!!|Konoha kuzushi, shūketsu!!
* 139. nihongo|Eulogy...!!|その者の名は・・・!!|Sono mono no na wa...!!
* 140. nihongo|Contact...!!|接近・・・!!|Sekkin...!!
* 141. nihongo|Uchiha Itachi!!|うちはイタチ!!
* 142. nihongo|Kakashi vs. Itachi|カカシvsイタチ
* 143. nihongo|The Fourth Hokage's Legacy!!|四代目の遺産!!|Yondaime no isan!!
* 144. nihongo|The Pursuers|追跡者|Tsuisekisha
VolumeExtras =;Volume title
*;Cover character(s)
* Naruto Uzumaki
* Iruka Umino
Summary = Naruto awakens Gaara, causing the Shukaku form to recede. The two have one final exchange of blows and Naruto is able to claim victory. Meanwhile, the Third Hokage realizes that he lacks the strength needed to fully seal Orochimaru's soul. Doing what little he can he seals his arms instead, ending the invasion and allowing him to die at peace. Orochimaru and the invaders flee, and Konoha begins to rebuild. Jiraiya, with Naruto's assistance, sets out to find a new Hokage, hoping that his old teammate, Tsunade, will take the job. As they leave, Itachi Uchiha and Kisame Hoshigaki infiltrate Konoha and are engaged in battle by Konoha's elite ninja. The two prove too much for Konoha's forces, and even Kakashi is left beaten after fighting the two. Before they leave Kakashi is able to learn that they are members of Akatsuki who seek to capture Naruto for the demon fox sealed within him. Sasuke learns of this and, having a prior desire to kill his brother, Itachi, races out to find Naruto before they do.Graphic novel list
VolumeNumber = 17
OriginalRelDate = May 1, 2003
OriginalISBN = 4-08-873420-0cite web|url=http://books.shueisha.co.jp/CGI/search/syousai_put.cgi?isbn_cd=4-08-873420-3&mode=1|title=NARUTO―ナルト―／17｜ 岸本　斉史｜ ジャンプコミックス｜BOOKNAVI｜集英社|publisher=Shueisha|accessdate=2007-10-11|language=Japanese]
LicensedRelDate = September 4, 2007
LicensedISBN = 1-4215-1652-7cite web|url=http://www.viz.com/products/products.php?product_id=6940|title=VIZ Media . products - Naruto, Vol. 17|publisher=Viz Media|accessdate=2007-10-11]
ChapterList =
* 145. nihongo|Memories of Despair|絶望の記憶|Zetsubō no kioku
* 146. nihongo|Along with Hatred...!!|憎悪とともに・・・!!|Zōo to tomo ni...!!
* 147. nihongo|It's My Fight!!|オレの戦い!!|Ore no tatakai!!
* 148. nihongo|Itachi's Power!!|イタチの能力!!|Itachi no chikara!!
* 149. nihongo|The Legendary...!!|伝説の・・・!!|Densetsu no...!!
* 150. nihongo|Training Begins...?!|修行開始・・・！？|Shūgyō kaishi...!?
* 151. nihongo|The Hook...!!|きっかけ・・・!!|Kikkake...!!
* 152. nihongo|The Second State|第二段階|Daini dankai
* 153. nihongo|The Searchers!!|捜索者たち!!|Sōsakusha-tachi
VolumeExtras =;Volume title
*;Cover character(s)
* Naruto Uzumaki
* Sasuke Uchiha
Summary = Once finding Naruto, Itachi and Kisame try to take him with them. Before they can do so, however, Sasuke arrives, ready to kill Itachi for murdering their family years earlier. Despite Sasuke's efforts, Itachi is more than capable of dealing with him, and it is not until the arrival of Jiraiya that they are driven off. Sasuke is sent back to Konoha to recover, and Naruto and Jiraiya continue their search. As they travel from town to town trying to find out about Tsunade's location, Jiraiya begins teaching Naruto how to use the Rasengan. As Naruto slowly progresses through the learning stages, Orochimaru, in need of a way to heal his arms if he is to attack Konoha again, also sets out to find Tsunade, her medical expertise being the only thing that can help him.Graphic novel list
VolumeNumber = 18
OriginalRelDate = August 4, 2003
OriginalISBN = 4-08-873493-4cite web|url=http://books.shueisha.co.jp/CGI/search/syousai_put.cgi?isbn_cd=4-08-873493-9&mode=1|title=NARUTO―ナルト―／18｜ 岸本　斉史｜ ジャンプコミックス｜BOOKNAVI｜集英社|publisher=Shueisha|accessdate=2007-10-11|language=Japanese]
LicensedRelDate = September 4, 2007
LicensedISBN = 1-4215-1653-5cite web|url=http://www.viz.com/products/products.php?product_id=6941|title=VIZ Media . products - Naruto, Vol. 18|publisher=Viz Media|accessdate=2007-10-11]
ChapterList =
* 154. nihongo|Convergence...!!|到達・・・!!|Dōtatsu...!!
* 155. nihongo|The Third State|第三段階|Daisan dankai
* 156. nihongo|The Offer|取り引き|Torihiki
* 157. nihongo|Tsunade's Answer...?!|答えは・・・！？|Kotae wa...!?
* 158. nihongo|No Forgiveness...!!|許さねぇ・・・!!|Yurusane...!!
* 159. nihongo|The Wager...!!|賭け・・・!!|Kake...!!
* 160. nihongo|The Necklace of Death...!!|死の首飾り・・・!!|Shi no kubikazari...!!
* 161. nihongo|Tsunade's Choice!!|綱手の決意!!|Tsunade no ketsui
* 162. nihongo|A Vulnerable Heart...!!|抗えぬ心・・・!!|Aragaenu kokoro...!!
VolumeExtras =;Volume title
*;Cover character(s)
* Naruto Uzumaki
* Tsunade
Summary = Orochimaru tracks down Tsunade and makes her an offer: heal his arms and in exchange he will revive her dead brother and lover. He gives her a week to consider it and leaves. Soon afterwards Jiraiya and Naruto find her and offer her the title of Hokage. She turns down the offer, instead choosing to insult the former Hokage. Naruto, enraged, attacks her with an incomplete Rasengan. Intrigued by his progress, Tsunade makes a bet with him: that he cannot perfect the Rasengan in a week. Naruto, determined to prove her wrong, accepts and dedicates his time to completing the attack. Once the week is up and he appears to have been unsuccessful, Tsunade, disappointed in his progress, goes to meet Orochimaru.Graphic novel list
VolumeNumber = 19
OriginalRelDate = November 11, 2003
OriginalISBN = 4-08-873523-4cite web|url=http://books.shueisha.co.jp/CGI/search/syousai_put.cgi?isbn_cd=4-08-873523-4&mode=1|title=NARUTO―ナルト―／19｜ 岸本　斉史｜ ジャンプコミックス｜BOOKNAVI｜集英社|publisher=Shueisha|accessdate=2007-10-11|language=Japanese]
LicensedRelDate = October 2, 2007
LicensedISBN = 1-4215-1654-3cite web|url=http://www.viz.com/products/products.php?product_id=6942|title=VIZ Media . products - Naruto, Vol. 19|publisher=Viz Media|accessdate=2007-10-11]
ChapterList =
* 163. nihongo|Undecayed...!!|朽ちぬもの・・・!!|Kuchinumono...!!
* 164. nihongo|Medical Specialists!!|医療忍者!!|Supesharisuto!!
* 165. nihongo|Naruto Attacks!!|ナルト、突撃っ!!|Naruto, totsugeki!!
* 166. nihongo|Shinobi Skills...!!|忍の才能・・・!!|Shinobi no sainō...!!
* 167. nihongo|As Promised...!!|約束通り・・・!!|Yakusoku dōri...!!
* 168. nihongo|Once More|もう一度だけ|Mō ichido dake
* 169. nihongo|Risking Everything...!!|命を懸ける・・・!!|Inochi o kakeru...!!
* 170. nihongo|Deadlock!!|三竦みの攻防!!|Sansukumi no kōbō!!
* 171. nihongo|Successor|受け継ぐ者|Uketsugumono
VolumeExtras =;Volume title
*;Cover character(s)
* Naruto Uzumaki
* Jiraiya
* Orochimaru
* Tsunade
Summary = Tsunade meets with Orochimaru, though rather than heal him she tries to kill him. Unwilling to see her loved ones if it would mean the destruction of Konoha, Tsunade is drawn into battle with Orochimaru's assistant, Kabuto Yakushi. Kabuto is eventually able to immobilize her, forcing the newly arrived Jiraiya and Naruto to defend her; Jiraiya battling Orochimaru and Naruto fighting Kabuto. Although Kabuto appears in control of the battle, Naruto is able to deliver a perfected Rasengan to his stomach in an attempt to protect Tsunade. Inspired by Naruto's winning of their bet, Tsunade overcomes her restraints and joins Jiraiya in attacking Orochimaru. Unable to do combat with both of them, Orochimaru escapes with Kabuto. Once Naruto recovers, Tsunade decides to accept the title of Hokage, and returns with him and Jiraiya to Konoha.Graphic novel list
VolumeNumber = 20
OriginalRelDate = December 19, 2003
OriginalISBN = 4-08-873552-8cite web|url=http://books.shueisha.co.jp/CGI/search/syousai_put.cgi?isbn_cd=4-08-873552-8&mode=1|title=NARUTO―ナルト―／20｜ 岸本　斉史｜ ジャンプコミックス｜BOOKNAVI｜集英社|publisher=Shueisha|accessdate=2007-10-11|language=Japanese]
LicensedRelDate = October 2, 2007
LicensedISBN = 1-4215-1655-1cite web|url=http://www.viz.com/products/products.php?product_id=6943|title=VIZ Media . products - Naruto, Vol. 20|publisher=Viz Media|accessdate=2007-10-11]
ChapterList =
* 172. nihongo|The Return|帰郷|Kikyō
* 173. nihongo|Anguish|苦悩する者たち|Kunōsurumono-tachi
* 174. nihongo|Feelings...!|想い、それぞれ・・・!|Omoi, sorezore...!
* 175. nihongo|Naruto vs. Sasuke!!|ナルトvsサスケ!!
* 176. nihongo|Rivals|ライバルというもの|Raibaru to iu mono
* 177. nihongo|The Sound Ninja Four|音の四人衆|Oto no yoninshū
* 178. nihongo|Invitation...!!|音の誘い・・・!!|Oto no izanai...!!
* 179. nihongo|Never Forget...!!|忘れるな・・・!!|Wasureruna...!!
* 180. nihongo|A Promise!!|約束だ!!|Yakusoku da!!
VolumeExtras =;Volume title
*;Cover character(s)
* Naruto Uzumaki
* Sasuke Uchiha
Summary = Upon returning, Tsunade tends to a number of injuries that have yet to be fully healed. Rock Lee, his injuries from his fight with Gaara too severe to be healed by regular medics, proves her most difficult case. After inspecting the damage to his body Tsunade advises that he give up his life as a ninja, though Lee insists taking the operation. Meanwhile, Sasuke, angry with himself for being so easily defeated by Itachi, begins to search earnestly for ways to get stronger. In doing so he forces Naruto to fight him, though his spirits are only dampened further when Naruto's Rasengan proves stronger than his Chidori. To draw Sasuke further down the path of vengeance, Orochimaru sends his Sound Four to confront Sasuke and show him the strength that can be gained by joining them.Graphic novel list
VolumeNumber = 21
OriginalRelDate = March 4, 2004
OriginalISBN = 4-08-873573-3cite web|url=http://books.shueisha.co.jp/CGI/search/syousai_put.cgi?isbn_cd=4-08-873573-0&mode=1|title=NARUTO―ナルト―／21｜ 岸本　斉史｜ ジャンプコミックス｜BOOKNAVI｜集英社|publisher=Shueisha|accessdate=2007-10-11|language=Japanese]
LicensedRelDate = October 2, 2007
LicensedISBN = 1-4215-1855-4cite web|url=http://www.viz.com/products/products.php?product_id=7187|title=VIZ Media . products - Naruto, Vol. 21|publisher=Viz Media|accessdate=2007-10-11]
ChapterList =
* 181. nihongo|The Battle Begins...!!|闘いの始まり・・・!!|Tatakai no hajimari...!!
* 182. nihongo|Assemble!!|集結!!|Shūketsu!!
* 183. nihongo|The Promise|一生の約束|Isshō no yakusoku
* 184. nihongo|Sound vs. Leaf!!|音vs木ノ葉!!|Oto vs Konoha!!
* 185. nihongo|Pursuit...!!|音を追え・・・!!|Oto o oe...!!
* 186. nihongo|Failure...?!|作戦・・・失敗！？|Sakusen... shippai!?
* 187. nihongo|The Plea...!!|命乞い・・・!!|Inochigoi...!!
* 188. nihongo|The Shinobi of Konohagakure...!!|木ノ葉隠れの忍・・・!!|Konohakagure no shinobi
* 189. nihongo|Faith...!!|信じる力・・・!!|Shinjiru chikara...!!
* 190. nihongo|Unforgivable!!|許せない!!|Yurusenai!!
VolumeExtras =;Volume title
*;Cover character(s)
* Naruto Uzumaki
* Choji Akimichi
* Shikamaru Nara
Summary = Sasuke decides to go to Orochimaru in order to get stronger, and accompanies the Sound Four back to his lair. Upon learning of Sasuke's defection, Naruto accompanies Shikamaru Nara in assembling a team to retrieve him, and the two gather Neji Hyuga, Kiba Inuzuka, and Choji Akimichi to their cause. The team pursues the Sound Four until they are trapped by Sound Four member Jirobo, who distracts them while the rest of the Sound Four goes on ahead. Choji is able to free the team from Jirobo, and begins to do battle with him while the others continue their pursuit. Choji and Jirobo have a battle of strengths, with Choji eventually claiming victory.Graphic novel list
VolumeNumber = 22
OriginalRelDate = April 30, 2004
OriginalISBN = 4-08-873595-5cite web|url=http://books.shueisha.co.jp/CGI/search/syousai_put.cgi?isbn_cd=4-08-873595-1&mode=1|title=NARUTO―ナルト―／22｜ 岸本　斉史｜ ジャンプコミックス｜BOOKNAVI｜集英社|publisher=Shueisha|accessdate=2007-10-11|language=Japanese]
LicensedRelDate = November 6, 2007
LicensedISBN = 1-4215-1858-9cite web|url=http://www.viz.com/products/products.php?product_id=7193|title=VIZ Media . products - Naruto, Vol. 22|publisher=Viz Media|accessdate=2007-10-11]
ChapterList =
* 191. nihongo|Comrades...!!|仲間・・・!!|Nakama...!!
* 192. nihongo|The Plan...!!|段取り・・・!!|Dandori...!!
* 193. nihongo|Game Over|ゲームオーバー|Gēmu Ōbā
* 194. nihongo|Taking Stock|さぐりあい|Saguriai
* 195. nihongo|Capture...!!|攻略法・・・!!|Kōryaku hō...!!
* 196. nihongo|The Strongest Enemy!!|一番強い敵!!|Ichiban tsuyoi teki!!
* 197. nihongo|Prepared to Die!!|決死の覚悟!!|Kesshi no kakugo!!
* 198. nihongo|Transference...!!|転生・・・!!|Tensei...!!
* 199. nihongo|The Wish...!!|願望・・・!!|Ganbō...!!
VolumeExtras =;Volume title
*;Cover character(s)
* Naruto Uzumaki
* Neji Hyuga
Summary = Once the retrieval team catches up with the Sound Four, Kidomaru uses his personal webbing to trap them. Neji frees the team from the bindings and sends the others after the remaining Sound Four members. Kidomaru attacks Neji from afar, slowly studying his actions to devise a way to defeat him. Using his webbing to create a bow and arrow, Kidomaru begins firing shots at a blindspot in Neji's defenses, eventually succeeding in hitting his target. Neji, however, is able to survive the attack, and uses the arrow that pierced him to to defeat Kidomaru. Elsewhere, Orochimaru earnestly awaits Sasuke's arrival, planning to take Sasuke's body for himself to regain the use of his arms. Although he puts it off for as long as he can, Orochimaru is forced to take a different body, planning to instead take Sasuke's body at a later date.Graphic novel list
VolumeNumber = 23
OriginalRelDate = August 4, 2004
OriginalISBN = 4-08-873639-6cite web|url=http://books.shueisha.co.jp/CGI/search/syousai_put.cgi?isbn_cd=4-08-873639-7&mode=1|title=NARUTO―ナルト―／23｜ 岸本　斉史｜ ジャンプコミックス｜BOOKNAVI｜集英社|publisher=Shueisha|accessdate=2007-10-11|language=Japanese]
LicensedRelDate = November 6, 2007
LicensedISBN = 1-4215-1859-7cite web|url=http://www.viz.com/products/products.php?product_id=7194|title=VIZ Media . products - Naruto, Vol. 23|publisher=Viz Media|accessdate=2007-10-11]
ChapterList =
* 200. nihongo|According to Plan...!!|計算通り・・・!!|Keisan dōri...!!
* 201. nihongo|Miscalculation...!!|計算違い・・・!!|Keisan chigai...!!
* 202. nihongo|Three Wishes!!|三つの願い!!|Mittsu no negai!!
* 203. nihongo|Sakon's Secret|左近の秘密|Sakon no himitsu
* 204. nihongo|Ukon's Prowess|右近の能力|Ukon no nōryoku
* 205. nihongo|Kiba's Decision!!|キバの決意!!|Kiba no ketsui!!
* 206. nihongo|Predicament...!!|苦境・・・!!|Kukyō...!!
* 207. nihongo|Deadlocked|飛車角落ち|Hisha kakuochi
* 208. nihongo|Fake-Out!!|一手目はフェイク!!|Itteme wa feiku!!
VolumeExtras =;Volume title
*;Cover character(s)
* Naruto Uzumaki
* Gamakichi
* Kiba Inuzuka
* Akamaru
Summary = After the remaining portion of the retrieval team catches up with the Sound Four again, Naruto, Shikamaru, and Kiba split up to fight the remaining Sound Four members individually. Kiba battles with Sakon and Ukon while Shikamaru fights Tayuya. The Sound Four members overwhelm the Konoha ninja, and they are left on the verge of defeat. Meanwhile, Kimimaro, a former member of the Sound Four sent to continue the task of bringing Sasuke to Orochimaru, is forced to fight Naruto. Despite Naruto's best efforts, Kimimaro is able to buy enough time for Sasuke to continue on his own.Graphic novel list
VolumeNumber = 24
OriginalRelDate = October 4, 2004
OriginalISBN = 4-08-873660-0cite web|url=http://books.shueisha.co.jp/CGI/search/syousai_put.cgi?isbn_cd=4-08-873660-5&mode=1|title=NARUTO―ナルト―／24｜ 岸本　斉史｜ ジャンプコミックス｜BOOKNAVI｜集英社|publisher=Shueisha|accessdate=2007-10-11|language=Japanese]
LicensedRelDate = November 6, 2007
LicensedISBN = 1-4215-1860-0cite web|url=http://www.viz.com/products/products.php?product_id=7195|title=VIZ Media . products - Naruto, Vol. 24|publisher=Viz Media|accessdate=2007-10-11]
ChapterList =
* 209. nihongo|Help Arrives!!|助っ人、参上!!|Suketto, sanjō!!
* 210. nihongo|Lee's Secret!!|リーの秘密!!|Rī no himitsu
* 211. nihongo|Unorthodox...!!|変則的・・・!!|Hensokuteki...!!
* 212. nihongo|Danger Danger Danger!!|ピンチ・ピンチ・ピンチ!!|Pinchi pinchi pinchi!!
* 213. nihongo|Debt...!!|大きな借り・・・!!|Ōki na kari...!!
* 214. nihongo|Retreat...!!|いったん退いて・・・!!|Ittan hīte...!!
* 215. nihongo|Gaara of the Sand|砂漠の我愛羅|Sabaku no Gaara
* 216. nihongo|Halberd and Shield...!!|矛と盾・・・!!|Hoku to tate...!!
* 217. nihongo|For the Most Precious|大切な者の為に|Taisetsu na mono no tame ni
VolumeExtras =;Volume title
*;Cover character(s)
* Naruto Uzumaki
* Jirobo
* Kidomaru
* Sakon
* Tayuya
* Kimimaro
Summary = Determined to go after Sasuke, Naruto contemplates how to defeat Kimimaro. Rock Lee, having recovered from his surgery, soon arrives to fight Kimimaro in his place, allowing Naruto to continue on. Despite briefly gaining the upperhand, Lee, like Kiba and Shikamaru, is forced onto the defensive, and it is not until the arrival of Gaara, Temari, and Kankuro that they are all saved. Temari crushes Tayuya under a pile of debris and Kankuro kills Sakon and Ukon with a barrage of weapons. Gaara proves to have a more difficult fight, as Kimimaro is continually able to recover from his attacks. As Kimimaro is about to kill Gaara and Lee via a sneak attack, he dies of the illness that forced him to leave the Sound Four. Their battles won, the Konoha ninja return home with their saviors, just as Naruto catches up with Sasuke.Graphic novel list
VolumeNumber = 25
OriginalRelDate = December 3, 2004
OriginalISBN = 4-08-873679-2cite web|url=http://books.shueisha.co.jp/CGI/search/syousai_put.cgi?isbn_cd=4-08-873679-6&mode=1|title=NARUTO―ナルト―／25｜ 岸本　斉史｜ ジャンプコミックス｜BOOKNAVI｜集英社|publisher=Shueisha|accessdate=2007-10-11|language=Japanese]
LicensedRelDate = December 4, 2007
LicensedISBN = 1-4215-1861-9cite web|url=http://www.viz.com/products/products.php?product_id=7196|title=VIZ Media . products - Naruto, Vol. 25|publisher=Viz Media|accessdate=2007-10-11]
ChapterList =
* 218. nihongo|Konohagakure Comrades!!|木ノ葉の仲間!!|Konoha no nakama!!
* 219. nihongo|Future and Past|未来と過去|Mirai to kako
* 220. nihongo|Brothers|兄と弟|Itachi to Sasuke
* 221. nihongo|Out of Reach|遠すぎる兄|Tōsugiru ani
* 222. nihongo|Itachi Accused|イタチの疑惑|Itachi no giwaku
* 223. nihongo|Father and Son|サスケと父|Sasuke to chichi
* 224. nihongo|That Day...!!|その日・・・!!|Sono hi...!!
* 225. nihongo|In Darkness...!!|闇の中・・・!!|Yami no naka...!!
* 226. nihongo|For a Friend...!!|親しき友に・・・!!|Shitashiki tomo ni...!!
VolumeExtras =;Volume title
*;Cover character(s)
* Naruto Uzumaki
* Sasuke Uchiha
* Itachi Uchiha
Summary = Naruto tries to reason with Sasuke, though Sasuke is uninterested in returning to Konoha. As the two start to fight Sasuke remembers why he became so determined to gain power and kill Itachi. Sasuke spent his childhood trying to win his family's recognition, though their interest was always focused on Itachi and his prodigious skills. Just when Itachi began to distance himself from the clan and Sasuke started to enjoy his family's attention, he returned home one day to find that Itachi had killed their entire family. Deciding to spare Sasuke, Itachi gave him words of advice: in order to become strong enough to kill him and avenge the clan, Sasuke need only strive for power. To help Sasuke down this path, Itachi told Sasuke how to gain the Uchiha clan's most powerful ability, the Mangekyo Sharingan: simply kill your closest friend. Having since come to find Naruto to be his closest friend, Sasuke prepares do just that, finding the loss of Naruto to be an adequate payment for the strength needed to kill Itachi.Graphic novel list
VolumeNumber = 26
OriginalRelDate = February 4, 2005
OriginalISBN = 4-08-873770-6cite web|url=http://books.shueisha.co.jp/CGI/search/syousai_put.cgi?isbn_cd=4-08-873770-9&mode=1|title=NARUTO―ナルト―／26｜ 岸本　斉史｜ ジャンプコミックス｜BOOKNAVI｜集英社|publisher=Shueisha|accessdate=2007-10-11|language=Japanese]
LicensedRelDate = December 4, 2007
LicensedISBN = 1-4215-1862-7cite web|url=http://www.viz.com/products/products.php?product_id=7197|title=VIZ Media . products - Naruto, Vol. 26|publisher=Viz Media|accessdate=2007-10-11]
ChapterList =
* 227. nihongo|Chidori vs. Rasengan!!|千鳥VS螺旋丸!!
* 228. nihongo|Kakashi's Premonition|カカシの予感|Kakashi no yokan
* 229. nihongo|The Bond...!!|繋がり・・・!!|Tsunagari...!!
* 230. nihongo|Awakening!!|目醒めの時!!|Mezame no toki!!
* 231. nihongo|Special!!|特別な力!!|Tokubetsu na chikara!!
* 232. nihongo|The Final Valley|終末の谷|Shūmatsu no tani
* 233. nihongo|The Worst Ending...!!|最悪の結末・・・!!|Saiaku no ketsumatsu...!!
* 234. nihongo|Parting Ways...!!|別れの日・・・!!|Wakare no hi...!!
* 235. nihongo|Mission Failed...!!|任務失敗・・・!!|Ninmu shippai...!!
VolumeExtras =;Volume title
*;Cover character(s)
* Naruto Uzumaki
Summary = Naruto and Sasuke prove equally matched. In attempts to gain victory, each calls upon their unique strengths: Naruto and the demon fox's power, Sasuke and his cursed seal's reserves. Naruto and Sasuke fuel their sources of strength into their Rasengan and Chidori, respectively, and attack one another. Once the energy created by the clash dissipates, Sasuke stands over a defeated Naruto, though his injuries leave him little better off. Although he contemplates killing Naruto he eventually decides against it, realizing that that is what Itachi would want. Deciding to get power in his own way, Sasuke goes to Orochimaru, ready for whatever is necessary to get stronger. Kakashi arrives to retrieve Naruto and take him back to Konoha, where he, like the rest of the retrieval team, are healed.Graphic novel list
VolumeNumber = 27
OriginalRelDate = April 4, 2005
OriginalISBN = 4-08-873791-1
LicensedRelDate = December 4, 2007
LicensedISBN = 1-4215-1863-5cite web|url=http://www.viz.com/products/products.php?product_id=7198|title=VIZ Media . products - Naruto, Vol. 27|publisher=Viz Media|accessdate=2007-10-11]
ChapterList =
* 236. nihongo|A Broken Promise|守れなかった約束|Mamorenakatta yakusoku
* 237. nihongo|Fool...!!|馬鹿・・・!!|Baka...!!
* 238. nihongo|Departure!!|旅立ちの日!!|Tabidachi no hi!!
* 239. nihongo|Chronicle 1: The Mission Begins...!!|外伝其ノ一：任務開始・・・!!|Gaiden sono ichi: Misshon Sutāto...!!
* 240. nihongo|Chronicle 2: Teamwork!!|外伝其ノ二：チームワーク!!|Gaiden sono ni: Chīmuwāku!!
* 241. nihongo|Chronicle 3: A True Hero!!|外伝其ノ三：本当の英雄!!|Gaiden sono san: Honto no eiyū!!
* 242. nihongo|Chronicle 4: The Crybaby Ninja|外伝其ノ四：泣き虫忍者|Gaiden sono yon: Nakimushi ninja
* 243. nihongo|Chronicle 5: A Gift|外伝其ノ五：プレゼント|Gaiden sono go: Purezento
* 244. nihongo|Chronicle 6: Sharingan Hero|外伝最終話：写輪眼の英雄|Gaiden owari: Sharingan no eiyū
VolumeExtras =;Volume title
*;Cover character(s)
* Sasuke Uchiha
Summary = Sakura goes to see Naruto at the hospital, though is saddened by the injuries he sustained in trying to retrieve Sasuke. Naruto promises her that he will someday bring Sasuke back, though she corrects him by saying that when that day comes they will bring him back together. Resolving to get stronger Sakura asks to become Tsunade's apprentice, and begins training for the next time she sees Sasuke. Jiraiya, meanwhile, offers to take Naruto away for three years to help him get stronger. Naruto agrees, and after getting out of the hospital sets out with Jiraiya, determined to be stronger by the time he returns to the village. In the intermission between Naruto's departure and eventual return, the story of "Kakashi Gaiden" is told, explaining how Kakashi received his Sharingan eye from his best friend, Obito Uchiha.

See also

*List of "Naruto" episodes
*List of "Naruto" chapters (Part II)
*List of "Naruto" manga volumes (includes movie-based manga)

References

External links

* [http://jump.shueisha.co.jp/naruto/ Official Shueisha site for the Naruto manga] jp icon
* [http://naruto.viz.com/intro.php?sz=1152 Official Naruto site from Viz Media] en icon