New Releases by Masashi Kishimoto

Naruto finds that his new jutsu is harder to handle than he thought. Meanwhile, Sasuke seems to be falling even more under Orochimaru''s spell. Despite all Naruto''s efforts, he may have finally lost his best friend forever. But he''ll use all his skills as a ninja to keep that from happening! -- VIZ Media

To truly end the Akatsuki''s reign of pain, Naruto''s teacher Jiraiya must delve deep into the past to uncover the secret of Pain''s origin. At the same time, Sasuke moves toward the final battle of the Uchiha brothers when he closes in on the elusive Itachi! -- VIZ Media

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! -- VIZ Media

Asuma''s new team and the former Cell Number 10 battle Hidan of the Akatsuki, who may be the most unstoppable foe the Konoha ninja have encountered--and who could mean the end for one of Naruto''s longest-standing allies. As Naruto prepares for the worst, the Akatsuki reveals its master plan! -- VIZ Media

Sasuke and Naruto find that their powers are ever-increasing. Sasuke can now use the Mangekyo Sharingan in multiple ways, and Naruto may have become even more powerful than his fallen sensei, Jiraiya! But is anyone powerful enough to stop the ultimate attack as the Pains of the Akatsuki launch their deadly strike against Naruto''s home village?! -- VIZ Media

A mystery from Jiraiya''s youth! What did Naruto''s teacher do in his past that could have deadly consequences today? Find out as Jiraiya''s investigation into the secrets of Pain and the Akatsuki reveals shocking news! -- VIZ Media

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? -- VIZ Media

Naruto finally finds Sasuke! But Sasuke won''t return to Konoha without a fight. This time it might take all of Team Kakashi to bring him down--and bring him back. -- VIZ Media

Morphing out of control, a stronger-than-ever Naruto turns on his own teammates! Orochimaru triggers a frightening change in Naruto as he reveals a sinister plot that''s been the death of far more people than anyone knew. -- VIZ Media

Naruto and his fellow ninja engage in deadly conflict with the enemy. If any of them makes the wrong decision, it could be one of Naruto''s closest friends who pays the ultimate price. -- VIZ Media

Sakura takes her place at the front of the fight to save Naruto. With Granny Chiyo at her side, she must battle Sasori, who can create golems from the undead. But Granny Chiyo is a puppet master too--only it could be Sakura''s strings she''s pulling! -- VIZ Media

It’s been two years since Naruto left to train with Jiraiya. Now he reunites with his old friends to find out he’s still not the most accomplished of his former teammates. But when one of them is kidnapped, it’s up to Naruto to prove he’s got the stuff to save them! -- VIZ Media

Sakura, Sasuke and Naruto part ways to begin training with separate sensei. Plus, take a trip back in time to finally learn the true story of Kakashi’s greatest secret! -- VIZ Media

The battle between former best friends Sasuke and Naruto grows even more fierce. Will Sasuke risk everything, even Naruto’s life, to obtain the power of the Mangekyo? -- VIZ Media

Sasuke delves deep to remember how his brother Itachi became the feared ninja he is today! In the bloody battle that ensues between Naruto and his best friend, Naruto realizes that being close to an Uchiha brother could mean his downfall. -- VIZ Media

Kankuro, Temari and Gaara unexpectedly aid Konohagakure against the Sound Ninja. Could they have another purpose besides rekindling the old alliance between Leaf and Sand? -- VIZ Media

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! -- VIZ Media

When Naruto and Shikamaru take off to save Sasuke from becoming part of Orochimaru’s ultimate master plan, Neji is left to fend for himself against the sinister Kidomaru! But Sasuke is still trapped in the Darkness. Will Naruto find him in time? -- VIZ Media

It’s all-out shinobi war as Naruto, Tsunade, Jiraiya and Shizune take on Orochimaru and Kabuto in battle...with the final fate of Tsunade hanging on the outcome! Will her darkest fears finally become reality?! -- VIZ Media

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? -- VIZ Media

What does Sasuke’s older brother want with Naruto? As Jiraiya trains Naruto to push beyond his limits, secrets of the past are revealed, and a mysterious shinobi who could change everything begins to take center stage. -- VIZ Media

Death in the village! When the dust settles from Orochimaru’s attack, the shinobi find that not everyone has survived. While the ninja mourn, an unlikely candidate is chosen for greatness, a long-lost ninja returns with a dangerous entourage, and Naruto finds his life in more turmoil than ever before. -- VIZ Media

The tension between Naruto and Gaara builds, and Naruto finds himself not only understanding his rival but also sympathizing with him. But that doesn’t mean he’s gone soft. As Gaara continues to mutate, Naruto prepares for the fight of his life! -- VIZ Media

Their village is under attack, and Naruto, Sakura and Shikamaru can’t stay behind to defend it. They have a top priority mission to track down Sasuke and the Sand genin. But with nine bloodthirsty ninja on their heels, the hunters have quickly become the hunted! Back at the village, the Third Hokage is still trapped in Orochimaru’s impenetrable barrier. Pushed to the breaking point, the Hokage must decide how far he will go to save what is precious to him! -- VIZ Media

The final battle of the Chûnin Exam is at hand! Sasuke makes it to the arena in time to compete, but the anticipation has only whetted Gaara’s terrible bloodlust and strained his already fragile sanity. Can Gaara pull himself together in time to face Sasuke’s new-found strength? Or will the demon inside him take complete control and wreak havoc on Konohagakure?! -- VIZ Media

At last, the finals of the third phase of the Chûnin Selection Exams begin! In the first battle, Naruto faces off against Neji, widely considered to be the most talented young ninja in Konohagakure. With his newfound ability to access the power of the Nine-Tailed Fox, can Naruto beat his genius opponent? Or will Neji overcome his family''s troubled history to triumph in the match? -- VIZ Media

Now preparing for the finals of the Chûnin Selection Exams, Naruto studies with naughty new mentor Jiraiya and struggles to harness the power of the Nine-Tailed Fox chakra locked within him. Meanwhile, other ninja villages are forming secret alliances against Konohagakure... -- VIZ Media

With only a few matches left to be fought in the preliminaries to the third portion of the Journeyman Ninja Selection Exams, the highly anticipated bout between mysterious Sand ninja Gaara and intense, earnest Konoha ninja Rock Lee begins. Will Gaara’s bloodlust and his strange powers of sand manipulation be too much for Lee to handle? Or could Lee prove that dedication and an amazing work ethic are enough to make him a splendid ninja? -- VIZ Media

As the preliminaries to the third phase of the Journeyman Ninja Selection Exams begin, the student ninja face off against each other in no-holds-barred, one-on-one bouts. Deaf to Sakura’s pleas to withdraw from the contest and despite the crippling effects of the curse placed on him by the nefarious Orochimaru, Sasuke enters the first match against one of the vicious Sound Ninja spies. But with his signature fighting techniques suddenly off-limits, how can Sasuke possibly prevail? And even if he manages to survive the violent brawl, Orochimaru’s curse is threatening to change Sasuke forever! -- VIZ Media

Deep within the Forest of Death, Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura are still reeling from Orochimaru’s attack...and now they must battle his minions, the mysterious Sound Ninja. And as Sasuke struggles with the strange force growing inside him, spreading like an infection from the curse-mark Orochimaru burned into his neck, time is running out for the student ninja to collect the scrolls they need to pass the Chûnin Exams! -- VIZ Media