Kishimoto, Masashi,

Naruto Vol 1 Vol. 1, The tests of the Ninja / Tests of the Ninja. story and art by Masashi Kishimoto ; [English adaptation by Jo Duffy]. - San Francisco, CA : Viz, 2003. - 186 p. : chiefly ill. ; 19 cm. - Shonen jump graphic novel. .

"This book reads from right to left"--Cover. "This graphic novel contains material that was originally published in English in Shonen jump #2-5."--Verso, t.p.

"In another world, ninja are the ultimate power--and in the village of Konohagakure live the stealthiest ninja in the world. But twelve years ago Konohagakure was attacked by a fearsome threat--a nine-tailed fox demon which claimed the life of the Hokage, the village champion. Today, peace has returned, and a troublemaking orphan named Uzumaki Naruto is struggling to graduate from the ninja Academy. His goal: to become the next Hokage. But unknown to Naruto and his classmates, within him is a terrifying force..."--Cover.

Rated T for teens. Recommended for ages 13 and up.

ISBN: 1569319006 (pbk.) :

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Ninja
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