"It's all-out shinobi war as Naruto, Tsunade, Jiraiya and Shizune take on Orochimaru and Kabuto in battle. Then as Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura hurl toward an uncertain future, and ever-angry Sasuke makes a terrible choice of new teammates. Tsunade sends Naruto, Shikamaru and others to hunt him down, but the Sound Four looms dangerously close."

Translated from the Japanese. Translation of: Naruto. "First published in Japan in 1999 by Shueisha Inc., Tokyo"--Copyright page. "A compilation of the graphic novel volumes 19-21"--Copyright page. "This book reads from right to left"--Back cover.

Volume 19. --Successor -- Volume 20. -- Naruto vs. Sasuke -- Volume 21. -- Persuit.