Naruto, a ninja in training, finds Sasuke and attempts to drag him back to Konoha. Then Naruto must accelerate his training when the Akatsuki step up their assaults on those with the Tailed Beasts inside them.

Printed Manga-style; book opens from left to right. Pages are read from right to left. Translated from the Japanese. Title and statement of responsibility from copyright page. Originally published: Tokyo : Shueisha, Inc., 1999. "Parental advisory: Naruto is rated T for Teen and is recommended for ages 13 and up. This volume contains realistic and fantasy violence"--Copyright page.

Vol. 34. The reunion -- Vol. 35. The new two -- Vol. 36. Cell number 10.