Naruto (3-In-1 Edition), Vol. 8: Includes Vols. 22, 23 & 24 -- Masashi Kishimoto

<b>The epic ninja adventure that became a global phenomenon!</b> <p/>Naruto is a young shinobi with an incorrigible knack for mischief. He's got a wild sense of humor, but Naruto is completely serious about his mission to be the world's greatest ninja! <p/>Orochimaru's master plans are revealed, and Sasuke comes closer to fulfilling a dark destiny. Naruto vows to save his friend, but first he must battle the mysterious Kimimaro, who has deadly past ties to the Sound Ninja Four. Plus, Kankuro, Temari and Gaara unexpectedly aid Konohagakure against the Sound Ninja. But what's the motive for rekindling the old alliance between Leaf and Sand?<br><br><b>Author:</b> Masashi Kishimoto<br><b>Publisher:</b> Viz Media<br><b>Published:</b> 05/06/2014<br><b>Pages:</b> 576<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Paperback<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.86lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 7.64h x 5.06w x 1.30d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9781421564517<br><b>Age Range:</b> 14-17<br><p><b>About the Author</b><br>Author/artist Masashi Kishimoto was born in 1974 in rural Okayama Prefecture, Japan. Like many kids, he was first inspired to become a manga artist in elementary school when he read <i>Dragon Ball</i>. After spending time in art college, he won the Hop Step Award for new manga artists with his story <i>Karakuri</i>. After considering various genres for his next project, Kishimoto decided on a story steeped in traditional Japanese culture. His first version of <i>Naruto</i>, drawn in 1997, was a one-shot story about fox spirits; his fi