Thursday, September 28, 2023

Naruto, Vol. 10

Kishimoto, Masashi. Naruto, Vol. 10. 2001. 184p. ISBN 9781421502397. Available in the graphic novels section of the library.



When Naruto, Vol. 9 concluded, Roc Lee and Gaara were to finally meet in the 3rd test of the Chunin exam. Now on the floor of the arena, both of the contestants ready themselves for the most intense fight of their lives. Gaara has several tricks up his sleeve, but Roc Lee's physical training and dedication almost allow him to triumph over the sand ninja. In the end, Gaara had to reach deep inside himself to muster enough strength to defeat Roc, who is sent to the infirmery injured after tapping into forbidden life energy. Master Guy his proud of his pupil, however.

Meanwhile, Orochimaru is still interfering with Sasuke. He sends his agent Kabuto to try and assassinate the young ninja, but Kakashi intervenes and saves Sasuke's life. With he 3rd test done, the ninjas have a month to prepare for the most grueling trial yet, where they will fight against each other until one has won it all. Naruto is assigned a different trainer than Kakashi, but on his way to learn how to walk on water, he meets a strange new ninja ...

The story continues in Naturo, Vol. 11.

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