Naruto, Vol. 14

Kishimoto, Masashi. Naruto, Vol. 14. 2002. 184p. ISBN 9781421510880. Available in the graphic novels section of the library.

Orochimaru's plot to isolate and destroy the Third Hokage came to fruition in Naruto, Vol. 13. Now, the former student seeks to kill the Hokage with the devious technique of reanimating the souls of the First and Second Hokage and have them engage their successor. It is the ultimate battle between two deadly jutsu techniques.

Meanwhile, Naruto, accompanied by Sakura and Shikamaru, seek to catch up to Sasuke, who is himself chasing Gaara. Sand ninjas are chasing them, and though they would like to set up an ambush, the ninjas in pursuit are trained in these techniques. The only radical thing left to do is to set up a fake ambush. Shikamaru volunteers to waylay the ninjas, and give enough time to Sakura and Naruto to escape and find Sasuke. For someone who never wanted to excel, Shikamaru is worried he's about to become a dead hero.

At the same time, Sasuke catches up with Gaara, and the battle that began during the Chunin exam resumes, except that Gaara's form is now switching ...

The story continues in Naruto, Vol. 15.