Thursday, December 19, 2024

Naruto, Vol. 19: Successor

Kishimoto, Masashi. Naruto, Vol. 19. 2007. 192p. ISBN 9781421516547. Available in the graphic novels section of the library.

Naruto, Vol. 19 book cover

Lady Tsunade had a decision to make in Naturo, Vol. 18. She could heal Orochimaru's arms, or she could become his enemy. Naruto and Jiraiya track down Tsunade, and arrive just in time to witness Tsunade rebuff Orochimaru's offer of bring her loved ones back to life. Reclaiming the title of Fifth Hokage, Tsunade is determined to protect the village of Konoha. An all-out battle between Orochimaru and the traitor Kabuto on one side, and Tsunade, Jiraiya, Shizune, and Naruto on the other erupts, and both sides employ strange jutsu to achieve their goal.

Scared of blood, Tsunade overcomes her fear and takes several wounds to protect Naruto. Orochimaru, worried about the potential Naruto has shown, decided to eliminate the boy and Tsunade, recognizing the same potential, did everything to protect him. In the end, the presence of the three Legendary ninjas in open conflict with each other causes an epic confrontation. Will Naruto and his friends be able to defeat Orochimaru and prevent him from healing his arms?

The story continues in Naruto, Vol. 20.

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