Naruto, volumes 22-24, paperback/masashi kishimoto

Naruto is a young shinobi with an incorrigible knack for mischief.

Hes got a wild sense of humor, but Naruto is completely serious about his mission to be the worlds greatest ninja Orochimarus nefarious plans for Sasuke are revealed, and Naruto vows to save his friend.

But first he and the others must battle the mysterious Kimimaro, who has deadly past ties to the Sound Ninja FourKankuro, Temari and Gaara unexpectedly aid Konohagakure against the Sound Ninja.

But what is behind this rekindling of the Leaf and Sand alliance? Reads R to L (Japanese Style) for teen audiences.