Naruto v31, paperback/masashi kishimoto

Naruto is a ninja-in-training with an incorrigible knack for mischief.

Naruto is a ninja-in-training 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 Naruto, Sakura, Granny Chiyo and Kakashi engage in deadly conflict with Sasori and Deidara.

Ultimately, someone is not going to survive, and if any of them makes the wrong decision, it could be one of Narutos closest friends who fights their final battle.