Naruto, Vol. 41: Jiraiya's Decision [Paperback]

Masashi Kishimoto (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 3, 2009

Naruto is a ninja-in-training with a need for attention, a knack for mischief and, sealed within him, a strange, formidable power. His antics amuse his instructor Kakashi and irritate his teammates, intense Sasuke and witty Sakura, but Naruto is serious about becoming the greatest ninja in the village of Konohagakure!

Reads R to L (Japanese Style). Jiraiya's Decision Mysteries from Naruto's teacher Jiraiya's past rise up to confront the Toad Sage. Could something that the Three Great Shinobi of Konoha legend did in their youth have deadly consequences now? Find out as Jiraiya's investigation into the secrets of Pain and the Akatsuki organization bears shocking fruit!

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About the Author

Author/artist Masashi Kishimoto was born in 1974 in rural Okayama Prefecture, Japan. After spending time in art college, he won the Hop Step Award for new manga artists with his manga Karakuri ("Mechanism"). Kishimoto decided to base his next story on traditional Japanese culture. His first version of Naruto, drawn in 1997, was a one-shot story about fox spirits; his final version, which debuted in Weekly Shonen Jump in 1999, quickly became the most popular ninja manga in Japan.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: VIZ Media LLC; Original edition (March 3, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1421528428
• ISBN-13: 978-1421528427
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 4.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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Author/artist Masashi Kishimoto was born in 1974 in rural Okayama Prefecture, Japan. After spending time in art college, he won the Hop Step Award for new manga artists with his manga Karakuri ("Mechanism"). Kishimoto decided to base his next story on traditional Japanese culture. His first version of Naruto, drawn in 1997, was a one-shot story about fox spirits; his final version, which debuted in Weekly Shonen Jump in 1999, quickly became the most popular ninja manga in Japan.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Jaraiya's Decision (Spoilers), March 23, 2009

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C. B. Harris "the last of my kind" (Planet Earth) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Naruto, Vol. 41: Jiraiya's Decision (Paperback)

In this volume Jaraiya faces off against Konan and Pain. He reflects on when he trained Nagato, Konan, and Yahiko. Jaraiya shows off a new technique sage mode and we meet two new characters, Ma and Pa toad. Also a prophecy was given to Jaraiya from the Great Lord Elder about Naruto and that he would grow up to be a pervert. Jaraiya also discovers more about the rinnegan and the secret behind Pains power. Besides the editing(which I hate) this is another great volume.

5.0 out of 5 stars It's a good one!, July 1, 2009

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Brian K. Ramsdell "Poor Pimp" (CA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Naruto, Vol. 41: Jiraiya's Decision (Paperback)

The title pretty much says it all... If you're up to this point in the manga then buy edition 41, 'tis a great read.