Naruto, Vol. 3 (Paperback)

by Masashi Kishimoto (Author, Illustrator)

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Product Description
While they recover from their injuries, Kakashi puts Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura on a strict training regimen to protect Tazuna's family against Zabuza's next attack. But Zabuza has a dangerous new apprentice in Haku. And as the bridge comes closer to completion, our heroes must be willing to kill - or die.

About the Author
Masashi Kishimoto made his debut in Weekly Shonen Jump in 1999 with Naruto, which became a big hit with both boys and girls. Kishimoto added a modern flavour to the ancient world of Japanese ninja to make Naruto one of the most popular series in Japan.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: VIZ Media LLC; illustrated edition edition (April 14, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1591161878
• ISBN-13: 978-1591161875
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #102,240 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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• This is item 3 in The Naruto (English) Series.

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Let's train. Let's fight., December 6, 2004

By	Zack Davisson "All Good Things" (Seattle, WA, USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 100 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

"Naruto Vol. 3" continues the storyline from Vol. 2, with Naruto, Sakura, Sasuke and their teacher Kakashi defending the bridge-builder Tazuna from the assassination attempts of ninja-killer The Demon Zabuza and his companion, the beautiful but deadly Haku.

After their brutal battle in Vol. 2, Kakashi sets the trio a stern task designed to strengthen their chakras and develop their ninja powers. Naruto, the weakest of the three, shows his strength of will as he struggles day and night to best Sasuke's accomplishments. This single-minded focus develop's Naruto's character as much as his chakras, as he slowly hardens and changes from the selfish blowhard of the first volumes. Along with this, he develops a relationship with a small boy from town, Inari, who learns what it means to be a hero.

While this self-development is all good and well, the real story begins when Zabuza and Haku attack again, facing off against the stronger, re-grouped trio. However, the demon and his companion have been training as well, and Zabuza has learned the secret of Kakashi's "Sharingan Eye," and how to defeat it. Haku has secrets of his own, and Naruto and Sasuke are powerless against him.

Vol. 3 is a change in tone for the series, a maturing if you will, as the young ninjas come face to face with their own mortality, and that the life of a ninja goes hand in hand with death. Even with the death of their own companions, as they are forced to discover.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars More a review for the series, June 24, 2004

By	"zwolf84" (Sometimes CA, sometimes PA) - See all my reviews

My brother introduced me to Naruto, and at first it seemed to be just another silly action/adventure. But as I continued reading, I realized that the story is much like Naruto himself; it hid a gentle heart under a seemingly rough exterior. There are some basic themes to Naruto, and one of the more important ones is the strength of friendship and family. The concept of protecting those who are precious to you is introduced here, but will carry on throughout the series. True, I love the fights, but I enjoy it more because both sides have a reason to fight. And whichever side loses, they have lost something tangible.
As annoying and incompetent Naruto can be, one can't help but cheer for him, because he doesn't give up. The chips are stacked against him, but he finds the courage to continue. There's a lot more I could say, but the characters (many of which haven't really been introduced at this point) are so interesting and each has so much back history, that I can't really do them justice. All I can do is recommend this series. The world of Naruto is complex, but operates within oddly logical confines. So, enjoy the story and let Naruto show you how to show some empathy and understand for even your adversaries.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Take a break, June 30, 2005

By	Espio (Flowery Branch, GA) - See all my reviews

Kakashi is resting his poor body with training Sasuke,Naruto,and Sakura.Let's see if they can get the hang of runing up trees.Also,Naruto unknowing meets Haku who he thinks killed Zabunza.We also see Inari's real problem with heroes.Last but not least,a final confrontation between Zabunza and Kakashi.Wait a minute...he seem to have brought a friend...