"This book reads from right to left"--P. [4] of cover. "This manga contains material that was originally published in English in Shonen jump #36-38"--P. opposite t.p. "First published in Japan in 1999 by Shueisha Inc., Tokyo.".
Summary:
Twelve years ago, a giant fox demon with nine tails attacked the ninja village of Konohagakure. Defeated by the Hokage, the village champion, the mighty demon's soul was sealed into the body of an innocent orphan child, Naruto Uzumaki. Now Naruto is a 12-year-old ninjya in-training, struggling to be the best with his classmates Sasuke and Sakura.
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