pariahs

Sasuke takes on Danzo, the leader of the Konoha, determined to find out about the Uchiha clan and the truth about what happened between the political factions of Konoha and Itachi.

"Even as the Shinobi Alliance's resolve begins to falter in the face of Obito's overwhelming power, Naruto refuses to give in. But how can he turn the tables with the odds so stacked against him? Can Naruto and Sasuke work together long enough to lead the ninja world to victory?!"--Back cover.

"Stakes are high as Naruto, Sakura, Granny Chiyo and Kakashi engage in deadly conflict with Sasori and Deidara. One wrong decision, and one of Naruto's closest friends could pay the ultimate price. Upon returning from battle, Team Kakashi is rankled by new member Sai, whose secrets may be disastrous for Naruto"--Back cover.

"With Naruto and Sasuke working together, Kaguya is finally sealed away for good. But just when it seems that the ninja world can find true peace, one more obstacle appears. Fueled by opposing ideals, Naruto and Sasuke will determine the future of the world in one final fight!"--Back cover.

"Madara has finally succeeded in regaining his living body, and now he's going after the biju! Naruto and the others try desperately to stand in his way, but is Madara's new power too much? Will Naruto be able to protect Nine Tails from the most powerful villain the ninja world has ever seen?!"--Back cover.

The Allied Shinobi Forces begin to lose ground on the battlefield when Madara of the Akatsuki adds his powerful attacks to the fight, so Naruto and Bee rush to their aid, but the leader of the Cloud Village will go to any lengths to stop Naruto from risking his life.

Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura face Orochimaru's Sound Ninja in the forest of death even as Sasuke is trying to fight off the influence of Orochimaru's curse. Then, the three ninja trainees advance to the third round of the Journeyman Ninja Selection Exams, fighting against their classmates, including the Sound Ninja spies.

"It's all-out shinobi war as Naruto, Tsunade, Jiraiya and Shizune take on Orochimaru and Kabuto in battle. Then, as Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura hurl toward an uncertain future, an ever-angry Sasuke makes a terrible choice of new teammates. Tsunade sends Naruto, Shikamaru and others to hunt him down, but the Sound Four looms dangerously close"--Back cover.

"Shikamaru's team is out for revenge against their mentor's murderers. Tsunade tries to stop them, but Kakashi wants to help! As the divide between the ninja grows, the mysterious Akatsuki organization continues their brutal attack on the Tailed Beasts, the Biju, and the young ninja who host them--including Naruto!"--Back cover.

As the bridge nears completion, Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura train heavily while they await Zabuka's next attack on Tazuna's family.