"Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura have passed the final test to become junior ninja - but now the challenge begins. Tired of menial tasks, the young ninja ask for a tougher assignment, and find themselves - together with their teacher, Kakashi - body guarding a cranky old man from the Land of Waves. But Tazuna the bridgebuilder is in more danger than anyone realizes : he's the target of elite ninja assassins, including Zabuza, 'the demon', and our heroes are about to face a trial by fire ..."--Cover.

Reads manga-style, back to front. "This graphic novel contains material that was originally published in English in Shonen jump #6-10"--T.p. verso.

You failed! -- Worst client -- Target #2 -- Going ashore -- Game over !! -- Ninja!! -- Secret plan...!!! -- Return of the Sharigan -- Who are you?! -- Preparations for battle -- Previews.