"Naruto is a ninja-in-training whose wild antics amuse his teammates. But he's completely serious about one thing: becoming the world's greatest ninja! As the battle against the Tailed Beast-targeting Akatsuki rages on, the heroic sibling battle between Sasuke and Itachi eventually concludes. Though Sasuke has achieved his lifelong goal, Madara reveals Itachi's real motivations. With the truth uncovered, Sasuke sets out to destroy Konoha!"--Back cover.

First published in Japan in 1999 by Shueisha Inc., Tokyo. This book reads right to left.

V. 43. The man with the truth -- v. 44. Senjutsu heir -- v. 45. Battlefield, Konoha.