Naruto. Vol. 45, Battlefield, Konoha / story and art by Masashi Kishimoto ; [translation, Mari Morimoto ; touch-up art & lettering, Annaliese Christman, Sabrina Heep & Inori Fukuda Trant].
"First published in Japan in 1999 by Shueisha Inc., Tokyo"--P. facing t.p.
"This graphic novel contains material that was originally published in English in Shonen Jump #77"--P. facing t.p.
"This book reads from right to left"--Cover p. [4].
Summary
Naruto knows that the only way he will be able to defeat the Akatsuki is to decipher to code left behind by his mentor, but as Naruto struggles to unlock the hidden message, he begins to doubt his powers.
