Naruto
(Young Adult Graphic Novel, Book)

"First published in Japan in 1999 by Shueisha Inc., Tokyo"--Vol. 1, p. [2].

"In keeping with the original Japanese format, Naruto is meant to be read from right to left, starting in the upper-right corner"--Vol. 59, p. [192].

Whenever Naruto proclaims that he will someday become the Hokage - a title bestowed upon the best ninja in the Village Hidden in the Leaves - no one takes him seriously. Since birth, Naruto has been shunned by his fellow villagers. But their contempt isn't because Naruto is loud-mouthed, mischievous, or because of his ineptitude in the ninja arts, but because there is a demon inside him. When he is assigned to Team 7 - along with his new teammates Sasuke and Sakura under the mentorship of veteran ninja Kakashi - Naruto is forced to work together with other people for the first time in his life. Through undergoing vigorous training and taking on challenging missions, Naruto must learn what it means to work in a team and carve his own route toward becoming a full-fledged ninja recognized by his village.,- From myanimelist.net.

"Recommended for age 13 and up"--Vol. 1, p. [2].

Translated from the Japanese.