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Naruto [ナルト] #11
Naruto, Vol. 11: Impassioned Efforts
Now preparing for the finals of the Chûnin Selection Exams, Naruto studies with naughty new mentor Jiraiya and struggles to harness the power of the Nine-Tailed Fox chakra locked within him. Meanwhile, other ninja villages are forming secret alliances against Konohagakure…
192 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 4, 2002
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About the author
Masashi Kishimoto
1,203 books3,980 followersMasashi Kishimoto (岸本斉史 Kishimoto Masashi) is a Japanese manga artist, well known for creating the manga series Naruto. His younger twin brother, Seishi Kishimoto, is also a manga artist and creator of the manga series O-Parts Hunter (666 Satan) and Blazer Drive. Two of his former assistants, Osamu Kajisa (Tattoo Hearts) and Yuuichi Itakura (Hand's), have also gone on to moderate success following their work on Naruto.
Kishimoto's first work as a manga artist was Karakuri (カラクリ?), which he submitted to Shueisha in 1995. This earned him the Weekly Shōnen Jump's monthly "Hop Step Award" in 1996, granted to promising new manga artists. This was followed in 1997 by a pilot version of Naruto (NARUTO－ナルト－), published in Akamaru Jump Summer. In 1998, Kishimoto premiered as a Weekly Shōnen Jump artist with a serialized version of Karakuri in Weekly Shōnen Jump, but it proved unpopular and was canceled soon after. In 1999, a serialized version of Naruto began publication in Weekly Shōnen Jump and quickly became a hit.
Kishimoto's first work as a manga artist was Karakuri (カラクリ?), which he submitted to Shueisha in 1995. This earned him the Weekly Shōnen Jump's monthly "Hop Step Award" in 1996, granted to promising new manga artists. This was followed in 1997 by a pilot version of Naruto (NARUTO－ナルト－), published in Akamaru Jump Summer. In 1998, Kishimoto premiered as a Weekly Shōnen Jump artist with a serialized version of Karakuri in Weekly Shōnen Jump, but it proved unpopular and was canceled soon after. In 1999, a serialized version of Naruto began publication in Weekly Shōnen Jump and quickly became a hit.
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October 27, 2023
My thoughts so far:
1.)
I really enjoy watching Orochimaru (the main villain) skulking around in his very terrible and very obvious Count Olaf disguises.
2.)
Some dude: I have a sad backstory.
Naruto: *gasp* He's just like me fr!!
3.)
Sasuke shows up to his tournament match fashionably late with the worst hairdo known to man. Technically this happens next volume but I remember... I'll always remember.
1.)
I really enjoy watching Orochimaru (the main villain) skulking around in his very terrible and very obvious Count Olaf disguises.
2.)
Some dude: I have a sad backstory.
Naruto: *gasp* He's just like me fr!!
3.)
Sasuke shows up to his tournament match fashionably late with the worst hairdo known to man. Technically this happens next volume but I remember... I'll always remember.
December 27, 2010
I'm not surprised at all that this is ranked number one manga. I follow the chapters weekly and have read them all so I didn't feel like adding them all.
Naruto Uzumaki is the best main character, in my opinion. I feel like I might die a little when the series is finally over. There are so many plot twists and powers and personalities, and the background artwork is nice.
Naruto Uzumaki is the best main character, in my opinion. I feel like I might die a little when the series is finally over. There are so many plot twists and powers and personalities, and the background artwork is nice.
September 4, 2019
The one-sided tension between Hinata and Naruto is a classic! Very good character building scene with the two of them in this volume.
December 21, 2020
Lesson: Heroes are only normal human beings. All they have is a little more courage than the rest of us.
I will take revenge on you, Gato, you monster. I have the whole Naruto and his team against you now.
I will take revenge on you, Gato, you monster. I have the whole Naruto and his team against you now.
August 31, 2016
Yeah that moment with Gaara and Rock Lee and Naruto and Shikamaru, a little creepy. But the tone during that was good. Them crazy eyes. Anyway, another good volume.
May 25, 2021
"𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙮 𝙡𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙤𝙣𝙘𝙚! 𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙙 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙨𝙚 𝙖𝙣 𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙝. 𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙢𝙖𝙮 𝙡𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙖𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚, 𝙙𝙞𝙚 𝙖𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚... 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙣𝙤 𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙨𝙚... 𝙣𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙜𝙚𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙨𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙤 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙤𝙪𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙮𝙤𝙪!"
Training chapters in manga is what I like best and this volume didn't disappoint in that case. Naruto has finished his training with Jiraiya for the final phase of the chunin examination. He is now ready to go all out in the first match against Neji to fulfill his vow. It is going to be a lot of fun!
Training chapters in manga is what I like best and this volume didn't disappoint in that case. Naruto has finished his training with Jiraiya for the final phase of the chunin examination. He is now ready to go all out in the first match against Neji to fulfill his vow. It is going to be a lot of fun!
February 12, 2024
I love Gamabunta and Jiraiya sm.
November 23, 2021
7/10 stars
Now, that's much better. Jiraya is a cool character, but the Chief Toad made certainly the biggest impression on me ;) Also, getting a peek of the Nine-Tailed Fox was a bonus. I'm hoping to see more of him later!
Also, Gaara's backstory turned out to be quite interesting, if heartbreaking at the same time - no wonder he's so creepy. Though in this volume it seems that Kishimoto has certain themes he wants to explore at length and gets hung up on small things - e.g. visits to hospital, fruit baskets and flowers from girls. Also, it's already volume 11 and I'm still waiting to see at least one capable female character - the stereotype of dumb bimbo is played by Kishimoto to extremes. Hinata seems to have some potential, but Sakura and Ino are just hopeless.
Still, this was pretty enjoyable. I'm looking forward to Naruto's fight with Neji!
Now, that's much better. Jiraya is a cool character, but the Chief Toad made certainly the biggest impression on me ;) Also, getting a peek of the Nine-Tailed Fox was a bonus. I'm hoping to see more of him later!
Also, Gaara's backstory turned out to be quite interesting, if heartbreaking at the same time - no wonder he's so creepy. Though in this volume it seems that Kishimoto has certain themes he wants to explore at length and gets hung up on small things - e.g. visits to hospital, fruit baskets and flowers from girls. Also, it's already volume 11 and I'm still waiting to see at least one capable female character - the stereotype of dumb bimbo is played by Kishimoto to extremes. Hinata seems to have some potential, but Sakura and Ino are just hopeless.
Still, this was pretty enjoyable. I'm looking forward to Naruto's fight with Neji!
June 8, 2015
El primer encuentro de Jiraiya/Ero-Sennin y Naruto y el logro de la invocación de Gamabunta, una tormenta de emociones. Y ESA TAPA<3
September 26, 2022
I love Gamabunta so much.
November 24, 2018
In my books, anything involving Gaara will always turn out to be great. In this volume, he has a particularly creepy sequence with Naruto and Shikamaru that sheds a bit more light on his story and it's awesome!
And then there's Naruto's training that leads him to connect with his "red chakra". Although the volume does go all over the place right before the next big fight, Naruto's humouristic moments were fun to read about.
Yours truly,
Lashaan | Blogger and Book Reviewer
Official blog: https://bookidote.com/
And then there's Naruto's training that leads him to connect with his "red chakra". Although the volume does go all over the place right before the next big fight, Naruto's humouristic moments were fun to read about.
Yours truly,
Lashaan | Blogger and Book Reviewer
Official blog: https://bookidote.com/
December 12, 2018
Cada vez amo a Rock Lee, es digno de admirar. Mi corazón ya está empezando a shippear personajes, ahora veré si se cumple o no pero solo dire que adoro a Naruto mucho.
Gaara creo que tiene mucha historia por detrás que contar.
#JIRAIYAPUTOAMO
´´No importa el camino que elijáis , tenéis que proteger a los que amais´- Hiruzen Sarutobi ,tercer hokague.
Gaara creo que tiene mucha historia por detrás que contar.
#JIRAIYAPUTOAMO
´´No importa el camino que elijáis , tenéis que proteger a los que amais´- Hiruzen Sarutobi ,tercer hokague.
July 31, 2015
Training and a time of discovery before the final matches begin, and the introduction of the Pervy Sage. Naruto really lucked out, even if he generally has no clue. It's also always a joy to mess with Kurama.
July 19, 2014
GUH I FORGOT HOW MUCH OF A PAIN OROCHIMARU IS. He literally ruins Sasuke and everything good. Jiraya was introduced first I this volume but I'm much more excited to meet Tsunade. SHE TURNS SAKURA INTO A BAMF.
Also I'm feeling the NarutoxHinata vibes like never before???
Also I'm feeling the NarutoxHinata vibes like never before???
August 24, 2019
3.5/5.0
February 2, 2017
This volume showed the aftermath of the preliminaries and the period of one month of rest before the main round starts. Behind the all friendly chunin exam, a plot is brewing and it is to destroy the hidden leaf village. Hidden sand village ninjas along with Gaara were seen dangerous before but they are now becoming an enemy to the hidden leaf. Their alliance with Orochimaru is is revealed in this volume.
This volume is important because it reveals a new character, Jiraya, who takes the charge of Naruto's training. Things look funny between them and while Naruto tries to master new jutsu, Jiraya tries to find a way to make Naruto master the power of Nine-tails Chakra.
This volume was not focused on one thing or one place, instead it took readers to many different places and through different characters and events, which is rare for this manga till now. The ending came with final exam starting and Naruto and Neji facing each other for the match.
This volume is important because it reveals a new character, Jiraya, who takes the charge of Naruto's training. Things look funny between them and while Naruto tries to master new jutsu, Jiraya tries to find a way to make Naruto master the power of Nine-tails Chakra.
This volume was not focused on one thing or one place, instead it took readers to many different places and through different characters and events, which is rare for this manga till now. The ending came with final exam starting and Naruto and Neji facing each other for the match.
February 7, 2017
Now this volume is a little of a slow burn, it goes through the whole month wait and ends with the beginning of the Finals of the Chunin Selection Exams. We are also introduced to one of my all time favorite characters, Jiraiya (I know I have a lot of favorite characters). This volume is really important though because it sets and weaves together so many plot points to come in the upcoming volumes!!
August 18, 2023
We love a little connecting volume to get us to the final round of exams, I love a tournament arc. The girls really shone this volume, particularly Hinata, I'm excited to see more from her. Hate Jiraya but that's not a surprise. That's okay though because Tsunade will be here soon enough.
November 17, 2014
"He had been sealed in a tea kettle."
OH OKAY. AS YOU DO. WHY WOULDN'T YOU USE A TEA KETTLE TO SEAL AWAY A EVIL SPIRIT?
OH OKAY. AS YOU DO. WHY WOULDN'T YOU USE A TEA KETTLE TO SEAL AWAY A EVIL SPIRIT?
May 10, 2021
3 stars *may change
jiraiya is so weird but alright lets do this
jiraiya is so weird but alright lets do this
October 11, 2020
The story gets better and better. I just love how character and the world is developing. Love the whole concept!! I just know that I have a hard crush on naruto😂😂. I love how jiraya is training naruto and the way this volume ends is so thrilling. Need the next volume like now!!
June 18, 2024
I am a fan of the story. I just hate all the perv parts bc they are being pervs which just means the author is a perv
January 3, 2015
Many, on the face of it, may not realize it. But Naruto manga, in general, has a lot of deep.....deep lessons in it.
While it is very silly and comical at times, one simply cannot ignore the deep philosophical ideas interspersed in it.
For example, think about Hinata.
Before Naruto goes out to face Neji in the first match of chunin selection exam, he sees Hinata hiding behind a tree, and has a conversation with her. Right there, Hinata gives him some lessons which Naruto never thought about.
Hinata, behind her sweet nature, appreciates the fact that true strength is the will to never give up. She sees this strength in Naruto.
So anyone who really reads between the lines will see that Naruto is not merely about the superpower stuff and who is the top dog on a given day, but the fact that power lies within oneself. It's all about utilizing it.
While it is very silly and comical at times, one simply cannot ignore the deep philosophical ideas interspersed in it.
For example, think about Hinata.
Before Naruto goes out to face Neji in the first match of chunin selection exam, he sees Hinata hiding behind a tree, and has a conversation with her. Right there, Hinata gives him some lessons which Naruto never thought about.
Hinata, behind her sweet nature, appreciates the fact that true strength is the will to never give up. She sees this strength in Naruto.
So anyone who really reads between the lines will see that Naruto is not merely about the superpower stuff and who is the top dog on a given day, but the fact that power lies within oneself. It's all about utilizing it.
March 9, 2025
4/5 Stars (%75/100)
After all the big events, we get a bit of a breather. There's a one-month break before the third stage of the exam, and everyone is busy preparing. Sasuke trains with Kakashi, Naruto begins his training with Jiraiya, Lee tries to push through despite his life-threatening injuries, and of course, everyone is working on something in their own way. The scenes with Jiraiya were really fun, and I also enjoyed the parts with Gaara. The ending was great too—Neji and Naruto are about to fight, which is another one of my favorite matchups in the exam. It wasn’t as intense as the previous volume, but it was still a solid read.
After all the big events, we get a bit of a breather. There's a one-month break before the third stage of the exam, and everyone is busy preparing. Sasuke trains with Kakashi, Naruto begins his training with Jiraiya, Lee tries to push through despite his life-threatening injuries, and of course, everyone is working on something in their own way. The scenes with Jiraiya were really fun, and I also enjoyed the parts with Gaara. The ending was great too—Neji and Naruto are about to fight, which is another one of my favorite matchups in the exam. It wasn’t as intense as the previous volume, but it was still a solid read.
June 27, 2010
All hail the great pervy sage
June 12, 2012
The huge frog part is hilarious
May 27, 2022
Some cool new characters in this and Neji’s backstory is cool. Starting to build out the world of ninjas!
July 19, 2023
such an amazing series. NEED to read more
March 13, 2025
An amazing introduction for what has to be one of my favourite Naruto characters. I absolutely adore Jiraiya and see his and Naruto's relationship in the relationship I have with my Sensei. Jiraiya is probably my second favourite of Naruto's Sensei behind Kakashi, but he's easily a top 5 or 10 character overall he's just that good.
Also the introduction of Gamabunta who is my favourite summon. The foreshadowing for Naruto's connection to the fourth hokage is much subtler in this than it is in the anime but I can still see people predicting it way before it's revealed in Shippuden.
Completely forgot that Gaara is a straight up psychopathic murderer in Naruto classic but his backstory is fucked so I forgive him and he's still my goat. Dosu had it coming. RIP Hayate. Insane how he tried to slime Lee in his hospital bed.
As a kid I obviously wanted Naruto to end up with Sakura but reading as an adult I see how perfect him and Hinata end up being. Kind of a Harry, Hermione and Ginny situation.
So excited for the third round of the Chunin Exams and the crazy fuck off plot twist that happens afterwards.
Also the introduction of Gamabunta who is my favourite summon. The foreshadowing for Naruto's connection to the fourth hokage is much subtler in this than it is in the anime but I can still see people predicting it way before it's revealed in Shippuden.
Completely forgot that Gaara is a straight up psychopathic murderer in Naruto classic but his backstory is fucked so I forgive him and he's still my goat. Dosu had it coming. RIP Hayate. Insane how he tried to slime Lee in his hospital bed.
As a kid I obviously wanted Naruto to end up with Sakura but reading as an adult I see how perfect him and Hinata end up being. Kind of a Harry, Hermione and Ginny situation.
So excited for the third round of the Chunin Exams and the crazy fuck off plot twist that happens afterwards.
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January 15, 2020Finally, Jiraiya appeared in this volume! I love him. I think he is an important character on this manga because he know Naruto’s father, Naruto’s chakra, and have a variety of relationships with other main characters. The relationship between Naruto and Jiraiya started here, so this book is very important for the whole history of Naruto. On the other hand, I worried about Sasuke and Orochimaru. My favorite picture is Gaara holing a bare doll.
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