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Naruto [ナルト] #2
Naruto, Vol. 02: The Worst Client
Tired of menial tasks, Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura ask for a tougher assignment. But you should always be careful what you wish for! Along with their sensei, Kakashi, the trio must guard a cranky old man from the Land of Waves. But Tazuna the bridge builder is in more danger than anyone could have imagined. And now the young ninja are too!
216 pages, Paperback
First published June 2, 2000
About the author
Masashi Kishimoto
996 books4,075 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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December 11, 2014
These Naruto books bring back memories when I use to watch the anime. I love Naruto so much that I named my daughter Sakura. I love how funny, silly but loyal Naruto is to his friends and those he cares about. I will read and reread this series forever....and then I will rewatch the show! I highly recommend this series to anyone that loves manga.
March 27, 2013
Re-Read 1/3/24:
I hate seeing Naruto be such a weakling on his first real mission, but as Kakashi says, he IS the one to grow the most in such a short time.
Of course, that's not hard when you're that pitiful. :)
I have to admit, I like the first battle between Kakashi and Zabuza better in full animation over the original version. The psych-out was great.
Original Review:
Introducing Zabuza! The Demon of the Hidden Mist is up against rank amateurs. What a surreal sight this is, after seeing what Naruto and Sasuke eventually become. What? This little moron and this budding psychopath will become two of the most powerful ninjas in the world?
Definitely not yet. It really helps that this series sets up very interesting and extremely impressive villains like Zabuza to hopelessly outmatch our heroes.
I hate seeing Naruto be such a weakling on his first real mission, but as Kakashi says, he IS the one to grow the most in such a short time.
Of course, that's not hard when you're that pitiful. :)
I have to admit, I like the first battle between Kakashi and Zabuza better in full animation over the original version. The psych-out was great.
Original Review:
Introducing Zabuza! The Demon of the Hidden Mist is up against rank amateurs. What a surreal sight this is, after seeing what Naruto and Sasuke eventually become. What? This little moron and this budding psychopath will become two of the most powerful ninjas in the world?
Definitely not yet. It really helps that this series sets up very interesting and extremely impressive villains like Zabuza to hopelessly outmatch our heroes.
March 13, 2019
As mentioned in my review for volume 1, Naruto has now become my latest obsession. So action-packed, fast and fun!
May 8, 2023
Naruto was my gateway drug into the world of manga around 8th grade (thank u Peter for lending me your entire bookshelf of 3-in-1 editions 🙏).
That being said, I'm fuming at my 13 year old self for deleting my reviews of around 40+ volumes (literally the only series I've deleted from this account), and only because I didn't like the way it looked having them logged as 3-in-1's....
Anyways, today I stumbled across several volumes of Naruto at the thrift store, and buying them finally ignited the deep-buried fondness and nostalgia I hold towards this series. I have no idea where I left off thanks to the aforementioned review deletions.......... so I'll just have to start from the beginning, and finally finish! (good times were my classmates teasing me for Iruka being my favourite, instead of someone more powerful 😭)
That being said, I'm fuming at my 13 year old self for deleting my reviews of around 40+ volumes (literally the only series I've deleted from this account), and only because I didn't like the way it looked having them logged as 3-in-1's....
Anyways, today I stumbled across several volumes of Naruto at the thrift store, and buying them finally ignited the deep-buried fondness and nostalgia I hold towards this series. I have no idea where I left off thanks to the aforementioned review deletions.......... so I'll just have to start from the beginning, and finally finish! (good times were my classmates teasing me for Iruka being my favourite, instead of someone more powerful 😭)
January 2, 2024
In this 2nd volume, Naruto and his two teammates get an assignment: to protect an old man. But this job is a bit trickier than they originally thought (let's just say that intel - correct intel - is key).
It's apparently about teamwork and different techniques and ... yeah, that's about it. Sorry.
We seem to be getting one opponent after another so the kids can get better and better ninjas. Along the way, we also meet different ninjas of different levels. Rinse, repeat.
Still not sure I like this. Especially the whole fighting-followed-by-lengthy-explanations stuff. :/
It's apparently about teamwork and different techniques and ... yeah, that's about it. Sorry.
We seem to be getting one opponent after another so the kids can get better and better ninjas. Along the way, we also meet different ninjas of different levels. Rinse, repeat.
Still not sure I like this. Especially the whole fighting-followed-by-lengthy-explanations stuff. :/
May 14, 2026
am i the only one who hugs my pillow and buries my face in it while imagining that it was kakashi’s chest?
August 15, 2015
See volume 3 for a review...
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October 20, 2022this was fun :)
September 8, 2019
I really enjoyed this, howevervI found Naruto to be a little annoying in the beginning. All in all very good!
July 17, 2016
i love Kakashi
August 17, 2024
Naruto got me hooked, why didn't I read this before?
This one Naruto and his friends start their first mission with the help of one of his powerful teachers.
Amazing story, pace and art.
This one Naruto and his friends start their first mission with the help of one of his powerful teachers.
Amazing story, pace and art.
December 19, 2025
4.25/5☆
Couldn't get vol one at the library, so I've started on vol 2. The first book was explained so don't feel like I've missed much.
definitely going to check the TV series out. Reminds me alot of One Piece but with Ninjas
Couldn't get vol one at the library, so I've started on vol 2. The first book was explained so don't feel like I've missed much.
definitely going to check the TV series out. Reminds me alot of One Piece but with Ninjas
March 30, 2021
Wow am obsessed, I honestly associated this one with something that won't interest me. Lol.
March 24, 2021
Kakashi el único personaje con derechos en toda la historia de este manga
Es extraño leer esto sabiendo que en un futuro todo va a ser power ups y las cosas básicas ninja ya no van a valer nada, pero bueno está disfrutable
Es extraño leer esto sabiendo que en un futuro todo va a ser power ups y las cosas básicas ninja ya no van a valer nada, pero bueno está disfrutable
April 13, 2015
Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura are junior ninjas now but they're tired of their menial missions and ask for something more difficult. They get more than they bargained for when they come up again Zabuza, "the demon."
This is really not my thing. It's all fight, fight, blah, blah. My husband insists that the story is uh-maze-ing though so I push on even though I'm secretly thinking, 'what story???' At least in this volume Naruto is approximately 50% less annoying than the first.
This is really not my thing. It's all fight, fight, blah, blah. My husband insists that the story is uh-maze-ing though so I push on even though I'm secretly thinking, 'what story???' At least in this volume Naruto is approximately 50% less annoying than the first.
December 8, 2021
6/10 stars
I realized I haven't put up a review for this and the next few volumes, so here it comes :)
It's not bad, with the first mission of our Kakashi-tutored trio on the road and facing off Zabuza, the Demon of the Hidden Mist. Naruto the Maverick Ninja shows off his skill and quick thinking, while Sasuke starts his meteoric rise to ninja power. Kakashi is definitely among my favourite characters of this manga, and his way of teaching is very interesting indeed. Again, it's Sakura who gets the short shrift, and I guess I will keep bemoaning the unfair treatment of women in Naruto till the end of days ;)
I realized I haven't put up a review for this and the next few volumes, so here it comes :)
It's not bad, with the first mission of our Kakashi-tutored trio on the road and facing off Zabuza, the Demon of the Hidden Mist. Naruto the Maverick Ninja shows off his skill and quick thinking, while Sasuke starts his meteoric rise to ninja power. Kakashi is definitely among my favourite characters of this manga, and his way of teaching is very interesting indeed. Again, it's Sakura who gets the short shrift, and I guess I will keep bemoaning the unfair treatment of women in Naruto till the end of days ;)
July 15, 2020
Introduction of Konahamaru 💞
Obsessed with the series already!
It talks about individuality, principles, hark work, determination, magic, facing your own demons and dreams.
Amazing dialogues, amazing art.
Now I know why my brother was obsessed years ago about this series.
Obsessed with the series already!
It talks about individuality, principles, hark work, determination, magic, facing your own demons and dreams.
Amazing dialogues, amazing art.
Now I know why my brother was obsessed years ago about this series.
September 15, 2017
Enter Haku, the start of gender confusion in anime/manga for me. XD
May 16, 2021
"𝙄𝙣 𝙖 𝙉𝙞𝙣𝙟𝙖'𝙨 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙡𝙙, 𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙨𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙤 𝙫𝙞𝙤𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙧𝙪𝙡𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙛𝙖𝙞𝙡 𝙩𝙤 𝙛𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬 𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙡𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙣 𝙜𝙖𝙧𝙗𝙖𝙜𝙚. 𝙃𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧, 𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙨𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙤 𝙙𝙤 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙞𝙧 𝙛𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣 𝙡𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩!"
Zabuza's Water Prison Technique was perfect! Despite being perfect and all, Team Seven's brilliant strategy prevailed against Zabuza! Not to mention Kakshi's copy techniques were unparalleled, too!
Zabuza's Water Prison Technique was perfect! Despite being perfect and all, Team Seven's brilliant strategy prevailed against Zabuza! Not to mention Kakshi's copy techniques were unparalleled, too!
August 4, 2022
3.5 stars
this was fun. also some major world building and ninja fights!!!
this was fun. also some major world building and ninja fights!!!
February 8, 2024
Another book my boys asked me to read. And I still think I would enjoy the story more if I just watched it 🤷🏻♀️
December 8, 2018
Naruto Volume 2 Review
Manga Rating: 5 stars out 5.
Story Line: 5 stars out of 5. I really do love going back to the beginning. It's so much fun reading it! I'm not going to go detail crazy like I did with the first volume. I'm going to try to keep my reviews short now. Also I forgot to mention that I have been into Naruto for over 7 or so years.
Naruto, Sakura, and Sasuke want harder missions. They are tasked with escorting a bridge builder back to his home. At first, they believe it's going to be a simple mission. They are attacked by two ninja. They are after the bridge builder, Tazuna.
Sasuke defeats them easily. Naruto froze up while he was in battle. He gets wounded by a poison kunai. He vows to never freeze up again. He cuts the poison out of his hand and makes a vow of pain.
Gato is angry that the two ninja that Zabuza sent out didn't complete the task. Zabuza goes to fight them. While fighting Zabuza Kakashi is caught in the water prison jutsu. He tells Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura to run. They stay to fight. Naruto is able to come up with a plan. They help free Kakashi.
It is also revealed that Kakashi has the Sharingan eye. That is from the bloodline of the Uchiha clan. Kakashi uses the Sharingan to defeat Zabuza. Haku shows up, throws needles into Zabuza's neck. He takes his body and runs off.
Kakashi collapses after battle. They make it to Tazuna's house. Kakashi starts their first lesson.
Characters: Naruto- I love how he keeps developing throughout this volume. He grows as a character. He makes a plan that no one expects him too! I will support him throughout the whole manga!
Kakashi- He is so awesome. He has faith in his students! He also shows his strength in this volume. He is pretty cool with the Sharingan as well.
Sakura- I still really dislike her. I don't like the way she treats Naruto. She can go somewhere.
Sasuke- He is such a jerk. He even makes fun of Naruto because he froze up. I really don't like how cocky he always is!!
Drawing/writing style: 5 stars out of 5. Absolutely love!
Manga Rating: 5 stars out 5.
Story Line: 5 stars out of 5. I really do love going back to the beginning. It's so much fun reading it! I'm not going to go detail crazy like I did with the first volume. I'm going to try to keep my reviews short now. Also I forgot to mention that I have been into Naruto for over 7 or so years.
Naruto, Sakura, and Sasuke want harder missions. They are tasked with escorting a bridge builder back to his home. At first, they believe it's going to be a simple mission. They are attacked by two ninja. They are after the bridge builder, Tazuna.
Sasuke defeats them easily. Naruto froze up while he was in battle. He gets wounded by a poison kunai. He vows to never freeze up again. He cuts the poison out of his hand and makes a vow of pain.
Gato is angry that the two ninja that Zabuza sent out didn't complete the task. Zabuza goes to fight them. While fighting Zabuza Kakashi is caught in the water prison jutsu. He tells Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura to run. They stay to fight. Naruto is able to come up with a plan. They help free Kakashi.
It is also revealed that Kakashi has the Sharingan eye. That is from the bloodline of the Uchiha clan. Kakashi uses the Sharingan to defeat Zabuza. Haku shows up, throws needles into Zabuza's neck. He takes his body and runs off.
Kakashi collapses after battle. They make it to Tazuna's house. Kakashi starts their first lesson.
Characters: Naruto- I love how he keeps developing throughout this volume. He grows as a character. He makes a plan that no one expects him too! I will support him throughout the whole manga!
Kakashi- He is so awesome. He has faith in his students! He also shows his strength in this volume. He is pretty cool with the Sharingan as well.
Sakura- I still really dislike her. I don't like the way she treats Naruto. She can go somewhere.
Sasuke- He is such a jerk. He even makes fun of Naruto because he froze up. I really don't like how cocky he always is!!
Drawing/writing style: 5 stars out of 5. Absolutely love!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 4, 2015
Interesting volume. Naruto is growing up and isn't as annoying anymore. It is nice to see the characters' transition.
Naruto who thinks great of himself realizes he isn't brave at crucial moments. Disappointed with himself, he vows to be bold from then on and eventually proves that he is fit to be a ninja.
Sasuke who looks down upon others and thinks they get in his way listens to Naruto's plan in the end.
Would have been nice to see some improvement in Sakura as well.
Overall a fun read.
Full manga review at https://readwithanu.com/2015/12/19/na...
Naruto who thinks great of himself realizes he isn't brave at crucial moments. Disappointed with himself, he vows to be bold from then on and eventually proves that he is fit to be a ninja.
Sasuke who looks down upon others and thinks they get in his way listens to Naruto's plan in the end.
Would have been nice to see some improvement in Sakura as well.
Overall a fun read.
Full manga review at https://readwithanu.com/2015/12/19/na...
October 22, 2018
The trio are finally sent on their first serious mission and find themselves going up against tough foes who look to cause harm.
A lot of lore-building in this volume and gives us a quick teaser of the vast world of ninjas, the darker sub-cultures within each village and even a brief taste of ninjutsu!
We also get our first look at Kakashi's special ability! No one wonder he was such a badass to my eyes back when I was a kid.
Yours truly,
Lashaan | Blogger and Book Reviewer
Official blog: https://bookidote.com/
A lot of lore-building in this volume and gives us a quick teaser of the vast world of ninjas, the darker sub-cultures within each village and even a brief taste of ninjutsu!
We also get our first look at Kakashi's special ability! No one wonder he was such a badass to my eyes back when I was a kid.
Yours truly,
Lashaan | Blogger and Book Reviewer
Official blog: https://bookidote.com/
January 25, 2016
I liked this book because it is about ninjas and I like ninjas and I was like what they do they climb things very fast and they also have cool ninja stars.And this book is about three ninjas training to be a ninja and they want to be the best ninjas ever but they always get attacked and they get hurt.I recommend this book to Kenneth because he likes Naruto and he also likes action books that are cool and interesting.
October 9, 2019
3.5 stars
March 8, 2021
Narutooooo
October 6, 2021
The amount of times they say 'hehe' in this manga is astounding 🤡
March 3, 2022
Reading Naruto = the biggest dose of serotonin
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