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NARUTO -ナルト- ナルト新伝 [Naruto Shinden] #2
Naruto: Naruto's Story: Family Day
To celebrate Family Day, Konohagakure's new holiday, Naruto and his daughter, Himawari, are on the hunt for an elusive must-have item. Hinata wants to make the day memorable for her family, and even Sasuke makes special time with his daughter, Sarada, and his wife, Sakura! At the end of the day, will Family Day be a success?
208 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2018
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November 16, 2019
Adoro questi romanzi. Peccato che nella mia fumetteria sia esaurito quasi tutto, poi torneranno, o prendevo anche qualcuno dei precedenti.
Si leggono benissimo anche senza aver finito Naruto e letto Boruto grazie alle miniature dei personaggi all'inizio.
E se uno non conosce il personaggio c'è sempre wikia che aiuta a patto di spoilerarsi il giusto che serve nel libro così se volessi riiniziare Naruto e poi Boruto un giorno avrò ancora delle sorprese.
Si leggono benissimo anche senza aver finito Naruto e letto Boruto grazie alle miniature dei personaggi all'inizio.
E se uno non conosce il personaggio c'è sempre wikia che aiuta a patto di spoilerarsi il giusto che serve nel libro così se volessi riiniziare Naruto e poi Boruto un giorno avrò ancora delle sorprese.
July 31, 2023
making sasuke a girl dad was the best thing ever
September 24, 2022
If this was in the anime it would have been filler, but good filler. It hasn't got any action or intrigue to fuel the plot but it really does give a great insight into the characters. And most importantly, it was CUTE.
Naruto and Himawari were adorable. They run around looking for a toy based on Kurama. Glad to see the bijuu getting the respect they deserve as a capitalist venture from the same people who used to hate and fear them. We get to see Kiba living his best life with his dogs too. I'm so glad Naruto is finally getting to have a great day with his children. It was always his dream to be Hokage, but since becoming so, he has neglected his family due to all the damn work. He needs a better work-life balance. When Himawari said he never keeps his promise, I honestly almost died. His way of Ninja is "I never go back on my words" but throughout the first two stories we hear from his family that he keeps doing this now. It broke me. I understand why... but I just want him to be happy with his family. Himawari being kind to that man in the end was beautiful. She's just like her father and mother. I initially disliked Boruto when I first watched/read the series because I was not taking any disrespect on Naruto's name, even from his own child. But he's a really good big brother. He cares for her and is kind of reliable. He's grown on me. And the kunai scene was very cute. Cuteness is the main thing you are getting from this novel.
Hinata's story was my favourite in this novel. We get to see from her POV, into her mind, which we never got in the main series. She has really grown. Her strength may not be as obvious as others, but she has a very solid core. She's standing her ground with her family and she's holding her own family together. She's fighting for these kids. Her relationship with Hiashi is complicated. Her and Hanabi discuss, with a little bit of bitterness, the way their father is so different with his grandkids. That happens to a lot of stern fathers when it comes to their grandchildren. But she's putting that behind her so that her family can have a strong and loving relationship. She's worked through it. Now she's got to learn that her kids are growing and they might not need her so much after a while. Which is obviously hard because she's the one who's always at home whilst Naruto is busy. I really respected her in this story. Hiashi was kinda adorable. He just wants to be with his grandchildren and buy them what they want. I felt so embarrassed for him during the failed mission. The little interlude with Shino was really cute. Cheating at a card game for his grandson. We like to see it.
Choji and Cho-Cho are next. Choji's trying to make it up to Karui for eating all the food. It's a pretty basic story and we still don't know how they got together. He really doesn't know how to be a good husband. He has trouble thinking. In doing so, he gets to share his passion with his adorable daughter. It was nice seeing into Choji's hopes and anxiety for his family. Most poignant was his dream of his father. He's sad he doesn't get to see him. The grandparents in this novel are a lot like real ones- always wanting to see their family but getting brushed to the side because of busy lives. I really felt for them. In the end, it seems Karui just wanted to share the food and their little scene in Shino's interlude was a nice look at a happy family. The other Ino-Shika-Cho father-son duos were here. Sai. He's sad about not being in their past, but they actively try to include him. The one thing I'm annoyed about is Temari and Shikamaru's relationship. It was the only real one in the main series and it was good. They were both strategists with rational mindsets who challenged and stimulated each other intellectually. So why is she just flying off the handle all the time now? She was always strong, but she was level-headed too. They were perfect. So what is all this?
Sarada and Sauke are last. Sarada is super cute. Sasuke isn't a terrible father, but he's not all there is he? He is taking advice from Kakashi who is taking advice from an erotic novel. What is he on? In the end, Sakura helps him find his way and they train together. Sasuke spends a lot of his time being nostalgic and reflecting on his past. His mistakes and his misconceptions. He even tells Sarada about his saviour, who also happens to be her idol. Peanut is a cute nickname. Also, Sarada and Naruto are the only people he has nicknames for, as pointed out by Kakashi. “Loser” may seem mean, but it's not. Not when Sasuke describes Naruto as the one who goes ahead of everyone into danger and suggests that Sarada should follow such a path. It's almost a respectful title. And I remember the honour Naruto has in it, having told Jiraiya he would remain a fool if that's what it took to save a friend.
Shino was made a fool. He used to be so cool. I did however enjoy these little snapshots, especially as he reflects on what family is and goes off to see his father.
That's what this book does well. This is a series about Ninjas fighting aliens basically. But here we get a sweet look into their family life and what family is and does. We see quite a few dynamics and I can't help but feel that they are inspired by the author. Kishimoto has talked about his overworking creating a rift with his children, which is reflected in Naruto and Sasuke's relationships. It's probably a familiar situation for lots of manga creators. It added a lot to the franchise and I highly recommend it.
Naruto and Himawari were adorable. They run around looking for a toy based on Kurama. Glad to see the bijuu getting the respect they deserve as a capitalist venture from the same people who used to hate and fear them. We get to see Kiba living his best life with his dogs too. I'm so glad Naruto is finally getting to have a great day with his children. It was always his dream to be Hokage, but since becoming so, he has neglected his family due to all the damn work. He needs a better work-life balance. When Himawari said he never keeps his promise, I honestly almost died. His way of Ninja is "I never go back on my words" but throughout the first two stories we hear from his family that he keeps doing this now. It broke me. I understand why... but I just want him to be happy with his family. Himawari being kind to that man in the end was beautiful. She's just like her father and mother. I initially disliked Boruto when I first watched/read the series because I was not taking any disrespect on Naruto's name, even from his own child. But he's a really good big brother. He cares for her and is kind of reliable. He's grown on me. And the kunai scene was very cute. Cuteness is the main thing you are getting from this novel.
Hinata's story was my favourite in this novel. We get to see from her POV, into her mind, which we never got in the main series. She has really grown. Her strength may not be as obvious as others, but she has a very solid core. She's standing her ground with her family and she's holding her own family together. She's fighting for these kids. Her relationship with Hiashi is complicated. Her and Hanabi discuss, with a little bit of bitterness, the way their father is so different with his grandkids. That happens to a lot of stern fathers when it comes to their grandchildren. But she's putting that behind her so that her family can have a strong and loving relationship. She's worked through it. Now she's got to learn that her kids are growing and they might not need her so much after a while. Which is obviously hard because she's the one who's always at home whilst Naruto is busy. I really respected her in this story. Hiashi was kinda adorable. He just wants to be with his grandchildren and buy them what they want. I felt so embarrassed for him during the failed mission. The little interlude with Shino was really cute. Cheating at a card game for his grandson. We like to see it.
Choji and Cho-Cho are next. Choji's trying to make it up to Karui for eating all the food. It's a pretty basic story and we still don't know how they got together. He really doesn't know how to be a good husband. He has trouble thinking. In doing so, he gets to share his passion with his adorable daughter. It was nice seeing into Choji's hopes and anxiety for his family. Most poignant was his dream of his father. He's sad he doesn't get to see him. The grandparents in this novel are a lot like real ones- always wanting to see their family but getting brushed to the side because of busy lives. I really felt for them. In the end, it seems Karui just wanted to share the food and their little scene in Shino's interlude was a nice look at a happy family. The other Ino-Shika-Cho father-son duos were here. Sai. He's sad about not being in their past, but they actively try to include him. The one thing I'm annoyed about is Temari and Shikamaru's relationship. It was the only real one in the main series and it was good. They were both strategists with rational mindsets who challenged and stimulated each other intellectually. So why is she just flying off the handle all the time now? She was always strong, but she was level-headed too. They were perfect. So what is all this?
Sarada and Sauke are last. Sarada is super cute. Sasuke isn't a terrible father, but he's not all there is he? He is taking advice from Kakashi who is taking advice from an erotic novel. What is he on? In the end, Sakura helps him find his way and they train together. Sasuke spends a lot of his time being nostalgic and reflecting on his past. His mistakes and his misconceptions. He even tells Sarada about his saviour, who also happens to be her idol. Peanut is a cute nickname. Also, Sarada and Naruto are the only people he has nicknames for, as pointed out by Kakashi. “Loser” may seem mean, but it's not. Not when Sasuke describes Naruto as the one who goes ahead of everyone into danger and suggests that Sarada should follow such a path. It's almost a respectful title. And I remember the honour Naruto has in it, having told Jiraiya he would remain a fool if that's what it took to save a friend.
Shino was made a fool. He used to be so cool. I did however enjoy these little snapshots, especially as he reflects on what family is and goes off to see his father.
That's what this book does well. This is a series about Ninjas fighting aliens basically. But here we get a sweet look into their family life and what family is and does. We see quite a few dynamics and I can't help but feel that they are inspired by the author. Kishimoto has talked about his overworking creating a rift with his children, which is reflected in Naruto and Sasuke's relationships. It's probably a familiar situation for lots of manga creators. It added a lot to the franchise and I highly recommend it.
May 20, 2022
I really enjoyed this book.
This follows Naruto as he makes family day a holiday in the leaf village. It follows him and some of the things that the other families are doing during this new holiday.
It was a fun story and great to see all that these characters are doing.
I loved being with these characters and all that they do.
I enjoyed this Naruto story.
This follows Naruto as he makes family day a holiday in the leaf village. It follows him and some of the things that the other families are doing during this new holiday.
It was a fun story and great to see all that these characters are doing.
I loved being with these characters and all that they do.
I enjoyed this Naruto story.
July 5, 2021
The stories were lighthearted and kind of cute but not really worth dissecting in a review or anything. I'm super behind on the Boruto anime, but I did hear murmurings of this whole Family Day storyline, so I think it was adapted too, which adds a little to this one feeling a bit like an unnecessary read. I was in the bookstore and happened across three more light novels, these ones set in the Boruto-era, and figured... why not? I've read/watched pretty much everything else to do with the franchise. It would almost feel wrong to skip over them.
But sometimes these extra novels DO have something interesting to say about the state the shinobi world or the characters' personal lives, and I didn't really feel that here. I'm hoping to get a bit more of that from the other two. If you're on the fence about reading it, I'd say this one is very skippable, but I enjoyed it as a bit of very light reading.
But sometimes these extra novels DO have something interesting to say about the state the shinobi world or the characters' personal lives, and I didn't really feel that here. I'm hoping to get a bit more of that from the other two. If you're on the fence about reading it, I'd say this one is very skippable, but I enjoyed it as a bit of very light reading.
September 17, 2023
As a long-time Naruto fan, I definitely enjoyed stepping into the world again through this book. I think I would enjoy any kind of Naruto related story but especially one that actually has Naruto in it.
The writing is very much in the style of other Japanese novels I have read, which doesn't offer much introspection, but there is a sweet charm in its directness.
So the story is about a variety of old favourite characters and their children. My favourite part was Hinata's chapter. I really liked that this was still a parent/child story but focused on Hinata's and Hanabi's relationship with their father. It was, for me, the part that allowed the most unique content and character development.
I think Naruto fans would like this, but I wouldn't suggest it to someone not comfortable with the world or without deep love for the characters.
The writing is very much in the style of other Japanese novels I have read, which doesn't offer much introspection, but there is a sweet charm in its directness.
So the story is about a variety of old favourite characters and their children. My favourite part was Hinata's chapter. I really liked that this was still a parent/child story but focused on Hinata's and Hanabi's relationship with their father. It was, for me, the part that allowed the most unique content and character development.
I think Naruto fans would like this, but I wouldn't suggest it to someone not comfortable with the world or without deep love for the characters.
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November 7, 2020Nice story, but the book in itself was awful. Full of typos, the text format was not justified, it lacked punctuation signs every few pages. The translation is sometimes incoherent.
Moreover, I feel like this one makes sense only for those who also saw at least a couple of Boruto episodes. For example when Sasuke referes to Shin Uchiha or when he tries to remember how he knows Cho-Cho.
I felt that the other novels: Shikamaru's Story, Itachi's Story were more accurate.
I don't even want to rate this one, because I grew up with the characters and I am still fond of them. But if I knew how bad this book was printed I would have thought better if it was worth owning it.
Moreover, I feel like this one makes sense only for those who also saw at least a couple of Boruto episodes. For example when Sasuke referes to Shin Uchiha or when he tries to remember how he knows Cho-Cho.
I felt that the other novels: Shikamaru's Story, Itachi's Story were more accurate.
I don't even want to rate this one, because I grew up with the characters and I am still fond of them. But if I knew how bad this book was printed I would have thought better if it was worth owning it.
August 11, 2025
First off this is truly a 4 star story-wise and like most light novels it won't be winning prizes. But it gets 5 stars because this book had me cracking up. This book is the imbodiement of the "stupidity" Naruto contains at times. And I'm here for it because it brings back the sweet memories of first reading the manga and watching the anime, fillers included. That and Hiashi's mid-life crisis! That part had me rolling on the floor.
So if you're a Naruto fan and want a fun, cozy and light-hearted read this is for you.
So if you're a Naruto fan and want a fun, cozy and light-hearted read this is for you.
July 11, 2020
I got this for my 12 year old boys. They love the Naruto manga books and the movies and they really enjoyed this book as well. They said it was easy to read and funny. The only complaint is it wasn’t written in the manga style (with pictures).
November 24, 2024
Letteralmente una coccola per l'anima ❤️
Mi è piaciuto molto leggere dei vari punti di vista di padri e madri che si esprimono con le loro preoccupazioni e coi loro sorrisi durante una giornata importante come una festività dedicata alla propria famiglia. Davvero dolce ❤️
Mi è piaciuto molto leggere dei vari punti di vista di padri e madri che si esprimono con le loro preoccupazioni e coi loro sorrisi durante una giornata importante come una festività dedicata alla propria famiglia. Davvero dolce ❤️
June 24, 2020
Piacevole e divertente questo ritorno al vilaggio della foglia 💚
November 1, 2022
3.5/5
Kind of wished they animated Hinata's part of the story.
Kind of wished they animated Hinata's part of the story.
March 9, 2025
I don’t think I like these kinds of light novel adaptions; the ones that are a collection of short stories that don’t really add anything that is. They’re just kind of boring to read.
March 29, 2025
I know nothing about naruto
March 26, 2023
I haven't read a light novel in a while, and I'm glad I pick this one up. I'm a huge fan of Naruto, but I'm not reading nor watching Boruto yet. It was fun reading about Naruto as the Hokage and see how he hasn't changed. He's more busy that usual but he still tries his best to be there for his children.
Although the story was good, the typesetting wasn't the best as some paragraphs were broken down in the middle of sentences.
Although the story was good, the typesetting wasn't the best as some paragraphs were broken down in the middle of sentences.
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