Naruto, Vol. 47: The Seal Destroyed

Naruto [ナルト] #47

by Masashi Kishimoto

Naruto inches ever closer to discovering the true identity of his nemesis, Pain. But is it worth it as the frustrated ninja begins to morph at last into the dreaded Nine Tails? Plus an unexpected confession reveals incredible secrets about his past as Naruto prepares for the ultimate battle with Pain. Can the chakra-challenged Naruto win when one misstep could spell disaster?

Genres: Manga, Fantasy, Comics, Graphic Novels, Shonen, Fiction, Adventure

192 pages, Paperback

First published August 4, 2009

About the author

Masashi 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.

Reviews

[Bradley · Rating 5 out of 5]

What can I say? I think this one is better than the last. It had everything. Hinata made me cry. Naruto lost it and went totally crazy. Eight Tails. Holy crap.

And then there was that whole sequence with his father. That made me tear up also. What a crazy emotional ride this volume is, and it's affecting me hard. Just. Wow. Wow.

[Karl Marberger · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story arc is epic.

[Ola G · Rating 5 out of 5]

10/10 stars

I loved this volume to pieces! Although I'm still furious at the stupid gender stereotypes Kishimoto maintains, at least Hinata has guts and plenty of heart (even if no skills, sadly). Eight Tails is a force to behold. But the absolute pinnacle of this volume are the father scenes. I admit to a tear or two ;). Perfection.

Also, while Kishimoto was never known for subtlety, I appreciate how he continuously develops the deeper and more difficult themes of this manga: free will, the concepts of justice and vengeance, peace and sacrifice. The growth of both the characters and the whole world of Naruto is really admirable.

[Kate · Rating 5 out of 5]

This part is one of the best parts in this series. This was incredible.

[Gabby · Rating 5 out of 5]

THIS is peak Naruto😤

[Courtney · Rating 5 out of 5]

Only cried a little 🥹

[Mit · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am happy that they did not overdo the fight between Pain and the Nine-Tails like in anime. It looks cool with all the things breaking down around but it sometimes looks like how can Pain fight against such a beast all alone? But, thankfully they did not show much fighting sequence in Manga and went straight to the story.

I am hugely impressed by how Naruto has grown up. He is stupid and he admits himself but yes the character has now really grown from a useless kid to the savior of Konoha. This volume did bring tears to my eyes. Overall, it was fantastic and I am eager to see what will happen next since I have missed a lots of parts afterwards in the anime.

[Lashaan Balasingam · Rating 4 out of 5]

An incredibly explosive and violent battle culminating in glorious destruction as well as staggering revelations as Naruto and Pain battle out their rage in a clash of ideologies centered around justice and peace.

Yours truly,

Lashaan | Blogger and Book Reviewer
Official blog: https://bookidote.com/

[Nonah · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love it and I love Naruto and Hinata!! <3

[Eärendilen · Rating 5 out of 5]

این ولوم واسه کسی که ددی ایشوز داره خیلی ستمه:(

[Insomnolent Reader °ㅠ_ㅠ° · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hinata, you fool.

[m.・゜゜・・゜゜・． · Rating 5 out of 5]

naruto’s dad is too fine omg

[clea · Rating 5 out of 5]

no bc i will FOREVER as in Forever bawl my fucking eyes out over naruto and minato's scene goddamn im so happy that they got to meet and talk even for a short period and even once but i Am so fucking sad that it had to be just like that why cant they live tgt happy :-(( fawrkkk i cant do this

[Desi A · Rating 5 out of 5]

Villains or heroes whoever dies in this book I feel sad for them. Damn you Kishimoto San, you playing with my heart. How many time you'll break my heart until this series end?

[Rockleese · Rating 5 out of 5]

Minatoooo

[Travis · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is by far the best volume to date!! The stakes are at an all time high as Naruto runs out of Sage Jutsu against Pain. However he has a back up plan for that (who says Naruto isn't a smart ninja). The rest of the Konoha ninja are stuck doing nothing since Naruto asked them to not get involved, but that doesn't stop Hinata from rushing to Naruto's side and defending the man she loves. Even though she is no match for Pain, watching her get slain in front of his eyes Naruto snaps and the Nine Tails Seal is broken. With the help from his dad, Naruto gains control over the Nine Tails and unleashes one final assault against Pain, while also discobering the location of the mastermind, Nagato!!!

[Alex Richey · Rating 2 out of 5]

I’m beating a dead horse at this point but I do think this volume illustrates my biggest Naruto gripe regarding the way the author writes women. They only exist to fawn at the men or become plot devices to make them stronger. I can’t say I’m surprised by what the author did with Hinata.

The plot of this one was otherwise fantastic and it just sucks how much I want to like it.

[gabi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Literally one of the best volumes that I have read in this series! I can’t handle all of this intensity!!!

[Kurtis Burkhardt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another Fantastic volume of Naruto!! The epic pain fight is drawing to a close and Hinata finally told Naruto how she felt about him! 👌😄💕💕

[Virgi · Rating 4 out of 5]

4,5⭐

[Ana · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 stars *may change
tragic backstory incoming

[Lindsay · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh my goodness. What a way to end the battle. That was a wild ride.

[mica · Rating 5 out of 5]

yo deliberadamente ignorando cada aspecto cuestionable de todo esto por el simple hecho de que mi cerebro produce un mínimo de serotonina cada vez que veo a naruto:

[Blake the Book Eater · Rating 5 out of 5]

Vying for the best volume in the series by far. Damn. LOVED this one!

[ITalktoOmuch · Rating 4 out of 5]

4,5 ⭐️

[RYAN · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an EPIC arc and one of my favorite fights!!!

[Etienne · Rating 5 out of 5]

We see the ending of an era coming and in the best way possible! That was an epic one!

[Dulce · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tengo muchos sentimientos encontrados 🥺 está es LA batalla

[vera · Rating 5 out of 5]

la conversación fe naruto y minato oml 💔💔💔💔
también te digo a pain lo odian por hacer lo mismo que eren lollolol

[Booksinvasion · Rating 5 out of 5]

Minato💕