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Naruto [ナルト] #20
Naruto, Vol. 20: Naruto vs. Sasuke
It's ninja vs. ninja and Sakura is caught in the middle! With the Sound Four looming close and Lee in the hospital, all three friends hurl toward an uncertain future and find that growing up sometimes means growing apart.
192 pages, Paperback
First published December 19, 2003
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Masashi Kishimoto
1,201 books3,966 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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August 1, 2015
Come on. We knew this was coming. Friends, rivals, inferiority complexes... it all leads up to this little taste of hell.
All Naruto wants is to be recognized by his best friend, and his best friend is spiralling out of control with rage at his brother Itachi who killed his entire clan only to leave Sasuke alive. If that isn't enough, Sasuke is driving himself insane with the need for enough power to defeat his insanely powerful brother... and how will he ever do that if this little moron Naruto has already surpassed him in power and skill? It's impossible!
Of course, stuck in the middle of this slice of hell between two best friends is Sakura, who loves Sasuke and can't understand why the three of them are all falling apart.
It's easy to understand things from her point of view. After all, I'm pretty sure that every reader of the series at this point is almost moved to tears feeling the same way.
All those little things that went on between them, whether goading or protective, is now turning poisonous.
It affected me greatly the first time, and this set the stage to make me bawl like a baby later, too.
Now, in full disclosure, I actually watched all of the Naruto anime. For the longest time, it happened to keep up almost perfectly with the manga, and delighted me to no end. And then... over a hundred episodes of pure filler trash... Can you imagine slogging through all that crap? It was just recycling all the angst that had developed between Naruto and Sasuke with never a hope for story development or change. *sigh* My great love of the manga died for a few years because of that load of bollocks. Fortunately, the great solidity of the manga managed to draw me back in and forget most of that trash.
It has now regained all its flavor again. Thank God.
All Naruto wants is to be recognized by his best friend, and his best friend is spiralling out of control with rage at his brother Itachi who killed his entire clan only to leave Sasuke alive. If that isn't enough, Sasuke is driving himself insane with the need for enough power to defeat his insanely powerful brother... and how will he ever do that if this little moron Naruto has already surpassed him in power and skill? It's impossible!
Of course, stuck in the middle of this slice of hell between two best friends is Sakura, who loves Sasuke and can't understand why the three of them are all falling apart.
It's easy to understand things from her point of view. After all, I'm pretty sure that every reader of the series at this point is almost moved to tears feeling the same way.
All those little things that went on between them, whether goading or protective, is now turning poisonous.
It affected me greatly the first time, and this set the stage to make me bawl like a baby later, too.
Now, in full disclosure, I actually watched all of the Naruto anime. For the longest time, it happened to keep up almost perfectly with the manga, and delighted me to no end. And then... over a hundred episodes of pure filler trash... Can you imagine slogging through all that crap? It was just recycling all the angst that had developed between Naruto and Sasuke with never a hope for story development or change. *sigh* My great love of the manga died for a few years because of that load of bollocks. Fortunately, the great solidity of the manga managed to draw me back in and forget most of that trash.
It has now regained all its flavor again. Thank God.
October 20, 2020
Actually hooked on this series. Will take a break from the manga series to watch the anime adaptation till Season 5.
😈 In for a treat Netflix eh ⏳
😈 In for a treat Netflix eh ⏳
February 6, 2019
The moment in Naruto's and Sasuke's life that everyone has been waiting for finally arrives and it is as impressive as you'd have imagined. The motivation that drives them both are completely different as one looks for recognition and the other looks for power.
Sakura's point of view brings an innocent and sad view of this confrontation as well which isn't even the only tear-inducing moment in this story arc.
Rock Lee is what really deals the finishing blow here. His life-threatening decision and a quick look at his strong will, beautiful mentorship and hardwork are what wraps this volume into a neat emotional and magnificent package.
Yours truly,
Lashaan | Blogger and Book Reviewer
Official blog: https://bookidote.com/
Sakura's point of view brings an innocent and sad view of this confrontation as well which isn't even the only tear-inducing moment in this story arc.
Rock Lee is what really deals the finishing blow here. His life-threatening decision and a quick look at his strong will, beautiful mentorship and hardwork are what wraps this volume into a neat emotional and magnificent package.
Yours truly,
Lashaan | Blogger and Book Reviewer
Official blog: https://bookidote.com/
May 15, 2024
5 stars for Sasuke flipping the plate of apples onto Sakura after she meticulously cut them for him
January 4, 2021
I think I gave this one a 4 star instead of a 3 or less because of Kakashi, Tsunade and Lee. Their stories are definitely some of my favorite, with Kakashi being high in the tier. I know this may sound strange and against the mainstream but I've never really liked Sasuke. He is a character that embodies a message through which we learn about pros and cons of a life centered around revenge and hate. Naruto is a Shonen manga after all where emotions run deep and effervescent, as a main focus in teaching the teens how to deal with their angsts.
December 13, 2014
Okay, that's it, Rock Lee is awesome. I mean at first, he was kind of a dork, but a likable one. If that makes sense. Basically he's one of my favorite characters. Well there's some tension between the trio going on. Well mostly with the MC and Sasuke. The ever brooding Sasuke. Basically, this got interesting.
February 2, 2017
The story now comes to the main plot. Sasuke always considered Naruto inferior. But, when he sees Naruto fighting Gaara and beating him, he can not stand it. The thing becomes more intense when Itachi visits Naruto and him. It is like Sasuke wants to become more strong. He realizes how much weak he is against Itachi and now when he sees that even Naruto who was weaker has become strong, he can not stand it. The psychological effect is shown wonderfully of how little events were affecting Sasuke and now he has no choice but to seek Orochimaru. To become stronger.
There is a beautiful storyline of Rock Lee and Gai too. The affection between student and teacher is strong. Even though I must say that Rock Lee's character will be put away from the main storyline. His match with Gaara will be the only thing which would really stand out in the entire anime about him. The cruel fate plays its game on a hard working genius.
There is a beautiful storyline of Rock Lee and Gai too. The affection between student and teacher is strong. Even though I must say that Rock Lee's character will be put away from the main storyline. His match with Gaara will be the only thing which would really stand out in the entire anime about him. The cruel fate plays its game on a hard working genius.
February 23, 2017
Naruto, Jiraiya, and Tsunade return to the village. Their first stop is to visit the hospital and heal who Tsunade can. Unfortunately for Rock Lee the news is not so great! The Sound Ninja Four make their appearance and tell Sasuke that the only way to gain new power is to abandon the village. What will Sasuke decide?
August 26, 2024
Este tomo comienza a mostrar el verdadero poderío de Sasuke, que, a mi modo de ver, sí es muy superior a Naruto y abre la antesala al siguiente arco.
October 18, 2021
4.5 ESTRELLAS
Si no es mi tomo favorito hasta ahora, al menos si entra al top 3, creo que es el tomo que grita "DESARROLLO DE PERSONAJE" en toda la extensión de la palabra, no sólo con Naruto y Sasuke y el como cada uno ve su rivalidad con el otro.
Naruto sólo quiere que Sasuke lo reconozca como su igual, trabajo le ha costado y ya no es el niño fastidioso de la Academia quien reprobó su examen más de dos veces. Reconocerlo para Sasuke sería aceptar que se ha estancado en su camino hacia la venganza, porque se ha distraído creando vínculos con sus compañeros de equipo.
Me llama la atención que es Sakura la primera quien se da cuenta que Sasuke no es el mismo desde que despertó del genjutsu de Itachi, Kakashi y Naruto sienten la necesidad de confortarla aunque ni ellos mismos estén seguros de sus propias palabras.
Sin embargo el tomo no sólo se enfoca en el equipo 7, también nos muestra como este sentimiento de estar estancado también repercute en Chouji; Shikamaru ha sido ascendido a chunin y todo el mundo no para de decirle que debería ponerse a entrenar para estar a su nivel. (Por cierto, tengo que mencionar lo mucho que me molesta que la única preocupación de Ino sea estar delgada para gustarle a los hombres mientras sus compañeros de equipo tienen crisis existenciales más profundas, a estas alturas no debería sorprenderme el machismo de Kishimoto y su manía de representar a las mujeres sólo orbitando alrededor de los hombres, pero en verdad me molesta demasiado).
Y luego tenemos a Lee enfrentado una cruda realidad y una dura decisión, el que todos sus esfuerzos lo hayan llevado a un punto muerto no es sólo doloroso para él, también lo es para Gai Sensei porque se prometió a sí mismo que lo convertiría en un verdadero ninja pese a sus limitaciones. Si me lo preguntan, creo que la mejor relación alumno-maestro hasta ahora, es la de ellos.
Que gran tomo
Si no es mi tomo favorito hasta ahora, al menos si entra al top 3, creo que es el tomo que grita "DESARROLLO DE PERSONAJE" en toda la extensión de la palabra, no sólo con Naruto y Sasuke y el como cada uno ve su rivalidad con el otro.
Naruto sólo quiere que Sasuke lo reconozca como su igual, trabajo le ha costado y ya no es el niño fastidioso de la Academia quien reprobó su examen más de dos veces. Reconocerlo para Sasuke sería aceptar que se ha estancado en su camino hacia la venganza, porque se ha distraído creando vínculos con sus compañeros de equipo.
Me llama la atención que es Sakura la primera quien se da cuenta que Sasuke no es el mismo desde que despertó del genjutsu de Itachi, Kakashi y Naruto sienten la necesidad de confortarla aunque ni ellos mismos estén seguros de sus propias palabras.
Sin embargo el tomo no sólo se enfoca en el equipo 7, también nos muestra como este sentimiento de estar estancado también repercute en Chouji; Shikamaru ha sido ascendido a chunin y todo el mundo no para de decirle que debería ponerse a entrenar para estar a su nivel. (Por cierto, tengo que mencionar lo mucho que me molesta que la única preocupación de Ino sea estar delgada para gustarle a los hombres mientras sus compañeros de equipo tienen crisis existenciales más profundas, a estas alturas no debería sorprenderme el machismo de Kishimoto y su manía de representar a las mujeres sólo orbitando alrededor de los hombres, pero en verdad me molesta demasiado).
Y luego tenemos a Lee enfrentado una cruda realidad y una dura decisión, el que todos sus esfuerzos lo hayan llevado a un punto muerto no es sólo doloroso para él, también lo es para Gai Sensei porque se prometió a sí mismo que lo convertiría en un verdadero ninja pese a sus limitaciones. Si me lo preguntan, creo que la mejor relación alumno-maestro hasta ahora, es la de ellos.
Que gran tomo
October 10, 2017
Another consistently good volume from Kishimoto! While extremely late to this series, I am enjoying it very much. My review only covers this volume and previous volumes.
February 7, 2021
Here we go. Naruto and Sasuke fighting when they get interrupted by Kakashi. Sasuke is jealous of Naruto's progress because he wants revenge. He wants revenge for the person who ruined his life. He doesn't feel strong enough. He wants to pretty much kill Naruto with the Chidori he used. Kakashi talks to him...
I just want to get onto Shippuden already.
After this I hate Sasuke more!
I just want to get onto Shippuden already.
After this I hate Sasuke more!
October 4, 2022
Here we gooooo!
I Love it so much! These moments made my childhood. And then they made my High-school days when I rediscovered the series and got back into it again. God, so many memories. The rivalry between Naruto and Sasuke is better than any narrative rivalry I have ever read. I have seen many series try to mimic their dynamic. They all fall short of the mark.
I Love it so much! These moments made my childhood. And then they made my High-school days when I rediscovered the series and got back into it again. God, so many memories. The rivalry between Naruto and Sasuke is better than any narrative rivalry I have ever read. I have seen many series try to mimic their dynamic. They all fall short of the mark.
March 22, 2020
Really like that scene on the hospital's roof.
July 9, 2021
No aguanté y me forcé a leer esto mientras viajaba así que ya saben.
Este es el volumen que le da el principio al arco de Sasuke yendo a pedirle poder a Orochimaru, siendo el arco que dará fin a la niñez de Naruto, así que se vienen 7 volúmenes bastante interesantes. Este volumen nos cuenta como Sasuke empieza a envidiar a Naruto, por lo que se desespera, y le pide a Naruto pelear con el.
Fue un volumen muy interesante a decir verdad, pero hay que dejar un poco de lado a Naruto y Sasuke en este volumen porque el premio de mejor personaje en este volumen es Lee. Siento como que Lee fue una fuente de inspiración y pude sacar mucho para pensar mientras lo veía a el batallando con su condicion. Un muy buen volumen, bien desarrollado y no puedo aguantar a poner mis manos en el volumen 21 y 22 que ya están a la venta.
Tomé la decisión de leer esto escuchando el álbum Plastic Hearts de Miley Cyrus, y creo que nunca tomé una decisión tan buena en mi vida.
Este es el volumen que le da el principio al arco de Sasuke yendo a pedirle poder a Orochimaru, siendo el arco que dará fin a la niñez de Naruto, así que se vienen 7 volúmenes bastante interesantes. Este volumen nos cuenta como Sasuke empieza a envidiar a Naruto, por lo que se desespera, y le pide a Naruto pelear con el.
Fue un volumen muy interesante a decir verdad, pero hay que dejar un poco de lado a Naruto y Sasuke en este volumen porque el premio de mejor personaje en este volumen es Lee. Siento como que Lee fue una fuente de inspiración y pude sacar mucho para pensar mientras lo veía a el batallando con su condicion. Un muy buen volumen, bien desarrollado y no puedo aguantar a poner mis manos en el volumen 21 y 22 que ya están a la venta.
Tomé la decisión de leer esto escuchando el álbum Plastic Hearts de Miley Cyrus, y creo que nunca tomé una decisión tan buena en mi vida.
July 1, 2025
Si Kakashi está bien, yo estoy bien (estoy tratando de olvidar todo lo demás)
July 31, 2018
Sasuke is such a whiny baby, but I get it. Every story needs one. But on the other hand, I have so much respect for Lee, and his relationship with Gai.
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December 13, 2011Rock lee might die. there goes my dream of of seeing him becomeing a great shonibi like Naruto. He could die from a surgy that is not his fault. Why couldn't it be choji no body cares about him he is not even important because all he does is eat and sit around he only has one jucie that i seen . Back to the subject.Sasuke is jellious because he could not take out garra but naruto can so saskue got out of his hospital bed and changled naruto to a fight on the hospital roof. Naruto foolishly acceped the changled and they went too far in there fight so sarkua try to stop the fight but she could thank god that kuakush step in and stop the fight. After that sasuke desided that he will go to orochemaru so he can get even stronger, and to reach his main goal and that is to kill his big brother itache.
September 7, 2015
Dang, that ending got me right in the feels ;n;
March 3, 2021
Endure endless wrangling over who’s heroic, or more egregiously, what it means to be heroic in a world where good and bad appear movable points on a moral-ish continuum.
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May 4, 2024If you ignore the excessive misogyny *eye twitch* and the fatphobia this is a five star read ya know *clenches fist*
April 5, 2023
Chapter 20: Chapter 172-180
Arc 5: Sasuke Recovery Mission
- Tsunade's first task is to cure Kakashi, Sasuke and Rock Lee.
- Lee's injuries is far more serious that he must undergo a surgery that have 50-50 chance of survivality.
- There's a flashback about Rock Lee and Might Guy.
- Rock Lee born as a person who can't use ninjutsu. So he will be a fine ninja with only hardwork by mastering the taijutsu.
- Sasuke felt inferior toward Naruto as Naruto already developing faster than he can imagine.
- Sasuke challenged Naruto to fight on the hospital rooftop.
- They used newly-thaught jutsu in that fight; Rasengan and Chidori
- Kakashi stopped them.
- Sasuke being targeted by the Sound Four, Kidomaru, Jiroubou, Sakon and Tayuya.
- Sasuke lose to them.
- The Sound Four try to lure Sasuke to follow Orochimaru to seek more power to kill his brother, Itachi.
Arc 5: Sasuke Recovery Mission
- Tsunade's first task is to cure Kakashi, Sasuke and Rock Lee.
- Lee's injuries is far more serious that he must undergo a surgery that have 50-50 chance of survivality.
- There's a flashback about Rock Lee and Might Guy.
- Rock Lee born as a person who can't use ninjutsu. So he will be a fine ninja with only hardwork by mastering the taijutsu.
- Sasuke felt inferior toward Naruto as Naruto already developing faster than he can imagine.
- Sasuke challenged Naruto to fight on the hospital rooftop.
- They used newly-thaught jutsu in that fight; Rasengan and Chidori
- Kakashi stopped them.
- Sasuke being targeted by the Sound Four, Kidomaru, Jiroubou, Sakon and Tayuya.
- Sasuke lose to them.
- The Sound Four try to lure Sasuke to follow Orochimaru to seek more power to kill his brother, Itachi.
September 16, 2022
Naruto Vol. 20 begins on a bittersweet note, with Tsunade taking on the role of fifth Hokage and Sasuke falling under the malevolent influence of Orochimaru, due to his desire for revenge against Itachi. Tsunade's healing powers, at the same time, can do little for the physically broken Rock Lee, who nevertheless becomes mentally reinvigorated after a long talk with his mentor, Guy.
Sasuke insists on tackling Naruto in combat, a proposition Naruto is enthusiastic about. Their bout ends with an interesting talk between Kakashi and Jiraiya. Orochimaru's scouts The Sound Ninja Four, meanwhile, have made their way to Konoha and give Sasuke a proposition he may not refuse. Vol. 20 provides some relative quiet time after the previous chapter's storm and set the stage for more intrigue.
Sasuke insists on tackling Naruto in combat, a proposition Naruto is enthusiastic about. Their bout ends with an interesting talk between Kakashi and Jiraiya. Orochimaru's scouts The Sound Ninja Four, meanwhile, have made their way to Konoha and give Sasuke a proposition he may not refuse. Vol. 20 provides some relative quiet time after the previous chapter's storm and set the stage for more intrigue.
December 31, 2018
#Ultimalecturadelaño
La relación entre Rock Lee y Gai Sensei es de las mejores sino la mejor relación alumno-profesor que he leído en mi vida.
Increíble hasta donde puede llegar la rivalidad. En parte comprendo a Sasuke y conociéndome yo actuaría parecido a él , es un personaje muy bien construido y le quiero. En cierto momento la verdad yo hubiera reaccionado como Sakura , no me gusta ver pelear a mis amigos.
#TeamRockLee.
La relación entre Rock Lee y Gai Sensei es de las mejores sino la mejor relación alumno-profesor que he leído en mi vida.
Increíble hasta donde puede llegar la rivalidad. En parte comprendo a Sasuke y conociéndome yo actuaría parecido a él , es un personaje muy bien construido y le quiero. En cierto momento la verdad yo hubiera reaccionado como Sakura , no me gusta ver pelear a mis amigos.
#TeamRockLee.
March 15, 2022
6/10 stars
Okay but far from great. Honestly, the big fight was a big letdown for me. I know teenagers are stupid, but there are limits to stupidity. Kishimoto seems to have enthusiastically thrown them all out the window and dedicated himself to finding increasingly less viable excuses for fights. Maybe I'm too old for this, or maybe my tolerance for glory shonen battles is limited to DB and DBZ ;)
Okay but far from great. Honestly, the big fight was a big letdown for me. I know teenagers are stupid, but there are limits to stupidity. Kishimoto seems to have enthusiastically thrown them all out the window and dedicated himself to finding increasingly less viable excuses for fights. Maybe I'm too old for this, or maybe my tolerance for glory shonen battles is limited to DB and DBZ ;)
September 30, 2025
3.5✨
Genuinely can't be bothered to write individual reviews for this series. I never watched this as a kid I don't have the childhood nostalgia or pull to it. It's another very popular/iconic manga series that whilst I can see why some people like it my feelings are very neutral and nothing I say is truly adding to it so....
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Genuinely can't be bothered to write individual reviews for this series. I never watched this as a kid I don't have the childhood nostalgia or pull to it. It's another very popular/iconic manga series that whilst I can see why some people like it my feelings are very neutral and nothing I say is truly adding to it so....
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December 7, 2019
Porca puzzala ma quanto sei insopportabile Sasukeeeeee🤦♀️
July 5, 2020
Ahh Shikamaru is so cool 😍😍😍
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July 18, 2020
Why ... whyyyyyy. plot. yeah... whyyyy
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