Naruto ナルト #27

This volume of Masashi Kishimoto's Naruto continues the manga's second major story arc, collecting chapters from the 'Departure' saga. As Naruto Uzumaki trains with Jiraiya to master the Rasengan, Sasuke Uchiha grows increasingly consumed by his quest for power, setting the stage for a pivotal confrontation between the two friends. The volume also features the introduction of the mysterious Akatsuki organization's first direct moves against the Hidden Leaf Village.