4.19 AVERAGE


Asuma died. Welcome, Pain. Learn nations and capitalism works in this volume.

so sad!
adventurous dark tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This was actually pretty damn good volume.

Shikamaru and Asuma along with a few other ninjas go to take on two of the members of the Akatsuki. This time they face off against a member who can't die and basically becomes a voodoo like doll to inflict pain on others. A fast paced volume with a lot of people on the verge of death the entire time. Naruto is also working on his super training and we might see results soon.

Overall emotional arc with a ton of payoff. Probably the best arc in this second half of naruto so far. A 4 out of 5.
adventurous emotional fast-paced
adventurous sad fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Loveable characters: Yes
adventurous emotional funny
Loveable characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

“Man Kakashi, you really are a sweet talker!” “Nah… just a believer.”
SHIVERS!

Love Naruto’s special training technique, feels like taking his talents to their logical conclusion. Building on a solid foundation.

Another standout volume. Big feels. Hit me in my heart so I can feel alive!!! Maybe that’s what Hidan is going on about, haha. I like him as a villain much more than Deidara, for whatever reason Deidara’s schtick annoys me, while Hidan comes across as an entertaining love-to-hate sort of character. 

Actual rating 4.5
emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Loveable characters: Yes
adventurous funny inspiring fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated