Issue: #18
Naruto's training with Jiraiya intensifies, while Orochimaru uses threats to coerce a legendary kunoichi into helping him. But will her tragic past play a part in destroying Naruto's future?Chapter TitlesNumber 154: Convergence...!!Number 155: The Third StateNumber 156: The OfferNumber 157: Tsunade's Answer...?!Number 158: No Forgiveness...!!Number 159: The Wager...!!Number 160: The Necklace of De...
Creators: Mark McMurray, Liza Coppola, Gonzalo Ferreyra, Alvin Lu, Mari Morimoto, Rika Inouye, Yvonne Cai, Joel Enos, Hyoe Narita, Masashi Kishimoto, Marc Weidenbaum
Characters: Jiraiya, Shizune, Sasuke Uchiha, Iruka Umino, Choji Akimichi, Naruto Uzumaki, Akamaru, Tonton, Dan Katō, Second Hokage, First Hokage, Kabuto Yakushi, Sakura Haruno, Shikamaru Nara, Nawaki, Tsunade, Orochimaru, Third Hokage, Kiba Inuzuka