Issue: #9
Still in the thick of the Journeyman Ninja Selection Exams, the student ninja unleash their signature techniques as they spar in a series of one-on-one elimination matches. The heated battles bring out a new side in many of the opponents as they fight to advance to the third stage of the test and, in some cases, struggle to survive!Naruto looses an explosive new move on his foe... but will it be e...
Creators: Sean Lee, Mary Jo Duffy, Mari Morimoto, Josh Simpson, Heidi Szykowny, Joel Enos, Frances E. Wall, Masashi Kishimoto
Characters: Ino Yamanaka, Sasuke Uchiha, Iruka Umino, Choji Akimichi, Naruto Uzumaki, Zabuza Momochi, Akamaru, Tenten, Hiashi Hyūga, Kin Tsuchi, Shino Aburame, Kakashi Hatake, Temari Nara, Sakura Haruno, Shikamaru Nara, Might Guy, Gaara, Asuma Sarutobi, Rock Lee, Kankuro