Naruto, Vol. 8: Life-and-Death Battles

The dynamic action scenes really bring the story to life, but I wonder if the art choices affected how quickly the plot moved forward. Did the artist intentionally slow down or speed up certain moments?

His relentless drive to be acknowledged really resonated with me, especially when I think about personal struggles for acceptance. How did others interpret his motivations?

The detailed world-building makes this universe feel so immersive. I wonder whether the author drew from existing folklore or crafted it entirely from imagination.