NARUTO -ナルト- 巻ノ二十三 (Comic)

The artwork really captures the characters' feelings so well. I wonder what inspired the specific choices in expressions and panel layouts.

The tension with the new predicament was intense, but I’m curious if this was planned from the start or developed as the story progressed.

Their role added a fresh dynamic, but I wonder what led to the decision to bring them in now rather than earlier.