Naruto: Itachi's Story, Vol. 1

Naruto: Itachi's Story, Vol. 1

Masashi Kishimoto · Naruto Novel Series

Overview

This light novel opens Itachi Uchiha’s classified mission files, tracing the events that forged his reputation as a prodigy and, later, as a traitor. Set against the political tension between Konoha and the Uchiha clan, the narrative follows young Itachi through ANBU operations, his relationship with Shisui, and the impossible choices that precede the clan’s downfall. Tight prose and canon detail expand the manga timeline without retelling it, offering insight into a character long shrouded in secrecy.

Who it's for

• Readers who finished the Naruto manga and want canonical backstory
• Light-novel fans seeking fast-paced ninja politics and moral conflict
• Uchiha Itachi character enthusiasts

Key features

• Language: English
• Series: Naruto Novels
• Original concept by Masashi Kishimoto
• First of two Itachi volumes