"School's no longer an endless pit of anxiety and solitary lunches for Sawa, thanks to the Sohmas. She's joined the student council and made new friends who don't abandon her no matter how painfully awkward or useless she is. They don't even get angry when she screws up or starts blabbering gibberish! Though social interactions are still daunting, people don't seem as scary anymore--at least, until another Sohma appears?!"--Page [4] of cover.

Afraid that his mentor, Madam Suliman, will order him to fight in the war, Howl the wizard sends Sophie to Kingsbury palace to answer a royal summons posing as his mother; meanwhile, the Witch of the Waste moves into the moving castle.

Naruto is a young shinobi with an incorrigible knack for mischief. He's got a wild sense of humor, but Naruto is completely serious about his mission to be the world's greatest ninja! Sasuke delves deep into his own past to reveal how his ideal big brother, Itachi, became the feared ninja he is today. Then Naruto is drawn into a bloody battle with his best friend. And as their battle rages on, Sasuke and Naruto find themselves to be the fiercest foes...