A series of Naruto novels. Naruto's allies and enemies take center stage in these fast-paced adventures, which each volume focusing on a particular clanmate, ally, team...or villain.

1. Kakashi Hiden: Hyouten no Ikazuchi [Higashiyama Akira]
   The story revolves around Kakashi Hatake, who is melancholy despite his new position as the Sixth Hogake.
   
   

2. Shikamaru Hiden: Yami no Shijima ni Ukabu Kumo [Yano Takashi]
   A battle between Shikamaru and the "strongest genjutsu-user."
   
   

3. Sakura Hiden: Shiren, Harukaze ni Nosete [Ohsaki Tomohito]
   The result of Sakura's feelings will be revealed.
   
   

4. Konohagakure Hiden: Shuugen Biyori [Hinata Shou]
   The other ninja in Konoha and what happened to them "after the original manga."
   
   

5. Gaara Hiden: Sajin Gensou [Ukyo Kodachi]
   A story of love—something the Kazekage does not know very well.
   
   

6. Akatsuki Hiden: Sakimidareru Aku no Hana [Shin Towada]
   A story revealing the "truth of the Akatsuki."