Naruto Manga in Order (Arcs & Chapters)

1. Story arc 1

   Prologue — Land of Waves

   Naruto graduates, joins Team 7, and faces the dangers of a real mission in the Land of Waves.

   Chapters 1–33Volumes 1–4

2. Story arc 2

   Chūnin Exams

   Konoha's young ninja enter a multi-stage exam that introduces rival teams and exposes Orochimaru's plans.

   Chapters 34–115Volumes 4–13

3. Story arc 3

   Konoha Crush

   The interrupted exam becomes a full assault on the Hidden Leaf, forcing its shinobi to defend the village.

   Chapters 116–138Volumes 13–16

4. Story arc 4

   Search for Tsunade

   Naruto travels with Jiraiya to find Tsunade while learning a difficult new technique and confronting the Akatsuki threat.

   Chapters 139–171Volumes 16–19

5. Story arc 5

   Sasuke Recovery Mission

   A team of Konoha genin pursues Sasuke after he leaves the village seeking greater power.

   Chapters 172–238Volumes 20–27

6. Story arc 6

   Kakashi Gaiden

   A side story reveals Kakashi's youth, his teammates, and the events behind his Sharingan.

   Chapters 239–244Volume 27

7. Story arc 7

   Kazekage Rescue Mission

   After the time skip, Team Kakashi races to rescue Gaara from the Akatsuki.

   Chapters 245–281Volumes 28–31

8. Story arc 8

   Tenchi Bridge Reconnaissance Mission

   A reconfigured Team 7 follows a lead to an Akatsuki spy and encounters Sasuke again.

   Chapters 282–310Volumes 32–35

9. Story arc 9

   Akatsuki Suppression Mission

   Konoha hunts two Akatsuki members while Naruto develops a wind-based evolution of the Rasengan.

   Chapters 311–342Volumes 35–38

10. Story arc 10

    Itachi Pursuit Mission

    Separate teams race to locate Itachi as Sasuke assembles allies for his own pursuit.

    Chapters 343–367Volumes 38–40

11. Story arc 11

    Tale of Jiraiya the Gallant

    Jiraiya infiltrates the Hidden Rain to uncover the identity and abilities of the Akatsuki's leader.

    Chapters 368–383Volumes 41–42

12. Story arc 12

    Fated Battle Between Brothers

    Sasuke reaches his long-awaited confrontation with Itachi and learns truths that reshape his purpose.

    Chapters 384–412Volumes 42–44

13. Story arc 13

    Pain's Assault

    Pain attacks the Hidden Leaf while Naruto completes sage training and returns to defend the village.

    Chapters 413–453Volumes 45–48

14. Story arc 14

    Five Kage Summit

    The five village leaders meet as Sasuke targets Danzō and the conflict widens toward war.

    Chapters 454–483Volumes 49–51

15. Story arc 15

    Fourth Shinobi World War: Countdown

    The allied villages prepare their forces while both sides gather weapons and reincarnated fighters.

    Chapters 484–515Volumes 52–54

16. Story arc 16

    Fourth Shinobi World War: Confrontation

    The Allied Shinobi Forces meet the Akatsuki army across several battlefronts as Naruto enters the war.

    Chapters 516–559Volumes 55–59

17. Story arc 17

    Fourth Shinobi World War: Climax

    Madara's arrival and the revival of the Ten-Tails push the war into its decisive phase.

    Chapters 560–639Volumes 59–65

18. Story arc 18

    Birth of the Ten-Tails' Jinchūriki

    The struggle against Obito and Madara intensifies as the Infinite Tsukuyomi plan nears completion.

    Chapters 640–677Volumes 65–70

19. Story arc 19

    Kaguya Ōtsutsuki Strikes

    Team 7 reunites for a final otherworldly battle before Naruto and Sasuke settle their own conflict.

    Chapters 678–699Volumes 70–72

20. Story arc 20

    Epilogue

    The final chapter looks ahead to the next generation and the lasting outcome of Naruto's journey.

    Chapter 700Volume 72

Sources checked: VIZ Media, Narutopedia / Wikipedia, Narutopedia / Wikipedia, Narutopedia / Wikipedia — checked July 20, 2026.