Naruto 01 vs Naruto 23: Which Should You Read?
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Naruto 01
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In the years since the great ninja war, peace has bloomed in the ninja world, and a new generation has begun to take root. Naruto’s work as Hokage seems to be pretty mundane, but his son, Boruto, is constantly demanding…
Naruto 23
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"Orochimaru's nefarious plans for Sasuke are revealed, and Naruto vows to save his friend. But first he must battle the mysterious Kimimaro, who has deadly past ties to the Sound Ninja Four!" -- Back cover.
Side by side
The verdict
- Readers rate Naruto 01 highest: Naruto 01 4.1 · Naruto 23 3.9.
- Naruto 01 has the widest readership — 56 ratings behind its score.
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Scores by source
| Naruto 01 | Naruto 23 | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.6 (11) | — |
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Reception
| Naruto 01 | Naruto 23 | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 56 | 2 |
| Editions | 27 | 14 |
| Pages | 192 | 185 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: Naruto 01 or Naruto 23?
Naruto 01 has the higher combined reader rating across sources (Naruto 01 4.1/5, Naruto 23 3.9/5).
Which is shorter to read: Naruto 01 or Naruto 23?
Naruto 23 is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Naruto 23 (185 pages, ≈ 3 h 26 m); Naruto 01 (192 pages, ≈ 3 h 33 m).
Which is harder to read: Naruto 01 or Naruto 23?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Naruto 01: Light; Naruto 23: Light.