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Naruto 48 contains Naruto chapters 443 - 453 (a whopping 11 chapters) that appeared in the monthly Shonen Jump # 82 - 84 (10, 11, 12, October, November, December 2009 Volumes). The last volume included the epic climax of the Pain Invasion arc and this volume builds right off of it. This is ideally not a volume that a newcomer to the series would jump into and I highly urge them to go back and experience volumes 45-47 before starting this one. With that said, this one immediately starts off with Naruto having defeated the final Pain in Konoha.

This volume also serves as a cool down to the climax while allowing the reader to see how Naruto has grown after being affected by the late Master Jiraiya. Now to spoil anything but for those looking for intense action this is possibly not the volume of choice. However it was an awesome experience in concluding the arc and the author wasted no time at all starting the next arc. I was emotionally relieved to get through this arc that was full of emotional turmoil and such and I was glad to see Naruto finally relieved. This volume also contained two shockers for the next arc too!

Chapters:
443: The Interview!
444: The Response
445: Top of the World
446: I Just Want To Protect Them
447: I Believe
448: Heirloom...!!
449: The Blossom of Hope
450: The Cheering Village!!
451: Sasuke's Disposal!!
452: Pressured by Danzo!!
453: Gokage Summit's Eve!!

Having this many of chapters helped to conclude the arc, shuttle us into another arc all in time for the few months to wait before this new arc gets started. It is still going on in the monthly Shonen Jump mangazine releases. I find that having read the monthly releases for the chapters covered in this volume and seeing them all in one volume is truly a pleasant read and I enjoy the way VIZ/SJ handles Naruto. I do hope for Naruto to keep on going as I love it and the cover design is particularly awesome too!

This volume also came packed with a Naruto Collectible Card Game card!Get more detail about Naruto, Vol. 48 (Naruto (Graphic Novels)).