Naruto Returns in Shonen Jump Magazine
For his 20th anniversary on screen, Naruto is making a comeback in the pages of Shonen Jump magazine. This is an exciting opportunity for fans to discover the untold story of Minato and Kushina’s past.
Naruto back in Shonen Jump for his 20th birthday
Naruto, the most famous ninja in manga, has made a triumphant return to the Shonen Jump magazine. The beloved characters are back to present fans with a gripping new story. To celebrate the anime’s twentieth anniversary, the original author Masashi Kishimoto has created a special gift: a brand new one-shot manga featuring Minato Namikaze. Minato was chosen as the favorite character by fans through a global vote. This one-shot gives us a unique opportunity to go behind the scenes of Minato’s past and discover the origin of one of the most iconic jutsus in the shinobi universe.
Luckily Kushina is here!
The one-shot manga, titled “Naruto: The Whorl Within the Spiral,” takes us on a flashback journey into Minato and Kushina Uzumaki’s past before Naruto entered their lives. The story introduces the evolution of the famous jutsu called Rasengan, which was inspired by the powerful Bijuu Bombs encountered during Minato’s epic fight against the Jinchuriki. However, Minato struggles to find a suitable name for this formidable power, suggesting an absurd name. Fortunately, Kushina intervenes and, with her wisdom inherited from her grandmother, reveals that their symbol, the Uzumaki whirlpool, is actually a propeller, a Rasen. With this revelation, Kushina suggests the name “Rasengan” to Minato, sealing the destiny of this extraordinary technique in ninja history.
A one-shot full of action and emotion, to the delight of fans
In “Naruto: The Whorl Within the Spiral,” fans finally get to discover the origin of the legendary technique known as Rasengan. The story also explores the touching relationship between Minato and Kushina, revealing deeper sides of these fan-favorite characters. This one-shot offers a nostalgic and emotional adventure, uncovering previously unknown aspects of Minato’s past. For fans seeking answers about their favorite characters, this one-shot is a must-read. It is a true declaration of love to the Naruto universe that will bring joy to both new and long-time fans of the series.
This special issue of Shonen Jump, containing the one-shot manga “Naruto: The Whorl Within the Spiral,” is now available for purchase.