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Naruto: Sasuke's Story—The Uchiha and the Heavenly Stardust: The Manga

Also known as: NARUTO: Sasuke Retsuden - Uchiha no Matsuei to Tenkyuu no Hoshikuzu, NARUTO -ナルト- サスケ烈伝うちはの末裔と天球の星屑, Sasuke Retsuden: The Uchiha Descendants and the Heavenly Stardust

by Shingo Kimura, Jun Esaka

Score from AniList: 68/100finished2 volumes10 chapters

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Sasuke and Sakura take on ancient secrets, deadly conspiracies, and even dragons in this manga adaptation of the novel. Years after the great shinobi war, Naruto is struck with a mysterious illness. Desperate for a cure, Sasuke Uchiha heads for the isolationist land of Redaku, where he’ll need to infiltrate an astronomical observatory that’s being operated as a prison for deadly criminals. There he rendezvouses with none other than his wife, Sakura, and together they dive into an undercover investigation in search of traces of the Sage of Six Paths! With danger lurking around every corner, what fate will lie in store for the ninja couple? (Source: VIZ Media, edited)

Chapters available: 10
Type: Manga

Hoard Verdict

The StoryHoard editorial verdict

★ 3.5/5

A spin-off that follows Sasuke and Sakura as they face ancient secrets, deadly conspiracies and even dragons, giving fans a bold, action-packed side story full of the franchise's energy.

Pros

Fast, action-packed ninja battles
Familiar, beloved characters

Cons

Assumes familiarity with the main story
Some plot beats are predictable

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Sasuke and Sakura take on ancient secrets, deadly conspiracies and even dragons in this manga adaptation of the story. That premise is a bold, action-driven side story, and the series builds its adventure on two beloved ninjas facing dangers that reach far beyond their village. The stakes feel bigger than usual.The strength is the energy. The battles are fast, and the characters are fun to watch in new situations. The dragon elements add a fresh, mythic flavour.The weaknesses are clear. The story assumes familiarity with the main series, and some plot beats are predictable. Newcomers may find it hard to follow.Recommended for fans of the franchise who want more time with its characters. Expect a fast, action-packed ride.