Volume 18 is a pivotal entry in the arc. It focuses on the internal and external conflicts of the three legendary Sannin:
: Identifies the publisher, the year of this specific Italian printing, and the volume number. Volume 18 is a pivotal entry in the arc
: Jiraiya and Naruto locate Tsunade, leading to the famous bet between Naruto and Tsunade regarding the mastery of the Rasengan . Volume 18 is a pivotal entry in the arc
: Highly collectible but known for poor binding. Volume 18 is a pivotal entry in the arc