Hiruzen Sarutobi's

The Gods of Shinobi:

Contemplating the history, scientific principles, and philosophical tenets of the ninja arts and their relation to the legend of the Sage of the Six Paths and the ancient religion of Ninshū


A collection of the esteemed professor's most influential works and theories compiled from the notes of the late Hiruzen Sarutobi by his son Asuma Sarutobi and his grandson Konohamaru Sarutobi.

Now with commentary by Iruka Umino, Ebisu [smudge], Naruto Uzumaki, and others.


This Edition Published by the Leaf Literary Company

First Published by Yomi-nin Publishing House

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