"Madara of the Akatsuki joins the fray on the battlefield. His powerful attacks, and a secret plan, take their toll on the Allied Shinobi Forces. Naruto and Bee rush to help their friends, but the leader of the Cloud Village will do anything to stop Naruto from risking his life - even if he has to fight Naruto to do it!" --from publisher's web site.

Samurai flock to 1863 Kyoto in the hope of joining the Mibu-Roshi, a band of warriors devoted to the Shogunate system, and a young, enthusiastic female, disguised as a male, hopes to join in order to avenge her murdered family.

Meet Maria Kawai--she's gorgeous and whip-smart, a girl who seems to have it all. But when she unleashes her sharp tongue, it's no wonder some consider her to be the very devil! Maria's difficult ways even get her kicked out of an elite school, but this particular fall may actually turn out to be her saving grace... Maria's bold attitude may be exactly what she needs when she inspires an unlikely ally to come to her defense. And when she's given the...

In a graphic novel adaptation of the book, sixteen-year-old Ethan is powerfully drawn to Lena, a new classmate with whom he shares a psychic connection and whose family hides a dark secret that may be revealed on her sixteenth birthday.

Phos has been immbolized in battle and Ghost Quartz is the only backup. They both must endure the attack until help arrives. The outer shell of Ghost has been stripped off leaving only the Black Quartz inside, who receives a new name, Cairngorm.