NARUTO Hiden Series

A series of Naruto novels. Naruto's allies and enemies take center stage in these fast-paced adventures, which each volume focusing on a particular clanmate, ally, team...or villain.
1. Kakashi Hiden: Hyouten no Ikazuchi [Higashiyama Akira]
The story revolves around Kakashi Hatake, who is melancholy despite his new position as the Sixth Hogake.
2. Shikamaru Hiden: Yami no Shijima ni Ukabu Kumo [Yano Takashi]
A battle between Shikamaru and the "strongest genjutsu-user."
3. Sakura Hiden: Shiren, Harukaze ni Nosete [Ohsaki Tomohito]
The result of Sakura's feelings will be revealed.
4. Konohagakure Hiden: Shuugen Biyori [Hinata Shou]
The other ninja in Konoha and what happened to them "after the original manga."
5. Gaara Hiden: Sajin Gensou [Ukyo Kodachi]
A story of love—something the Kazekage does not know very well.
6. Akatsuki Hiden: Sakimidareru Aku no Hana [Shin Towada]
A story revealing the "truth of the Akatsuki."