Light Novels

Novels in the Naruto and Boruto: Naruto Next Generations series are officially published short stories either by the author Masashi Kishimoto or a third party, with Kishimoto's supervision.

Naruto Hiden
is a light novel series which explores the stories of various characters after the conclusion of the original manga. Though each book is illustrated by Masashi Kishimoto, they are written by different authors. It's also a part of the Naruto Project. VIZ Media began releasing English translations of the novels in November of 2015.

Naruto Shinden
is a light novel series which was released after Naruto Hiden from September to November 2015.

This series consists of two instalments: Itachi Shinden deals with Itachi Uchiha's childhood as a shinobi of the Uchiha clan, his relationship with Shisui Uchiha, the downfall of his clan and how Itachi joined Akatsuki. Sasuke Shinden takes place after Akatsuki Hiden: Evil Flowers in Full Bloom and is about Sasuke's travels to find out more about Kaguya Ōtsutsuki.

Boruto: Naruto Next Generations
Parts of the Boruto: Naruto Next Generations anime have been been adapted into a novel series titled. The first novel was released on May 2, 2017 and covers episodes 1 to 6. The second novel was released on July 4, a third novel was released on September 4, and a fourth novel in November 2017. The fifth novel was released on January 4, 2018.

Naruto Shinden (2018)
Another series of light novels that are also titled was released starting from May to July 2018. While initially part of Naruto Hiden, Konoha Shinden: Steam Ninja Scrolls was moved to this set of light novels.

Other Novels
Light novels that aren't part of a series:

Serialisation
According to the official timeline, the novels chronicle:


 * 1) Itachi Shinden: Book of Bright Light
 * 2) Itachi Shinden: Book of Dark Night
 * 3) Kakashi Hiden: Lightning in the Icy Sky
 * 4) Shikamaru Hiden: A Cloud Drifting in Silent Darkness‎
 * 5) The Last: Naruto the Movie
 * 6) Sakura Hiden: Thoughts of Love, Riding Upon a Spring Breeze
 * 7) Konoha Hiden: The Perfect Day for a Wedding
 * 8) Gaara Hiden: A Sandstorm Mirage
 * 9) Akatsuki Hiden: Evil Flowers in Full Bloom
 * 10) Sasuke Shinden: Book of Sunrise
 * 11) Konoha Shinden: Steam Ninja Scrolls
 * 12) The New Leaves Soaring Through the Blue Sky!
 * 13) A Call from the Shadows!
 * 14) Those Who Illuminate the Night of Shinobi!
 * 15) School Trip Bloodwind Records
 * 16) The Last Day at the Ninja Academy!
 * 17) Boruto: Naruto the Movie

Timeline
The Weekly Shōnen Jump sets the following order of events:
 * 11th October, 17 years after Naruto Uzumaki's birth
 * Naruto and Sasuke Uchiha end their last fight.
 * The Fourth Shinobi World War ends.
 * The Fourth Shinobi World War ends.


 * Several months later
 * Kakashi Hiden
 * Sasuke leaves Konohagakure.


 * Two years later
 * Shikamaru Hiden
 * The Last: Naruto the Movie


 * Several months later
 * Sakura Hiden
 * Konoha Hiden


 * Several days later
 * Naruto and Hinata Hyūga's wedding.


 * Several months later
 * Gaara turns 20 years old.
 * Gaara Hiden
 * Akatsuki Hiden


 * Over ten years later

Notes and References
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