“Strong” is an understatement for the renowned anime “Naruto.” Talk about strong, not only is its storyline strong, but so are its characters. If not, it wouldn’t have made it to lists of the best animes of all time, such as BuzzFeed’s.
Are you wondering who the strongest characters in “Naruto” are? Believe it or not, the anime’s hero, Naruto, isn’t the strongest. In this PVP Live list, you’ll see a ranking of these personalities, covering not just “Naruto” but also its sequel, “Boruto: Naruto Next Generations.” Let’s get to it.
The Strongest: Kaguya Ōtsutsuki
Much to the displease of fans who love the anime’s hero, the strongest, according to several anime experts, is a villain. She is Kaguya Otsutsuki. And yes, she’s a woman.
This primary antagonist in “Naruto,” also one of the most influential women in the series, is the first person to wield chakra on Earth and the progenitor of the Senju and Uchiha clans. She holds immeasurable power, as well as can manipulate space and time using her Byakugan and Rinne Sharingan. These strengths and capabilities are hers make her a tough opponent to beat. Strong? That has to be Ōtsutsuki.
Naruto Uzumaki Is Only Ranks Second
Yes, if not for Ōtsutsuki, Naruto Uzumaki will be the strongest. Nevertheless, one of the reasons the anime’s hero is strong is how he has developed massively – physically and emotionally – since the start of the series and throughout, developing into somebody with unbreakable power, formidable emotions, and ironclad values that everybody admires.
Plus, his rivalry with Sasuke Uchiha is legendary, giving rise to the most unforgettable battles in the history of shonen anime. By the end of the series, Naruto and Kurama, the Nine-Tails Beast of the Tailed Beasts sealed inside him, become allies, allowing the hero to utilize the power of the Beast whenever he wishes. Uzumaki has also taken on the power of the Sage of the Six Paths, which gives him even more strength. This level of immense power is a dream.
The Rest Of The Strongest Characters In ‘Naruto’
Sasuke Uchiha
Fans developed a love-hate affair with Uchiha. His relationship with Uzumaki is bittersweet as they’re both rivals and best friends. Uchiha is an elite ninja with access to the Rinnegan and the Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan. Seeking the help of dojutsus, ninja abilities that involve the eyes, this support character in the anime established his status as one of the greatest and strongest ninjas of all time.
Aside from his powers, he also has access to a space-time technique known as the Amenotejikara, which lets him switch places with an object. Then, there’s also the Mangekyou Sharingan, allowing him to use the full-body Susanoo, the storm god, which is fantastic for both offense and defense.
Hagoromo Ōtsutsuki
Another Ōtsutsuki on this list is Hagoromo. He is none other than the Sage of the Six Paths, which you read about just a while ago. This status has turned him into a legendary god-resembling figure in shinobi history. His mom also played a massive role in his strength as he was among the first chakra users, a classic ability that several characters in “Naruto” wield. He learned this from his mother.
Hagoromo is credited with defeating the Ten-Tailed Beast and sealing it with assistance from Hamura, his brother, and his mom, too. Due to his whereabouts, he has gained several followers who revere him as a god. Furthermore, since his powers are so strong, he can transcend time, allowing him to picture what happens after his death.
Obito Uchiha
You’re seeing a “clash of clans” here. Not only is the Ōtsutsuki clan dominating this list, but also the Uchihas. This time, it’s in the persona of a young ninja named Obito. One of the reasons why he has become one of the most powerful ninjas in “Naruto” is how he trained under Madara Uchiha, but they are distant relatives. This rigorous training allowed him to eclipse his former buddy, Kakashi Hatake, who Obito fought like he did with Uzumaki.
He has the White Zetsu on his body, somewhat similar to how a beast is sealed inside Uzumaki’s. It grants him additional chakra, making it easier for him to use more potent ninjutsu, a martial arts discipline.
He was also able to gain control of the Ten-Tails Beast, leading his power to become limitless. With this capability, he becomes superior to all the hokages who came before him in combat, defeating several at once. Now if that’s not strong enough.
Isshiki Ōtsutsuki
It’s a family affair in “Naruto,” indeed! This Ōtsutsuki accompanied a fellow Ōtsutsuki, Kaguya, to Earth, only to receive betrayal and leave him fatally wounded. Thus, he had no choice but to take over the body of a native monk, Jigen. He did it successfully, so he started plotting how to seize that revenge. Isshiki is extremely powerful in the most absurd ways. Without exerting too much effort, he single-handedly defeated Uzumaki and Sasuke.
One of his skills is the Sukunahikona, allowing him to shrink his size or those of other non-living objects. He also wields Diakokuten, which enables him to store any shrunken targets in a different dimension. Who among the X-Men has those skills, right?
Hashirama Senju
Next up is Hashirama Senju. To begin with, he is the first hokage in Konoha making him a historical figure in the story. In fact, he’s been called the “God of Shinobi.” Throughout his lifetime, he had eight of the Nine-Tails Beasts in his hands, as well as topple Madara by using his Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan and controlling the Nine-Tails Fox. He is also often compared with the Sage of Six Paths regarding might.
Bubbling Up
These characters fell short on the list of the strongest in “Naruto,” but they’re coming through.
- Madara Uchiha
- Eida
- Daemon
- Itachi Uchiha
- Minato Namikaze
Among the most incredible things about “Naruto’s” story is how it also centers on family-oriented themes. But unlike how families interact in light-hearted and comedy dramas, clans in “Naruto” have a high regard for winning, so they showcase their strengths during battles in the best way possible.
