The position of Kage is extremely prestigious and only those with a certain level of power and fame can hope to attain it. Those who eventually become the Kage or leader of their village have a lot of responsibility to bear. They must protect the village and make important decisions that affect the lives of thousands of people.
While the strongest person is usually chosen by the Kage, there have been many exceptions. With that in mind, here are the strongest ninjas Narutowho were either shunned for the role of Kage or willingly ruined their chances.
Naruto: 9 Characters Stronger Than Itachi Uchiha, Ranked
Itachi was a powerful ninja, but even he was outmatched by these Naruto figures.
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Jiraiya
Jiraiya was one of the legendary Sannin who became one of the most successful ninja in the world. He's been sent on some of the most classified missions at the highest level, and unsurprisingly, he's completed them all. Jiraiya had all the qualities of a Hokage.
He firmly believed in the Will of Fire and the safety of the village was paramount to him. In fact, Jiraiya even warned Tsunade not to do anything to harm the village. Otherwise he would kill her. In terms of strength, Jiraiya was among the best ninja. He had access to the imperfect Toad Sage Mode, which greatly enhanced his physical abilities.
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Itachi
A genius from the Uchiha clan
Itachi Uchiha was a child prodigy who was considered by many to be the next legendary ninja to emerge from the Hidden Leaf. Even at a young age, Itachi thought differently. Many ninja believed that he thought like the Hokage despite being so young.
In addition to being highly intelligent, Itachi was also a very strong individual. He possessed the Mangekyou Sharingan, which gave him access to Susanoo, Amaterasu, and Tsukuyomi. Susanoo offered him protection from all kinds of attacks. To strengthen the defense, Itachi added Yata Mirror and Blade of Totsuka. In addition, Itachi could use Tsukuyomi to put his enemies under immense mental pressure.
The 7 strongest clans in Naruto and their strongest members
These are the most powerful clans in the Naruto universe and have given birth to legendary warriors.
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Might Guy
The best Taijutsu user in history
Might Guy was one of the strongest Jonin of the Hidden Leaf. It's an incredible feat, especially since he wasn't talented in ninjutsu. Aware of his limitations from a young age, Guy focused on taijutsu.
After being trained by his father, Guy learned to use the Eight Inner Gates and was able to grow stronger with them. The overpowering was temporary, but it was enough to win grueling battles.
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Sakura Haruna
The strongest Kunoichi of all time
After the disappointing part 1, Sakura finally turned things around in the second half of the story. She began training with Tsunade, who was considered the strongest female ninja in the world at the time. Specializing in medical ninjutsu, Tsunade decided to share her knowledge with Sakura.
This made Sakura proficient in healing techniques, and in the midst of the Fourth Great Ninja War, the student surpassed the teacher. Not only did Sakura gain healing skills, but she also mastered chakra control. By the time the war ended, Sakura had surpassed all female ninja in history.
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Madara Uchiha
Hashirama's greatest rival
The name Madara Uchiha is enough to strike fear into the hearts of the most powerful characters. In fact, it was one of the main reasons why all the different ninja nations decided to take Obito's threat seriously. Normally, a name is not enough to achieve such a feat, but Madara is more of an outlier. In his prime, Madara led the Uchiha clan during the Warring States period.
Under his leadership, the clan reached a peak that only the Senju could match. Madara was armed with the Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan, which allowed him to use his unique abilities without difficulty. It is worth noting that Hashirama wanted Madara to become Hokage, but the entire village was against the decision.
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Nagato Uzumaki
Obsessed with the Rinnegan
Nagato Uzumaki was an orphan whose parents were accidentally killed during the Second Great Ninja War. When Nagato witnessed their deaths, he used the Rinnegan to kill the perpetrators. Fast forward to the beginning of the story and Nagato was the leader of the Akatsuki.
Since his original body was crippled due to the Rinnegan, he chose six different bodies, one from each power. With their power, Nagato was able to gain control of Hidden Rain Village.
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Killer B
The perfect Jinchuriki
Killer B is a jinchuriki of the Eight-Tails. Having learned to control the power of the tailed beast, he can use it as he sees fit. As an accomplished jinchuriki, Killer B can rely on the Eight-Tails' chakra if he's ever in a pinch. Additionally, it's nearly impossible for him to run out of chakra, meaning he can fight for hours without a problem.
Killer B is also an exceptional swordsman who can handle not one, not two, but seven swords at the same time. In addition to his impressive physical abilities, Killer B also has a high battle IQ. In fact, Minato was praised for his quick thinking.
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Orochimaru
One of the smartest characters in Naruto
Orochimaru was Hiruzen Sarutobi's favorite student. The Third Hokage was sure that Orochimaru would replace him as Hokage in the future, but he was disappointed. Orochimaru was more interested in learning new techniques and becoming immortal. Because of his ambitions, Orochimaru began to perform inhumane experiments, and when the villagers found out, they ran away from him.
Orochimaru's power makes him one of the strongest ninjas in the series. Not only is he proficient in various jutsu, but he is also pseudo-immortal.
Naruto
- Release date
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2002 – 2007-00-00
- Showrunner
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Masashi Kishimoto
- directors
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Hayato's date
- Writers
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Masashi Kishimoto
