Summary
- Naruto’s battles were pivotal for his growth, pushing him to become stronger physically and in Ninjutsu.
- Fights with Kabuto, Gaara, Kaguya, Haku, Neji, Sasuke, and Pain profoundly impacted Naruto’s character development.
- Naruto’s confrontations forced him to reflect on his true power, ideals, and teamwork, earning respect within his village.
Naruto Uzumaki, the plucky main protagonist of the immensely popular self-titled anime series, has participated in more than a few intense battles across his long and arduous journey to becoming Hokage. Considering just how many bouts Naruto has been a part of, it makes sense at least some would be little more than throwaway battles that don’t amount to all that much, but on the other hand, there have been several fights that did a lot for Naruto’s character development.
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Some fights also gave Naruto the push he needed to become stronger both physically and in terms of his Ninjutsu, which is essential for anyone who wants to become the figurehead of an entire village. Out of all of his confrontations, though, these battles listed below were undoubtedly the ones that had the biggest impact on the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki along his journey, and helped to mold him into the courageous leader he would eventually become.
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Naruto VS. Kabuto
Naruto Mastered His Signature Ability Against Orochimaru’s Right-Hand Man
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- Episode: 94
Naruto’s encounter with Kabuto would come about halfway into the original series, and by that point, the young ninja had become pretty strong, especially after hanging out with Jiraiya for so long. A particular technique he would learn from the pervy sage, which ended up becoming his go-to technique for every one of his battles in the future, would be the Rasengan.
Kabuto would be the first real opponent Naruto would successfully use the Rasengan against, though he certainly didn’t hit it on the first try. Because Orochimaru’s right-hand man was dodging Naruto’s attacks so easily, it forced the protagonist to think about how he could speed up the attack, which he achieved by summoning a Shadow Clone to help him out. Every time Naruto would throw out the Rasengan after this point, he would use the same Shadow Clone technique that was deployed to defeat Kabuto, showing just how much of a valuable learning experience this fight was.
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Naruto VS. Gaara
Going Blow For Blow With A Fellow Jinchuriki Helped Naruto Gain A Valuable Ally And Friend
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- Episode: 77
Naruto and Gaara had locked eyes a few times leading up to the Chunin Exams, but after everything goes wrong and the village is plunged into chaos, the two Jinchuriki finally find an opportunity to go blow for blow in a nearby forest. For Gaara, this battle was important in recognizing the hatred he held for the world, and realizing he couldn’t deal with all the trauma on his own.
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On the other hand, Naruto came to make a good friend in Gaara after showing him that Jinchurikis don’t need to lash out at the world for hating them. The truth is, Naruto saw parts of himself in Gaara, especially the feeling of loneliness that had plagued both of them from a young age, so this brief skirmish would prove to be a real stepping stone for both Jinchuriki in the end.
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Squad 7 VS. Kaguya
The Duel With Kaguya Was Naruto’s Chance To Prove That He Was No Longer The Liability Of Squad 7
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- Episodes: Shippuden 451 – 479
Once Kaguya reveals herself as the secret final villain of the series, the only characters in any shape to take her down are the four members of Squad 7. Despite the team basically being disbanded since the beginning of Shippuden, they prove in this battle they still know how to work in tandem to defeat an opponent. For Naruto, this meant pulling his weight as a valuable member of the team, since when he was younger, he would often be seen as the useless liability of the group.
However, that wasn’t the case when he and his closest squadmates faced off against Kaguya, who he played a very big part in defeating. Considering Kaguya was more than ready to thrust the world into chaos, this was an incredibly high-stakes fight and a real test for Naruto to see if he would be able to keep his composure in an intense situation, just like a real Hokage would.
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Naruto VS. Haku
The First Time Naruto Awakened His True Underlying Power Was In A Fit Of Rage When Battling Haku
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- Episode: 17
The dangerous duo of Haku and Zabuza face off against Squad 7 very early on in the series to interrupt what should have been an easy first mission for the young team. With the power of his Ice Mirrors, Haku lands a lucky shot on Sasuke, which seems as though it has killed him.
In a fit of rage, Naruto started to emit the power of the Nine-Tails for the very first time, with red Chakra bubbling around him as his face turned into a horrifying snarl. After obliterating the mirrors and taking Haku down for good, Naruto is forced to reflect on his underlying powers, marking the beginning of a very long personal character arc for the protagonist and his inner demon.
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Naruto VS. Neji
Naruto Confirms His Ideals By Proving That Natural Gifts Don’t Equal A Strong Ninja
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- Episode: 62
When Neji faces off against Naruto in the Chunin Exams, all the gifted members of the Hyuga clan talk about how much of a “genius” he is. This got under Naruto’s skin, so much so that he would put up one hell of a fight to prove to not only Neji, but also himself, that hard work and dedication can also allow a person to achieve their dreams.
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This fight was a real wake-up call for Neji, but at the same time, it also made Naruto much more confident in his ideals and strong belief that anyone, no matter their clan or heritage, can be a great ninja. Naruto would also start to get a lot more creative with his Shadow Clones for this battle, which is what ultimately ended up scoring him the win.
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Naruto VS. Sasuke Round 1
An Epic Battle Which Molds Naruto’s Character For Shippuden
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- Episode: 133
The epic confrontation between Naruto and Sasuke at the Valley of the End concluded the original series with a blast, but it also became an important interaction for Naruto himself, and a fight that would come to help mold his character for Shippuden. After all the training and countless fights, Naruto ended up receiving a defeat in this fight, which showed him that he still was yet to understand the true power possessed by Sasuke.
When the two charge at one another with their Rasengan and Chidori at the ready, it seems like Naruto is aiming for Sasuke’s headband, rather than trying to take his friend out right there and then. Considering Sasuke said he would never let Naruto touch his headband, this implies Naruto also finally pushed himself to be equal to Sasuke in this scene, which adds even more depth to the protagonist and his personal values.
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Naruto VS. Pain
Naruto Is Finally Accepted By The Village After Taking Down Pain
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- Episodes: Shippuden 163 – 169
After the mysterious leader of the Akatsuki known only as Pain invades the Hidden Leaf Village, obliterating the entire area and killing thousands of civilians in the process, it’s up to Naruto, who has recently returned from his Sage Mode training, to put a stop to him once and for all. On the one hand, Naruto’s epic encounter with Pain stands out because it was the first time the former was able to put his new Sage abilities to use, which would end up becoming a huge power-up for him.
More importantly, this was the fight that would finally earn Naruto the respect of the villagers, which is something he had always dreamed of ever since he became an outcast due to possessing the Nine-Tailed Fox. Needless to say, the Pain encounter was a true milestone for Naruto and one that was instrumental in the growth and development of his character.
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Naruto VS. Sasuke Round 2
Naruto’s Final Test Would Confirm Whether He Was Equal To Sasuke
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- Episode: Shippuden 466
Alongside wanting to become Hokage, Naruto’s second most important goal was, essentially, to have one more match with Sasuke. By the endpoint of the story, Naruto and Sasuke had been so focused on trying to survive a war and saving the world from Kaguya that their rivalry sort of took a backseat, so when Sasuke starts posing the idea of a revolution, it gives Naruto the perfect excuse to jump into one last fight with his longtime friend to see if there’s any way to bring him back.
Now that he had harnessed the power of Kurama, and had also picked up plenty of powerful Jutsu while training, Naruto was at the peak of his power in the Shippuden series during this fight. Therefore, this would be a true test of his strength, and confirmation of whether he was right to have believed he could grow strong enough to keep up with Sasuke and bring him back to the village, or whether it was all for naught.
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Naruto
AnimationActionAdventureComedyFantasy
Release Date
October 3, 2002
Studio
Pierrot
Creator
Masashi Kishimoto
Number of Episodes
220
Fuente: successacademy.edu.vn
Categorías: Anime
