Summary
Narutois one of the most popular anime series ever, and it is fondly remembered by many to this day.Boruto: Naruto Next Generationscontinues this legendary tale, allowing viewers to get more opportunities to follow their favorite characters in a new story.
The focus on battles inNarutomeans thatmost characters must reach ridiculous levels of strengthin order to beat down their foes. However, in some instances, characters who seem rather weak can actually end up being more powerful than most people give them credit for. Here are some unlikelyNarutocharacters who turned out to be surprisingly strong.
8Boruto Uzumaki
A Kid With No Struggles Somehow Becomes Incredibly Powerful In No Time
Boruto is one of the most divisive characters inNaruto, with many considering his powers largely unearned. He’s become one of the strongest characters in the series,mastering a unique form of the Rasenganand using his Jogan to great effect.
It’s surprising to see just how competent Boruto is in battle, especially given that mostNarutofans aren’t used to seeing a protagonist have their powers handed to them. Naruto had to go through a stretch of intense training every single time to enhance his powers, while Boruto is so naturally talented that his powerups can seem a bit too convenient at times.
7Hinata Hyuga
Became Ridiculously Powerful In The Last: Naruto The Movie
While Hinata is a competent Byakugan user, there’s no denying that she’s been lagging behind the rest of the pack in terms of sheer power. She did muster up all the courage she had to protect Naruto from Pain, but she almost lost her life after being outclassed.
However, inThe Last: Naruto the Movie, Hinata becomespowerful enough to fight alongside Narutoagainst a strong member of the Otsutsuki clan. It made for a cool sight, even if many people found this burst of strength to be poorly justified and a bit too surprising.
6Choji Akimichi
Initially Seems Like A Comic Relief Character Before Eventually Showing What He’s All About
At the start of the series, it’s easy to assume that Choji is simply the butt of all jokes and a character who loves to eat all the time. However, Kishimoto put an interesting spin on this character by making him aware of his limitations, struggling to overcome them every single time.
Even after his humiliating defeat in the Chunin Exams, Choji steps up to the plate multiple times in intense battles and unveils his impressive strength. These moments are a joy to witness and portray him as the powerhouse of the Ino-Shika-Cho trio.
5Danzo Shimura
The Old Man Literally Has Some Tricks Up His Sleeve
For the longest time, manyNarutofans assumed that the members of the Konoha Council were better off using their brains instead of their brawn. Danzo himself hadn’t featured in any major battle before his fight with Sasuke, so it’s easy to see why viewers assumed he didn’t have a chance.
However, this is when Danzo reveals his obsession with the Sharingan, implanting his right arm with these eyes to use the powerful Izanagi technique to survive mortal blows over and over again. He put up a competent fight but lost after misjudging how brutal Sasuke was, being defiant until his last breath.
4Mitsuki
Powerful Enough To Take Out His Sensei And Whip Out Numerous Bags Of Tricks
Some ofthe characters inBorutoare ridiculously powerful, and Mitsuki is no exception. Orochimaru’s child is a mysterious figure who was able to access Sage Mode at a young age and take out numerous powerful ninja without breaking a sweat.
The fact that he could beat Shino in a fight proves just how much power this character harbors. It’s hard to believe that this young shinobi is so strong, butNarutohas hit viewers with bigger surprises.
3Konohamaru Sarutobi
The Brat Turns Into A Competent Jonin And Has Numerous Powerful Jutsu To Rely On
Konohamaru is one ofthe most intriguing characters inNaruto, introduced as a privileged brat who resonates with Naruto’s rebellious attitude. This mentorship blossoms as Konohamaru learns the Rasengan and eventually grows to become a competent jonin.
Despite not having too many moments to shine (barring a Rasengan against Pain), Konohamaru slowly became a strong and competent ninja by the timeBorutocame out. It’s an unlikely glow-up, but that’s the same thing people said about Naruto before his power boosts.
2Haku
Appearances Can Be Deceiving, And He Is A Fine Example Of This
Naruto assumed that Haku was a civilian when he saw him for the first time, with his gentle personality making it hard to believe that he could be such a vicious warrior. However, during their fight against Zabuza and his masked partner, Naruto eventually figures out that he’s fighting the person who helped him out during his grueling training.
Haku’s Kekkei Genkai traps both Naruto and Sasuke, subjecting them to numerous vicious assaults that cause the latter to collapse. IfNaruto hadn’t snapped and unlocked Kurama’s powersat that moment, Haku would’ve come out victorious against these gifted genin.
1Tobi
The Goofiest Member Of The Akatsuki Ends Up Being The Reason Why The Fourth Shinobi World War Begins
The Akatsuki is one of the most fearsome groups in the series, being full of the most powerful ninja inNaruto. So, it was odd to see a comic relief character who looked incompetent and unable to defend himself in battle being part of the ranks.
Because of this, it’s easy to see why viewers were left surprised when they realized that this character wielded a Sharingan and could phase through any attack with ease. This built up a ton of intrigue in the series, with both Kakashi and the viewers being shocked when Tobi was finally unmasked,revealing Obito Uchiha as the architect of the Fourth Shinobi World War.
