When it comes to nerfing characters anime and manhwa border on the chalk-and-cheese stereotype. From Madara to Kaguya, most characters are restrained in many aspects. This also extends to Sasuke Uchiha and his pivotal role in the series. Like most formidable and unparalleled shinobi his abilities were nerfed through the course of the series. And there’s more to it.
As a user of Rinnegan and Sharingan, he is truly a formidable character. His mastery of genjutsu and dojutsu makes him a true prodigy. Despite his mastery and immeasurable strength, he fell victim to Studio Pierrot’s greed. Especially with the sheer mockery of his status as one of the strongest shinobis as Reddit fans pointed out.
Redditors point to Sasuke’s major weakness
Sasuke Uchiha is a true ninja prodigy in more ways than one. His mastery of the Uchiha clan’s fireball jutsu at the age of seven is remarkable. As the sole survivor of the clan he also holds dojutsu prowess. This is evident in his ability to tap Sharingan’s potential. He takes it up a notch through his awakening of the Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan. And there’s more to it.
With Hagoromo Otsutsuki’s chakra, he was able to awaken Rinnegan. During the Fourth Shinobi World War arc, he showcased his Dojutsu prowess. Through his awakening of the powerful Dojutsu, he was able to access and create dimensions.
What’s more interesting is his complete mastery of his chakra releases. To top it off, he’s one of the strongest users of this jutsu. Fans, however, feel that his potential was underutilized. Especially when it comes to his weaknesses in the series.
In r/Naruto, users speculated about the characters’ inability to use Preta and Deva Path.
Despite his Dojutsu prowess, he isn’t shown making six paths. In other instances, Obito made six paths using reanimated jinchuriki. Regardless, the character’s inability reflects a major failure on Studio Pierrot’s part. It also highlights the nerfing culture that renders most characters insignificant.
Studio Pierrot’s love for nerfing culture
Studio Pierrot has been surrounded by controversies for a very long time. Its mishaps and disastrous approach to animation aren’t restricted to Naruto. From Black Clover to Boruto, they have screwed the pooch with their horrid visuals. That is not all considering the producers’ fascination with the nerfing culture. This move has obliterated the significance of most characters in the series.
Interestingly, Sasuke isn’t the only character who falls victim to this horrid move. Some of the major antagonists in the series are reduced to a joke. This is especially true with Kaguya Otsutsuki’s character. Her introduction in the series was enabled by sidelining Madara’s character.
The Ghost of Uchiha is on par with the God of Shinobi. With Kaguya’s entry, however, he is reduced to a sheer mockery. This is also attributed to the initial overhyping of the character. Regardless of that, Studio Pierrot has built a notorious reputation through this move.
Unsurprisingly, this trope of restraining powerful characters is prevalent in Boruto as well. This is especially the case with Team 7 members. From being students of legendary sannins, the characters are reduced to a joke. Needless to say, Studio Pierrot is complicit in the series’ ruin.
Naruto: Shippuden is available for streaming on Crunchyroll. The manga is available for reading on Viz Media.
