Naruto has some of the most legendary and powerful characters in the series. From Madara Uchiha to Kaguya Otsutsuki, the series outlined formidable villains. This also applies to its protagonists along with other shinobi leaders as well. But here’s a catch.
Apart from antagonists, the series showcased the brute and unparalleled strength of different clans. But most importantly, Leaf Village triumphs in the aspect of formidable strength and power.
Throughout the series, Konoha stands unparalleled in terms of its unprecedented power. this is especially the case with the clan strength and so on. What’s even more interesting is that the village’s strength isn’t mere plot armor but part of a bigger picture.
Konoha’s unparalleled power in the Naruto series
Of all the shinobi villages, Konoha is outlined as the most powerful. Since the very beginning of the series, its association with the Will of Fire outlines patriotism. Loyalty and devotion to the village are of prime importance for all citizens.
It is this very ideology that fuelled the shinobi to carry on several atrocious acts. In the name of loyalty and devotion, the village yielded some of the most feared shinobi. But there’s a catch to that as well.
It is not merely the will of fire but clan lineage that is responsible for the village’s unprecedented power. The Senju clan along with the Uchiha clan founded the village after the Warring States period. But what made it one of the strongest villages in Naruto was the Senju Clan’s power.
Senju Clan was able to be on par with the Uchiha clan albeit the latter’s formidable kekkei genkai. As a descendant of the Otsutsuki clan, Hashirama carried massive chakra reserves. With his remarkable chakra prowess and heritage, he was able to master all five nature releases.
Unlike Uchiha, the Senjus dismantled clan purity and bred with other clans including Uzumaki. However, it doesn’t negate the uncharted nature of Uzumaki and other clans’ history in Kishimoto’s series.
The uncharted history of clans in Masashi Kishimoto’s series
Besides Senju and Uchiha, Masashi Kishimoto left several clan histories and origins uncharted. This is especially true with the feared yet respected Uzumaki and Sarutobi clans. While the Uzumaki clan originated in Uzushiogakure ( Land of Eddies), it played a pivotal role nonetheless.
The whirlpool crest is symbolic of the friendship between both the Senju and Uzumaki clans. Besides, it outlines the allyship between both clans in the series. As a land feared for its prowess in fuinjutsu, Uzushiogakure was destroyed and obliterated. And there’s more to it.
Apart from Uzumaki clan, Sarutobi and several other families and their origins remain uncharted. Despite playing a major role during the Fourth Shinobi World War, disappeared from the limelight. These include Inuzuka, Aburame as well as Yamanaka clans.
A part of it is attributed to the mangaka’s preferential treatment of particular clans. Apart from Senju and Uchiha, Kishimoto has left several possibilities unexplored. The clan origins is one such example with this being one of the plot inconsistencies in the series.
What’s even more interesting is that the mangaka has yet to explore the major historical events in his series. From Warring States period to First Shinobi World War, his series is a treasure trove of potential.
However, it is certain that Kishimoto left no stone unturned in carving Konoha as the strongest village in Naruto.
Naruto is available for streaming on Crunchyroll. the manga is available for reading on Viz Media.
