The position of Kage is extremely prestigious, and only those with a certain level of strength and fame can ever hope to attain it. Those who end up becoming a Kage or a leader of their respective village must carry a lot of responsibility. They must protect the village and make important decisions that affect the lives of thousands of people.
While the strongest person is usually chosen to be the Kagen, there have been many exceptions. With that in mind, here are the strongest ninjas in Narutowho were either rejected for the role of Kage or willingly blew their chances.
Naruto: 9 Characters Stronger Than Itachi Uchiha, Ranked
Itachi was a powerful ninja, but even he was outclassed by these Naruto characters.
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Jiraiya
Jiraiya was one of the legendary Sannin, who went on to become one of the most successful ninja in the world. He was sent on some of the most secret and high-level missions, and unsurprisingly, he completed them all. Jiraiya had all the qualities of a Hokage.
He strongly believed in Elden's will and for him the safety of the village was of the utmost importance. In fact, Jiraiya even warned Tsunade not to do anything that would harm the village. Otherwise he would kill her. In terms of strength, Jiraiya was among the best ninjas. He had access to the imperfect Toad Sage Mode, which greatly enhanced his physical abilities.
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Itachi
Genius of the Uchiha clan
Itachi Uchiha was a child prodigy, considered by many to be the next legendary ninja to emerge from the hidden blade. Even at a young age, Itachi thought differently. Many ninja thought he thought like a Hokage despite being so young.
In addition to being highly intelligent, Itachi was also a very powerful individual. He had the Mangekyou Sharingan, which gave him access to Susanoo, Amaterasu, and Tsukuyomi. Susanoo offered him protection from all kinds of attacks. To shore up the defense, Itachi added Yata Mirror and Blade of Totsuka. Other than that, Itachi could use Tsukuyomi to put his enemies under immense mental pressure.
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Maybe guy
Best Taijutsu user in history
Might Guy was one of the Hidden Leaf's strongest Jonin. It's an incredible feat, especially since he wasn't talented at ninjutsu. From a young age, Guy was aware of his limitations, which is why he turned his focus to taijutsu.
After being trained by his father, Guy learned to use the Eight Inner Gates, and with their help he was able to become stronger. The power-up was temporary, but it was more than enough to win grueling fights.
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Sakura Haruno
The strongest Kunoichi of all time
After a disappointing part 1, Sakura finally turned things around in the second half of the story. She began training with Tsunade, who at the time was considered the strongest female ninja in the world. Tsunade specialized in medical ninjutsu, which is why she decided to share her knowledge with Sakura.
As a result, Sakura became proficient in healing techniques, and during the middle of the Fourth Great Ninja War, the student surpassed the teacher. Sakura not only gained skills in healing, she also mastered her chakra control. By the time the war was over, Sakura had surpassed every single 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. It was actually 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 accomplish such a feat, but Madara is extreme. In his prime, Madara led the Uchiha clan during the Warring States period.
Under his leadership, the clan reached the top, and only Senju could match them. Madara was armed with the eternal Mangekyou Sharingan, which allowed him to use his unique abilities without any problems. It is worth mentioning that Hashirama wanted Madara to become Hokage, but the entire village was against the decision.
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Nagato Uzumaki
Possessed The Rinnegan
Nagato Uzumaki was an orphan whose parents were accidentally killed during the Second Great Ninja War. Upon witnessing their deaths, Nagato 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 of each power. With his power, Nagato was able to gain control over the village of Hidden Rain.
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Killer B
A perfect Jinchuriki
Killer B is the jinchuriki of the Eight-Tails. Since he learned to control the tailed beast's power, he can use it however he wants. As a perfect jinchuriki, Killer B can rely on the Eight-Tails' chakra if he's ever in a pinch. Also, it's almost impossible for him to run out of chakra, meaning he can keep fighting for hours without a problem.
Killer B is also an exceptional swordsman who can wield not one, not two, but seven swords simultaneously. In addition to his impressive physical abilities, Killer B also has a high fighting IQ. In fact, he was praised by Minato 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 certain 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 performing inhuman experiments, and when the villagers found out, they ran him out.
Orochimaru's strength places him among the strongest ninjas in the series. Not only is he knowledgeable about 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
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Hayato date
- Author
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Masashi Kishimoto
