Naruto characters that deserved a better ending

The world of ninjas is ruthless, which means no one is safe, not even small children. IN Narutothere have been several wars that have caused much bloodshed. Because of this reason, many characters met an untimely end. If the wars didn't get to them, other things like village politics did.

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For example, the Uchiha clan was almost erased from existence because a handful of villagers felt insecure in their presence. There are countless other examples where certain Naruto characters met an untimely end.

Shisui Uchiha

Shisui was one of the few Uchiha who broke the curse of hatred. After being exposed to countless wars, Shisui despised fighting. He was always looking for the least violent way to solve a problem. As news of a possible Uchiha couple began to circulate, Shisui had a long conversation with Hiruzen and the village elders.

Shisui wanted to stop the coup with his Kotoamatsukami, a powerful Genjutsu that affected the target's perception to such an extent that they failed to distinguish reality from lies. If Shisui had been allowed to use the ability, everything would have been resolved easily, but Danzo decided not to let that happen. So he attacked Shisui, stole his eye and poisoned him. This left Shisui with no other option but to give his other eye to Itachi. After that, Shisui committed suicide. A kind person like him really deserved a much better ending.

Jiraiya

Jiraiya was a member of the legendary Sannin. Like the rest of the trio, he became famous for his achievements during the Second Great Ninja War. However, unlike his fellow Sannin members, Jiraiya continued to work for The Hidden Leaf. He completed hundreds of missions that benefited the village.

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Even in his last mission, Jiraiya sent hints about Pain's powers so that Naruto and the rest of the village could deal with the enemy. It's also worth noting that Jiraiya could have escaped from the hidden rain, but he decided to stay behind. While it's hard to argue against his decision, at the same time it would have made sense for him to return and get a better ending.

Neji Hyuuga

Neji was a prodigy of the Hyuuga clan, who mastered the Byakugan while still a genin. With the Kekkei Genkai, Neji was able to see the chakra points of his enemies, after which he struck them with the gentle fist, rendering them unable to use chakra-based techniques. Neji also created a special move to cover up the weakness of the Byakugan.

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Needless to say, Neji had a lot of promise, and he even beat some of it by becoming a Jonin. Unfortunately, his journey was interrupted by Kishimoto, who decided to kill the Hyuuga for a rather absurd reason. Neji was forcibly sacrificed to further push Naruto and Hinata's relationship. Overall, it was a bizarre decision because the author could have achieved the desired effect by choosing a different way.

Sakumo Hatake

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Sakumo Hatake was a legendary Jonin who came from the Hidden Blade. He was an incredible fighter, whose skills earned him the epithet “White Fang of the Leaf.” People from other villages immediately recognized Sakumo because of his hair, and they often ran away from him.

In fact, it has been stated that Sakumo's name carries the same weight as the legendary Sannin. But his entire reputation and fame crumbled when he prioritized saving his comrades over completing a mission. His decision did not go down well with the villagers, who shunned him. This drove Sakumo into deep depression and ultimately led to his death. A character with such skill definitely deserved to live longer and spend more time with his son.

Itachi Uchiha

Itachi is undoubtedly the greatest prodigy to come out of the Uchiha clan. From his days as a child, Itachi displayed a high level of understanding. He knew of the devastating effects of war, which is why he idolized Shisui, who also held the same beliefs.

Unfortunately, Itachi's life was completely ruined by Danzo, who forced him to murder the entire Uchiha clan. Itachi was forced to bear the burden and he lived as an outlaw for the rest of his life. He got the chance to sort things out with Sasuke, but that doesn't make his end any less sad.

Nawaki Senju

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Nawaki Senju was the grandson of the legendary Hashirama Senju. Of course, there were high expectations that he would at least be something like his grandfather's physique. Nawaki was certainly eager to reach new levels, but Kishimoto had other plans for him.

During the Third Great Ninja War, Nawaki was killed by an explosive thorn. What's shocking is that almost zero characters have died from the impact caused by an explosive tag, so having the great Hashirama's grandson die from it was a baffling decision. If Nawaki had stayed alive, he could have become an excellent ninja that would have kept the name of the Senju clan alive.