TheNarutoanime series boasts a superabundance of characters, capable of annihilating the entire fleets of enemies within an instant.

Along with Minato, there were other rugged shinobis, feared across nations.

But, when it comes to training a pupil, Orochimaru has proved to be quite effective.

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However, Orochimaru, along with Kabuto, utilized unethical methods to train Sasuke.

For instance, Tobirama started the Ninja Academy.

More importantly, the flawless teachings of Tobirama supplied these characters with a deep love for the village.

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Even all of them were ready to sacrifice them for the sake of the village.

Asuma was a member of the Twelve Guardian Ninja, tasked with protecting the Land of Fire’s Daimyo.

These ninjas are chosen for having exceptional combat skills and a wide array of jutsus.

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For instance, Shikamaru defeated Timari in a very tactical manner.

I, Madara, hereby declare you are the strongest of them all!

“This line still stands amongthe best quotes inNaruto.

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Even theGod-like figure Hagoromo Otsutsukiis familiar with Kakashi’s Sharingan Eye.

Kakashi trained two of the strongest incarnations of Indra and Ashura, Sasuke and Naruto.

This information proved very beneficial for Kakashi when Pain attacked the Leaf Village.

Tobirama Senju, the second Hokage, in Naruto.

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InNaruto, there has been a long history of students turning evil, despite having the best teachers.

Madara observed Obito only as a means to secure his self-interest goal and also instilled Obito with violent methods.

With the apprenticeship from Madara, Obito became a great leader, leading Nagato Uzumaki to form Akatsuki.

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Kakashi meets Nagato aka Pain in Naruto

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Minato using Rasengan in Naruto

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The Legendary Sannin - Jiraiya, in Naruto.

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Madara Uchiha crossing his arms in Naruto Shippuden

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The Third Hokage - Hiruzen Sarutobi, in Naruto.

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