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Naruto is a shounen manga/anime by Masashi Kishimoto about the young ninja Uzumaki Naruto who strives to become the "Hokage", the leader of his village.

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Use this tag for questions about the manga, the anime or any of the movies in the Naruto (including Shippuden) universe.

Naruto (ナルト) is a media franchise including a manga series and two anime series. The manga is written and illustrated by Masashi Kishimoto. It tells the story of the young ninja Naruto.

The Naruto franchise includes:

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What's the difference between Kage Bunshin no Jutsu and Tajuu Kage Bunshin no Jutsu?

While the Kage Bunshin no Jutsu seems to be taught, the Tajuu Kage Bunshin no Jutsu is sealed, so nobody can learn the jutsu. Does that mean that there's a difference between these jutsus, aside from the number of Kage Bunshin created? Or, why was…
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Can a Genjutsu awaken Mangekyou Sharingan?

It was said that Itachi's genjutsu was so good that both Kakashi and Naruto either felt the after effects of it as if it were reality, or never even realized in the first place that they were in a genjutsu. So, can a strong enough genjutsu be used…
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Why does every major bad guy end up being a good guy later?

It feels like the common thread is "I'm a major bad guy in Naruto, I lose/die, then I have a change of heart and want to help Naruto once bigger baddy shows up". When does a bad guy remain a bad guy? (e.g. - Zabuza, Gaara, Itachi, Nagato,…
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How can Madara still stick around even after the Edo Tensei had been ended?

Edo Tensei is a technique to revive the dead, and bind their souls into living bodies. However, after releasing the technique, all of the dead should get back into being dead. How can Madara still stick around even after the Edo Tensei had been…
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Where did "dattebayo" come from?

In Naruto, at least in the early show, he uses the catchphrase "dattebayo" in the Japanese. This question answered on a canon-level where it came from (his mother), but I was wondering where (if anywhere) it came from in terms of the language. I…
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Is Haku a man or a woman?

In Naruto, Haku is a rogue Ninja that fights along Zabuza. He has a sad history of death and mistreatment that I won't treat here. In any case, the Haku's peculiarity is that although he looks/behaves/dresses like a woman, he is a man. But not all…
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Why was 4th Hokage chosen when the 3rd was still alive and capable?

A few examples: 4th Hokage: He was nominated and chosen when 3rd Hokage was still alive and was capable of fighting (courtesy: 9-tails attack on Konoha) 5th Hokage: after the Third Hokage deceased. 4th Raikage: After the Third Raikage deceased. I…
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Why does Sasuke have only one Rinnegan?

In the latest chapters of the Naruto manga (673 and 674), why does Sasuke possess only one Rinnegan and not both?
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What is the combination of Wind Style and Earth Style?

After quite some research, I've found this picture, and I've added/completed the combinations. As you can see, I've found all of the combinations (even if some of you wouldn't agree with me), but I have absolutely no idea what should be put as the…
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How did the Sage of the Six Paths obtain his Rinnegan?

It is shown that the Sage of the Six paths was the first to have the Rinnegan. Now for an Uchiha these are the stages of their eyes: Normal eyes Sharingan (activated after facing life threatening situation) Mangekyo Sharingan (activated after a…
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Do ninja clans have to keep relations only within the clan to ensure the inheritance of abilities?

Are there any references to arranged marriages or forbidden relationships in the history of clans being used to avoid the clan abilities from being lost?
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Why was Edo Tensei Madara young, when he had died at an old age?

From Naruto manga and anime, I know that Uchiha Madara died as an old person after he helped Uchiha Obito. But it was bit weird for me, when Kabuto summoned Uchiha Madara-sama with Edo Tensei, Madara was a younger person. Again, when Chiyo was…
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What is the total Naruto runtime up to this point?

Naruto seems to be one of few longest-running series, and considering the number of episodes so far, this adds up to quite considerable time. What is the total runtime - the time I'd have to spend in front of the screen if I wanted to watch the…
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Why are hidden villages called such?

There are several hidden villages, which are supposed to be hidden (it is all in the name..!) But, everyone (at least everyone who matters) seem to know where these hidden villages are. Or, are at least able to easily find out where they are. So,…
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Did Jiraiya meet Naruto by chance?

According to the Naruto Wiki page on Jiraiya, he "left Konoha so he could follow Orochimaru's movements, as well as those of "Akatsuki", an organization which Orochimaru had eventually joined." Orochimaru was at Konoha during the Chuunin Exam…
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