The Naruto The franchise is filled with battles that many anime fans consider to be the best of all time, but ten from the first season rise above the rest. Some of the series’ greatest moments weren’t always part of its best battles. Moments like Naruto’s first Rasengan against Kabuto and Choji’s huge victory over Sound Ninja Jirōbō came after some one-sided losses that don’t always feel fair upon review. However, that’s not the case with the best fights in the Naruto franchise, which continue to thrill viewers decades after its debut.
Masashi Kishimoto’s ninja epic ended with 700 chapters in 2014, with the anime airing its final episode in 2017. A sequel centering on Naruto’s son, Boruto, is still ongoing, but the story of Naruto becoming the Seventh Hokage still has important significance. close to the hearts of many fans. With the anime just celebrating its 20th anniversary, there’s no better time to look back at the story of the orphan boy who saved the Shinobi world with empathy and a lot of truly exciting ninja battles.
10 Shikamaru vs Temari (Episode #64)
Some fans prefer the lighter and more strategic battles of Naruto Part 1 compared to the large-scale battles of Naruto Shippuden. There aren’t many battles that get smarter than Shikamaru vs Temari. Gaara’s younger sister, Temari, first attempted to defeat the lazy Konoha genin by overpowering him with her large club-like fan and her sharp wind attacks. Shikamaru becomes a difficult target when hidden in the shadows. Although the match ended in a technical draw, its conclusion saw the young Konoha ninja proving his strategic mind superior to Temari’s overwhelming strength. He used his limited resources and environment to surreptitiously connect his Shadow Possession technique with the cautious Sand Ninja. Be stealthy and brilliant like a great ninja.
9 Naruto Vs Neji (Episodes #60 – #62)
Throughout Part 1’s epic Chunin Exams, Neji was established as one of the most talented and dangerous ninjas in training. His skills have attracted the attention of powerful characters such as Gaara and Sasuke. However, Naruto was chosen to fight the young Hyuga prodigy in one of the very public battles of the exam. After witnessing Neji brutally defeat Hinata and learning about the Hyuga clan’s barbaric hierarchy, Naruto seized the opportunity and not only fulfilled his vow to defeat Neji for his future wife but also pledged to change his rival’s clan when he became Hokage—one of Naruto’s most important people. steps to becoming the man he will become.
8 Third Hokage vs Orochimaru (Episodes #69 – #73)
Orochimaru proved that he was a fearsome ninja during the Chunin Exams, but near the end, he unleashed the largest ninja battle the Naruto series had ever seen. An assassination attempt on the elderly Third Hokage is ultimately successful, but not without many plot twists, and unfortunately, some scenes are too long. Some highlights of the battle include Orochimaru introducing the Rebirth technique to viewers by reviving the First, Second, and almost the Fourth Hokage to aid him in battle. Finally, the Third uses the Reaper Death Mark to neutralize the blushing ninja for the remainder of the series. It will be a while before Naruto fans get to see such battles with consistently high-level ninjutsu again.
7 Sasuke vs Orochimaru (Episode #30)
Orochimaru’s first big challenge for young Sasuke Sasuke surprised both the legendary Sannin and anime audiences in Naruto episode #30. During the fight, the Konoha ninja dressed up as Sound Ninja in the Forest of Death, part of the Chunin Exams. With Sasuke seemingly out of options and Naruto no longer in charge, the young Sasuke faced off against the older ninja using his early Sharingan and everything he had learned up to that point in his life. series. The climax of the fight saw Sasuke restrain Orochimaru with dozens of flammable ropes and blast him with powerful Fire Style: Dragon Flame ninjutsu has been etched in the minds of fans as one of the most Sasuke’s most surprising attack.
6 Neji Vs Sound Ninja Kidōmaru (Episodes #115 – #117)
The character Neji was introduced in Part 1 of Naruto as a ninja with incredible strength, intelligence, and abilities. Those traits were in turn removed from Neji during his battle with the Sound Ninja Kidōmaru. The complacency that exuded from Neji during his introduction was broken by Naruto, but it was shattered by Kidōmaru. The Sound Ninja’s disturbing ranged attacks and spider summons dissected the talented Hyuga’s weaknesses.
The Sound Ninja surpassed each of Neji’s powerful abilities. After launching countless attacks, Kidōmaru was able to identify a spot on Neji’s body that he was unable to protect. Then, several sharp objects hit their target and seriously injured one of Konoha’s most respected genin. Dedicated to helping Naruto, the ninja who changed his life, failure was not an option for Neji. With his back against the wall, Neji had to get creative for what was probably the first time in his life and performed a powerful strike through the hips to create a chance to stun and close in on his sniping enemy. Neji almost won but he showed his fans his talent.
5 Naruto Vs Gaara (Episodes #76 – #79)
Not long after shocking viewers with his defeat of Neji, Naruto saved an exhausted Sasuke before Gaara delivered the finishing blow. As Gaara became increasingly insane due to the bloodthirsty Tailed Beast chakra trapped inside him, Naruto mentally and physically repelled the untouchable threat. Konoha’s most unpredictable ninja unleashed hundreds of punches with an overpowering Shadow Clone attack and even unleashed a hilarious Thousand Years of Pain attack with an explosive kunai on Gaara’s partial transformation . The epic fight culminates in a surprise Kaiju battle in the woods, a demon-shattering headbutt, and a tearful reconciliation that changes Gaara forever.
4 Orochimaru vs Tsunade And Jiraiya (Episodes #95 – #96)
Naruto and Gaara’s big Kaiju battle in the forest was surpassed in the latter arc when the Three Legendary Sannin of the Leaf reunited. While Naruto’s first Rasengan against Kabuto is one of the best moments of the series, Orochimaru’s fight against Jiraiya and Tsunade will show viewers how massive ninja battles can be when each Sannin summons their own giant creatures. Each summon synergizes well with the Sannin’s powerful abilities and creates some of the biggest attacks the series has ever seen. Looking back, Jiraiya and Tsunade’s epic team-up against Orochimaru feels like a preview of the many battles to come later in Naruto Part 2.
3 Kimimaro vs Rock Lee (Episodes #123 – #124)
Recently recovering from a life-threatening surgery to repair a career-ending injury, Rock Lee had many reasons not to appear in the Search for Sasuke arc, but he did. Orochimaru’s follower, Kimimaro, is the final barrier to reaching Sasuke. Naruto stands little chance against his excellent taijutsu and Shikotsumyaku ability which allows him to manipulate his bones to create brutal attacks. Rock Lee’s inability to use chakra and his exceptional fighting ability against Gaara made Lee a fan favorite. However, when he came to fight one of the most dangerous ninjas after being told that he might never be able to become a ninja again, it cemented Rock Lee as one of the anime’s greatest. Then, he accidentally drank sake instead of taking medicine.
Lee’s natural boxing prowess overwhelmed Kimimaro and the viewers’ humor. Rock Lee’s determination, martial arts skills, and hilarious yet touching relationship with Guy Sensei help elevate the Kimimaro fight to one of Season 1’s best. It’s a pure combination fight. Mastering excellent character writing, impressive fight choreography, excellent animation, and a surprising amount of well-timed humor amid the great hand-to-hand combat moments. Rock Lee’s final battle in Naruto Part 1 would raise the standard of the franchise’s taijutsu battles to a level the franchise has rarely achieved again.
2 Rock Lee vs Gaara (Episodes #48 – #50)
The preliminary round of the Chunin Exams took down the murderous and previously untouchable Gaara of the Sand and saw him take damage for the first time in his life. When Rock Lee dropped his comically heavy strength training weights and then began taking down the most fearsome character the series has introduced to date, it became and remains one of the most iconic fights in the series. The most satisfying in the anime genre. To say this scene is iconic is an understatement as this is a strong candidate for the first fight to showcase someone who knows nothing about anime. Rock Lee vs. Gaara is the battle that introduced many people to anime.
Rock Lee vs. Gaara works very well on many levels, which makes it fun to watch, even without story context. The 3D animation, revolutionary at the time, allowed the backgrounds to move dynamically with the fluid movements of Gaara’s sand and Lee’s quick attacks. The fight also effectively explains how the Eight Gates Technique works, putting a microscope on Lee’s tragic personality and the grueling training he endured to gain the power he needed. designed to compete with ninjas capable of using chakra. Lee represents a character who achieves miracles despite being born without the same gift as many others. While his skills were not enough to win against Gaara, Rock Lee won the hearts of countless viewers.
1 Naruto Vs Sasuke (Episodes #128 – #134)
The climax of Part 1 is Naruto’s best fight as it has the action, story and emotional impact needed to make a great Naruto fight and all the plot threads of the series lead up to that. While the battle had plenty of excellent action, Naruto and Sasuke’s first battle at the Valley of the End was epic and emotional. The two young ninjas formed a strong brotherly bond with each other throughout season 1, and the strength of that bond was tested in this battle, which revealed a lot about Naruto’s character. and Sasuke.
Each character in the best battle Part 1 is desperate for different reasons. Sasuke is determined to become stronger with Orochimaru’s help so he can avenge his entire clan. While Naruto is willing to risk everything to protect his friend and the first real relationship he has ever established. Each attack carries an emotional weight that makes viewers cry as much as adrenaline. The ending battle sees Sasuke win but refuses to kill his best friend to gain more power. Naruto vs. Sasuke is the best anime fight Season 1 because its heightened emotions are effectively lifted and conveyed by the action, animation, and epic choreography of the fight.
Years after the last episode aired, clips of the best fights in the Naruto anime are still continuously shared and admired by current and new fans online. The emotional storyline of the Naruto series greatly aids in its battles making it rewarding to watch. Although the franchise continues with Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, the original Naruto The anime still maintains its form, especially the fight scenes.
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