The Best Naruto Fights of All Time
- 15,532 VOTES
Naruto vs. Pain
Photo: Studio PierrotAfter nearly every ninja in Konoha comes together to try and take on Pain, it ultimately comes down to a passionate one-on-one battle in which Naruto defeats him with a combination of Sage Mode, Rasengan, and Shadow Clones. Rather than crush him completely, Naruto empathizes with him - which leads to Pain reviving everyone in Konoha who passed away during his attacks.
- 25,023 VOTES
Rock Lee vs. Gaara
Photo: Studio PierrotRock Lee and Gaara face off during the Chuunin Exams. Although Gaara is ultimately the victor thanks to the nearly impenetrable defense and ninjutsu bestowed on him by the One-Tails, Lee displays commitment and endurance that no one previously thought he possessed. His body automatically attempts to keep fighting, even once he's lost consciousness.
- 34,441 VOTES
Naruto vs. Sasuke
Photo: Studio PierrotNaruto and Sasuke actually square off twice - but it's their battle in Shippuden that truly stands out. The two unleash everything they have at each other, culminating in an explosive clash between Sasuke's Chidori and Naruto's Rasengan. Both of them lose their arms in the blast and technically tie, but since Sasuke has finally come around to seeing things Naruto's way, he declares his old friend the winner.
- 44,236 VOTES
Guy vs. Madara
Photo: Studio PierrotBecause Madara is immune to ninjutsu, few people are actually able to take him on. Gai, a taijutsu master who is capable of opening the Eight Gates, goes head to head with him in an epic battle that pushes both combatants to the limit.
- 54,541 VOTES
Sasuke vs. Itachi
Photo: Studio PierrotAfter years of training, Sasuke tracks down his brother Itachi and engages him in a lethal one-on-one match. What follows is one of the most emotionally intense matches in anime history - and the twist at the end is one that shakes first-time viewers to their cores.
- 64,095 VOTES
Kakashi vs. Obito
Photo: Studio PierrotAfter Obito teleports Kakashi into his personal dimension using Kamui, the two engage in one of the most beautifully animated fights in the entire series. Spliced with flashbacks to their childhood friendship, Kakashi ultimately defeats Obito by plunging his arm through his chest with a Chidori attack.
- 73,679 VOTES
Jiraiya vs. Pain
Photo: Studio PierrotJiraiya's battle with Pain is one of the saddest in the series, since it ends with the sage's demise. But before that happens, views get to see Jiraiya destroy several of Pain's proxies using his sage mode techniques, and viewers experience a revealing flashback about Jiraiya's relationship with Naruto's parents.
- 83,504 VOTES
Minato vs. Obito
Photo: Studio PierrotWhen Obito unleashes the Nine Tails on Konoha and attempts to kidnap the newborn Naruto, Minato does everything in his power to stop him. His only option is to seal the Nine Tails into his unborn child and force Obito to retreat. While the process ultimately costs both himself and Kushina their lives, their son survives the skirmish.
- 92,558 VOTES
Hashirama vs. Madara
Photo: Studio PierrotMadara and Hashirama, two former allies who stood as Konoha's fiercest warriors, duke it out for the right to decide who will lead the village. Because their fight takes place at Death Valley, it mirrors future showdowns between Naruto and Sasuke.
- 103,285 VOTES
Shikamaru vs. Hidan
Photo: Studio PierrotAfter Hidan takes down Shikamaru's teacher Asuma, he decides to get revenge. By luring Hidan into the Nara forest, he's able to trap the immortal Akatsuki member permanently with explosive tags. It's a fight that truly shows off Shikamaru's strategic mind.
- 112,893 VOTES
Naruto vs. Gaara
Photo: Studio PierrotWhen Gaara and Naruto go head to head, it isn't just an amazing fight - it also results in Gaara completely reversing his long-held view that he had to go through life attacking others. By the end of their fight, the two of them are no longer enemies.
- 122,579 VOTES
Team 7 & 10 vs. Hidan & Kakuzu
Photo: Studio PierrotTo take on the two Akatsuki members, Team 10 and Team 7 join forces. Naruto appears at the last minute to waste Kakuzu, but the two teams don't leave the battle unscathed - this is the last battle that Asuma will ever participate in.
- 132,826 VOTES
Team 7 vs. Zabuza & Haku
Photo: Studio PierrotTeam 7's first serious conflict is with two fierce enemies who not only set the standard for the type of raw power the team will have to deal with as the series progresses, it also makes it clear that many of the so-called villains in this show aren't villains at all - just people who happen to oppose the protagonists.
- 142,404 VOTES
Sasuke vs. Danzo
Photo: Studio PierrotFew things about Naruto were more satisfying than watching Sasuke get his revenge on Danzo, the man who orchestrated his family's destruction. Not only that, but the animation quality as Sasuke slices through Danzo's torso is peerless.
- 152,594 VOTES
Madara Uchiha vs. The Five Kage
Photo: Studio PierrotMadara is such a formiddable opponent that all five leaders of ninja villages must team up if they hope to take him down. Watching five nations that once warred with each other unite for a common cause is an unforgettable experience.
- 162,120 VOTES
Itachi & Sasuke vs. Kabuto
Photo: Studio PierrotAlthough Sasuke has yet to hear the full explanation for his brother's betrayal, he still teams up with his reincarnated form to attack Kabuto. Not only does the battle depict Izanami, a genjutsu technique that leaves Kabuto stuck in an infinite loop, Sasuke also finally learns the truth, allowing the two brothers to part from each other in peace.
- 172,175 VOTES
Rock Lee & Gaara vs. Kimimaro
Photo: Studio PierrotAs part of an attempt to save Sasuke from Orochimaru's clutches, Gaara and Rock Lee end up fighting one of Orochimaru's most loyal followers, Kimimaro. Though his Shikotsumyaku jutsu is formidable, he ultimately succumbs not to Gaara and Lee's attacks, but to an unidentified illness that was already plaguing him.
- 182,162 VOTES
Sasuke vs. Deidara
Photo: Studio PierrotIn a battle that takes place partially in the air and partially on land, Deidara and Sasuke use attacks like exploding clay clones and the curse seal transformation to try and take each other out. The fight culminates in Deidara's defeat, but not before viewers get to hear all of his grievances against the younger Uchiha.
- 192,454 VOTES
Tsunade & Jiraiya vs. Orochimaru
Photo: Studio PierrotJiraiya, Tsunade, and Orochimaru were once teammates and close friends, but once Orochimaru goes rogue and becomes a villain, his former allies feel obliged to take him down. For all three of them, this showdown was a long time coming.
- 203,126 VOTES
Sakura & Chiyo vs. Sasori
Photo: Studio PierrotBecause she's still inexperienced, Sakura takes on Sasori while being controlled by Chiyo's puppet strings. With the combination of Chiyo's strategy and speed and Sakura's raw strength, they manage to take out the puppet master of the Akatsuki.
