Naruto: Strongest Characters

Highlights

• As the Naruto series progresses into Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, the newer characters are shown to be even more powerful, surpassing the previous generation.
• Characters like Hashirama Senju, Nagato Uzumaki, Obito Uchiha, and Madara Uchiha are among the strongest characters in Naruto, displaying incredible abilities and power.
• In Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, characters like Kawaki, Boruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha, and Naruto Uzumaki continue to showcase their immense strength and capabilities.

Naruto is one of the most famous battle shonen series of all time. The manga created by Masashi Kishimoto has gained a great deal of popularity because of its great story and characters. As a battle shonen series, it is filled with a myriad of characters who are powerful enough to take down entire armies.

While some characters were inherently blessed with unimaginable abilities, others had to work hard to become stronger and reach the same level. The tradition of having powerful characters has continued in Boruto: Naruto Next Generations. So, this list will include the strongest characters from Naruto and its sequel.

Updated December 15, 2023, by Suzail Ahmad: The entire Naruto series is filled with characters that are capable of laying waste to entire villages by themselves. They are armed with unique powers such as Kekkei Genkai, Kekkei Mora, and other special ninjutsu, which make them invincible in combat. By using their abilities in battles, these characters ensure that they always come out on top. In order to counter their threat, other ninjas have to work hard to develop their own special techniques. With so many individuals vying for supremacy, it begs the question: who is currently the strongest character in Naruto?

21 Tobirama Senju

• Greatest Power: Flying Thunder God

Tobirama became the Hokage of the Hidden Leaf after the death of his elder brother. Under his leadership, the village prospered a lot. He created many new establishments that helped to make the village more sustainable.

As a descendant of Ashura Otsutsuki, Tobirama possessed a great deal of chakra. He was also a smart individual who was responsible for the creation of some of the most powerful techniques in the series.

20 Minato Namikaze

• Greatest Power: Flying Thunder God

Minato Namikaze became the Hokage of the Hidden Leaf after his achievement in the Third Great Ninja War. He was feared throughout the world because of his strength. It reached the point where nations began to issue flee-on-sight orders.

Minato was a prodigy who breezed through the academy. He managed to improve Tobirama’s Flying Thunder God technique and made it his own. Minato also learned how to use the Sage Mode, and he even tamed the other half of the Nine Tails.

19 Hiruzen Sarutobi

• Greatest Power: Intelligence

Hiruzen Sarutobi showed glimpses of his potential at a very young age. He was trained by Hashirama and Tobirama, who ensured that he would become a great ninja. Hiruzen arguably had the most balanced skillset out of all the Hokage.

He was extremely smart and had a great penchant for learning. By the time he hit adulthood, Hiruzen managed to learn about every jutsu in the Hidden Leaf. Despite being over 70 years old, Hiruzen managed to defeat Orochimaru, Hashirama, and Tobirama at the same time. Given his achievements, it’s hardly surprising why he was called the God of Shinobi.

18 Hashirama Senju

• Greatest Power: Wood Release

Hashirama Senju was the first Hokage of the Hidden Leaf. He was the leader of the Senju Clan and the most powerful ninja of his generation. Hashirama possessed Wood Release, a strong Kekkei Genkai that allowed him to produce massive structures made out of wood. Hashirama’s Wood Release enabled him to overwhelm the tailed beasts effortlessly.

He also had ridiculously high chakra reserves, with which he was able to battle for long periods of time. He could even use the Sage Mode, which enhanced his physical abilities and granted him additional chakra. His ability to recover from damage was incredible, and it was similar to Tsunade’s Creation Rebirth technique. Hashirama managed to beat Madara several times, which is a huge testament to his power.

17 Nagato Uzumaki

Nagato Uzumaki and his family lived happily near Amegakure. But his joy was short-lived when some ninjas killed his parents. This event forced him to awaken the Rinnegan and use its power to kill the ninjas. Nagato and his friends founded the Akatsuki to promote peace; however, their progress was hindered by Hanzo and Danzo.

Over time, Nagato mastered the use of the Rinnegan. He created six different bodies and used them to carry out various missions. The six bodies of Pain were able to overwhelm and murder Jiraiya. The collection of so many powers made Nagato the most powerful member of the Akatsuki.

16 Obito Uchiha

Obito Uchiha used to be a member of Team Minato. He was a compassionate boy who tried to help the people around him. Following the death of Rin, he had a change of heart and decided to follow in Madara’s footsteps and complete Project Tsuki no Me.

Obito controlled the Akatsuki from the shadows until he successfully captured all the tailed beasts and revived the Ten-Tails. Ultimately, Obito became the jinchuriki of the monster and gained Six Paths abilities. Obito couldn’t handle two Rinnegan, so he opted to use just one. His power allowed him to overwhelm most of the characters in the war. Sadly, Obito couldn’t test out the true extent of his power as Naruto persuaded the Uchiha to change his ways.

15 Madara Uchiha

Madara Uchiha was the legendary leader of the Uchiha Clan. He was born during the Warring States Period, a time when every clan was at each other’s throats. Madara led the Uchiha against the mighty Senju Clan, but after losing all his siblings, he decided to settle down and create a peaceful village.

Unfortunately, Madara was treated as an outsider, which turned him into a rogue ninja. Eventually, Madara decided to entrust Obito with his plan. Madara was reanimated in the Fourth Great Ninja War, and he managed to achieve his goal of becoming the jinchuriki of the Ten-Tails. He was able to wield both the Rinnegan and Six Paths powers, which allowed him to nearly wipe out the entire Shinobi Alliance. Needless to say, he is one of the strongest characters in Naruto.

14 Delta

• Greatest Power: Destruction Beam

Delta used to be an Inner of Kara, and she was created by Amado. She was fiercely loyal to Jigen and the organization. Delta would often go to great lengths to ensure the success of a mission. Her short temper made her extremely dangerous, as she did not hesitate to go all out against weaklings.

Delta’s heavily enhanced body allowed her to fight against Naruto Uzumaki. She also possesses the Destruction Beam, an attack capable of overpowering all kinds of regenerative abilities. With so many different abilities, Delta is a force to be reckoned with.

13 Kashin Koji

• Greatest Power: Sage Mode

Kashin Koji was created by Amado in an attempt to kill Jigen. Amado used Jiraiya’s DNA to create Kashin Koji, and he made several modifications to increase his power. Kashin Koji worked as an Inner for many years before finally revealing his true intentions to Jigen.

Kashin Koji’s physical abilities made him stand out from the rest of Kara’s members, save for Jigen. His power was further enhanced when he used the Sage Mode. During his fight with Jigen, Kashin Koji was able to put up an excellent performance, which is a testament to his power.

12 Kawaki

Kawaki is one of the main characters in Boruto: Naruto Next Generations. He was chosen by Isshiki Otsutsuki to be his next vessel after Jigen. Kawaki’s body has been modified by Amado, which gives him an edge over other characters. Kawaki can use these modifications to turn parts of his body into weapons.

Kawaki’s biggest strength is the Kama given to him by Jigen. Kawaki lost the Kama temporarily, but it was restored by Amado. With his Kama, Kawaki is able to absorb ninjutsu and open portals. He can also use Sukonahikona and several other techniques of Isshiki Otsutsuki. Presently, Kawaki’s strength far exceeds that of both Naruto and Sasuke.

11 Boruto Uzumaki

Boruto Uzumaki is the main protagonist of the Boruto series, and is the son of Naruto and Hinata. Boruto is a prodigy who can learn new techniques with minimal effort. He received his Kama after he landed the finishing blow on Momoshiki Otsutsuki. Boruto’s Kama has been both a blessing and a curse for him.

The power of the Kama enables him to absorb ninjutsu and open portals. Boruto also possesses the Jogan, a dojutsu that allows him to see the chakra pathway system and the weakest point of an individual. Despite being so young, Boruto is easily stronger than most of the other characters in the series, including his father.

10 Shibai Otsutsuki

• Greatest Power: Shinjutsu

Shibai Otsutsuki has only been mentioned by name, but it wouldn’t be an overstatement to call him the strongest character in the world of Naruto. Shibai Otsutsuki’s physical body existed thousands of years ago. After consuming multiple chakra fruits, Shibai ascended to godhood.

Shibai Otsutsuki was said to have the power to perform miracles. He possessed clairvoyance, which kept him one step ahead of his opponents. Shibai Otsutsuki’s techniques were called shinjutsu, and they were considered to be of the highest order. Considering there are many Otsutsuki in Boruto, it wouldn’t be surprising to see Shibai Otsutsuki make an appearance later in the series.

9 Sasuke Uchiha

Sasuke Uchiha is the rival and best friend of Naruto Uzumaki. He is an elite ninja, who has access to both the Rinnegan and the Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan. With the help of the two dojutsu, Sasuke solidified his status as one of the greatest ninjas of all time.

Along with the basic techniques of the Rinnegan, Sasuke also has access to Amenotejikara, a space-time technique that allows him to switch places with an object. Sasuke’s Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan enabled him to use the full-body Susanoo, which helped him both offensively and defensively.

8 Naruto Uzumaki

• Greatest Power: Six Paths Sage Mode

Naruto Uzumaki has grown a lot since the series first began. Currently, he serves as the Seventh Hokage of the Hidden Leaf and holds the title of the “Strongest Ninja in the World.” Naruto has access to Six Paths powers, which give him a significant boost against his opponents.

Naruto’s strongest weapon was the Baryon Mode, which could only be used once as this power required using the life force of the Nine Tails. In this mode, even the slightest contact with the target would cause them to lose their vitality, and depending on their chakra, a few hits would be enough to kill them. Despite losing this ability in the fight against Isshiki, Naruto still has access to the Sage Mode and other Kekkei Genkai.

7 Code

Code is the last surviving Inner of Kara and the bearer of Isshiki Otsutsuki’s will. When Kawaki was chosen to be the next vessel of Isshiki, Code was extremely disappointed, as he worshiped the Otsutsuki and wanted to help them in any way possible. He waited and waited until he finally got his chance.

Code is an extremely strong character, who can travel to any place where he places his “claw marks.” His body was modified by Amado, which allows him to morph different parts of his body into weapons. After the limiters in his body were removed, Code’s strength increased further, and he became stronger than the likes of Naruto and Sasuke.

6 Daemon

• Greatest Power: Ability To Reflect Attacks

Daemon was created by Amado in an attempt to kill Jigen, but the Otsutsuki vessel was not comfortable with his existence, so he ordered his destruction. As luck would have it, Boro did not carry out his orders, although he did put him in a state of dormancy. Daemon was only awakened after Eida came to her senses.

While he appears to be a kid, Daemon is astonishingly powerful. He has the ability to turn a person’s attack against them, although it does require Daemon to be physically in contact with someone. Daemon’s bizarre power makes him one of the few characters who can actually kill his sister.

5 Eida

Eida is undoubtedly one of the most powerful Naruto characters to date. Like her younger brother, she too was made by Amado to destroy Jigen. Eida is a clairvoyant, and she can see and hear everything that goes on in the world.

The modifications made by Amado cause any man or woman to be incapacitated by her beauty. The only people who are impervious to it are blood relatives and Otsutsuki. Any person who tries to oppose her will die as a result of brain damage.

4 Kaguya Otsutsuki

• Greatest Power: Kekkei Mora

Kaguya Otsutsuki, also known as the Rabbit Goddess, is the final villain in Naruto. Before the age of ninjas, she used to be the ruler of the world. She came to earth along with her partner, but instead of carrying out their task, she turned on him and injured him fatally.

She consumed the chakra fruit and gained a ridiculous amount of power. With the newly acquired power, it didn’t take long for her to bring the entire world under her control. She was only stopped by the combined efforts of Hagoromo and Hamura Otsutsuki.

3 Hagoromo Otsutsuki

Hagoromo Otsutsuki was the son of Kaguya Otsutsuki. After finding out the truth about his mother, he asked his brother to join him in the mission to defeat her. The fight between Kaguya and her sons continued for several months, but it turned out to be fruitful as they managed to take her down.

With Kaguya being sealed, the power of the Ten-Tails was there for the taking, and in order to prevent any conflicts, Hagoromo became its new jinchuuriki. Needless to say, this significantly boosted Hagoromo’s chakra reserves and strength, and he came to be known as the “Sage of Six Paths.”

2 Momoshiki Otsutsuki

Momoshiki first appeared in Boruto: Naruto The Movie, and many believed that he might not be made canon, but they were proven wrong. Momoshiki was the first big antagonist in Boruto: Naruto Next Generations. He came to Earth to get his hands on the chakra fruit that was supposed to have been delivered to the Otsutsuki clan by Kaguya.

In his base form, he was able to fight against the Five Kage, although he did require some help from his partner. When he finally absorbed Kinshiki, Momoshiki’s power increased by several folds, and it took both Sasuke and Naruto going all out to defeat him.