Explore the darkest characters in Naruto, delving into their tragic pasts, twisted motives, and ruthless actions. From manipulative villains to tormented heroes,
Naruto Uzumaki
Naruto Uzumaki, the quintessential shonen hero, has a darker character arc compared to his peers like Monkey D. Luffy and Ichigo Kurosaki.
Sasuke Uchiha
Sasuke Uchiha, Naruto’s rival-turned-enemy, carries a deeply tragic and dark past. As a child, he struggled with feelings of inadequacy living in the shadow of his older brother .
Neji Hyuga
Neji Hyuga, a highly skilled member of the Hyuga clan, harbored deep bitterness over being born into the clan's side branch,
Haku
Haku, though a minor villain in Naruto, stands out as one of the darkest characters in the series. Abandoned as a child with little hope for survival,
Kakashi Hatake
Kakashi may appear to be a lighthearted, goofy mentor, similar to Bleach's Kisuke Urahara, but beneath his playful exterior lies a much darker past.
Gaara
Gaara of the Sand represents an even darker version of Naruto Uzumaki. Like Naruto, he was born with a tailed beast sealed inside him.
Obito Uchiha
Obito Uchiha didn’t actually die as a child, but everyone believed he had, and he was unable to correct them. Madara Uchiha found and rescued him .
Itachi Uchiha
Sasuke's older brother, Itachi, is often seen as a monster, but the truth is far more complex. Itachi's actions were driven by orders to prevent a rebellion within the Uchiha clan,