Naruto is a series marked by its emotional storytelling, with character deaths playing a pivotal role in its narrative.
Haku
Haku's death in Naruto remains one of the most memorable and noble sacrifices in the series. As Zabuza's loyal companion,
Zabuza Momochi
Zabuza Momochi, the rogue ninja from the Hidden Mist, was one of Naruto Uzumaki's first major foes and among the first to die in the series.
Hiruzen Sarutobi
The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, bravely faced the Sand and Sound ninjas to protect Konoha, sacrificing his life in the process.
Sasori
Naruto Shippuden introduced higher stakes and saw the loss of many major characters, including nearly all members of the Akatsuki.
Gaara
In Naruto Shippuden, Gaara's death was not shown directly but occurred off-screen when the One-Tailed Shukaku was extracted from him.
Chiyo
Naruto was devastated to see Gaara's lifeless body, but his grief was short-lived. In a selfless act, Chiyo used a forbidden jutsu to bring Gaara back to life at the cost of her own.
Asuma Sarutobi
For a time, the jonin mentors of Naruto's teams seemed untouchable, but even they weren’t immune to the dangers of the ninja world.