Naruto features a variety of villains, many of whom are ultimately redeemed or given lenient consequences for their actions.
Orochimaru
Orochimaru, the infamous Snake Sannin, has consistently evaded true justice for his numerous atrocities.
Gaara
While fans sympathize with Gaara's tragic childhood and admire the man he eventually became, his past actions of cruelty and the lives he took in his youth should not have been overlooked.
Kabuto
Naruto’s forgiving nature is a core aspect of his character, but at times, it goes too far. Allowing Kabuto to oversee Konoha’s orphaned children feels like a misplaced act of trust.
Karin
As one of Orochimaru's scientists, Karin played a key role in creating some of the most horrifying scientific abominations in ninja history.
Itachi
Though Itachi acted with good intentions and under heavy manipulation, his actions remain deeply questionable—especially the way he carried them out.
Yagura
The Village Hidden in the Mist was a nightmarish place before Naruto's time, notorious for its brutal graduation ceremonies that forced students to kill to survive.
Sasuke
While Sasuke remains a fan favorite, it’s hard to ignore that full forgiveness for his actions was far from justified.