Since its debut in 1999, Naruto has captivated audiences of all ages. With installments like Naruto, Naruto: Shippuden, Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, and the recent Boruto: Two Blue Vortex, Masashi Kishimoto’s universe continues to expand. Despite the years, fans remain actively engaged in discussions online, recently gathering to vote for the biggest “fraud” among Team 7 members.
The Formation of Team 7
In Naruto, the main characters, all members of the Academy, are grouped into teams of three. Team 7 consists of Kakashi, Naruto, Sakura, and Sasuke; Team 8 includes Kurenai, Hinata, Kiba, and Shino; Team 10 is formed by Asuma, Shikamaru, Ino, and Chōji, while Team Guy is made up of Gai, Neji, Rock Lee, and Tenten. This structure fosters both skills development and emotional bonds among the ninjas.
Camaraderie and brotherhood are core values instilled from a young age, enabling these ninjas to rely on one another during missions. Unfortunately for Naruto, whose life as an outcast complicates his journey, legendary adventures soon follow — from encounters with Zabuza to the invasion of Konoha by Oto and Suna, the pursuit of Sasuke, Naruto’s own training, confrontations with Akatsuki, and the formidable arcs involving Madara, Obito, and Kaguya.
Fans Debate Team 7’s Biggest Liabilities
Fifteen years separate the beginnings and conclusion of Naruto. Readers and viewers witnessed Team 7’s myriad victories and defeats, leading to heated debates over their strengths and weaknesses. A Reddit user, known as Black_N_White23, recently invited fans to vote for the “biggest fraud” within Team 7. Each character was examined, revealing less-than-flattering truths.
Kakashi
- “Knows” 1,000 jutsus, yet only uses Chidori and Mud Wall.
- Exhausts himself faster than Itachi did on his deathbed.
- Defeated by Tendo Pain despite having assistance.
- The only character whose Sharingan is more of a burden than a power.
- The biggest slacker in the series.
- Lost to Zabuza and needed rescuing from inexperienced Genin.
- Struggled to keep up with a blind and weary Sasuke, almost perishing.
- Fought Kakuzu and Hidan with direct intel and support but still faltered.
- Was merely a pawn until the War Arc, where Kishimoto ignored his chakra reserves.
Sasuke
- Overpowered by Bee in a 4-on-1 battle; would have died twice without Karin (whom he calls useless).
- Desires to become Hokage but ends up as a mere selfie stick.
- Still relies on Chidori despite possessing a Rinnegan.
- Bloodthirsty but struggles to match Naruto who shows restraint.
- Has less chakra than Itachi on his deathbed, even after absorbing Orochimaru.
- No significant victories apart from defeating Danzo (fraud).
- Defeated by Haku, Rock Lee, and Gaara (prodigy Uchiha).
- Became jealous of Naruto and left the village to train with Orochimaru.
Naruto
- Loses every fight until Kyuubi grants him chakra.
- “Check out my new technique!” — it’s the same technique, just stronger.
- Did he truly train for three years?
- Would have died fifty times without Kurama.
- By far the weakest reincarnation.
- “The most unpredictable ninja.” Just clones and Rasengan.
- Only surpasses Sasuke due to his unique powers.
- Had all the information and preparation but was defeated by Pain (again relying on Kurama to save him).
Sakura
- “I finally caught up with those two, and I don’t need help anymore!”
- Tsunade 2.0 without the experience or Senju lineage.
- Cannot fly or teleport, lacks super speed, yet is regarded as equal to Naruto in Sage Mode.
- “Adult Sakura beats Madara, trust me, buddy.”
- Generally seen as cannon fodder throughout most of the series.
- A punch-giving machine.
- Defeated Pain with Naruto’s most powerful summoning jutsu.
- Portrayed as a messiah for landing a single punch while falling from Kakashi’s Susanoo.
- Her greatest achievements are from novels that few have heard of.
Responses indicate a clear divide, with Sakura and Sasuke emerging as the most criticized. Unfortunately for Sakura, the argument regarding her assisting in defeating Pain through Naruto’s jutsu resonated widely, resulting in many votes for her. Nevertheless, Sasuke finds support through his dubious decision to train with Orochimaru out of jealousy for Naruto. As a reader, what do you think? It’s time to cast your vote!
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