one of the biggest twists naruto It is revealed that the protagonist’s deceased father is actually the Fourth Hokage Namikaze Minato. However, it’s time to admit that the disclosure makes no sense. Besides being pretty obvious from the start, the fact that Naruto doesn’t know who his father is and never worries about it is pretty silly and also contradicts some of the main points of the plot.
naruto It tells the story of an orphan who is initially despised and feared by the whole village, but grows up to be a hero of Konoha. Originally, Naruto’s parents were killed during the Kyuubi’s attack on Konoha, killing many of the victims. As the Jinchuriki of the Nine-Tails (the host containing the Tailed Beast in his body), Naruto is feared and loathed by the villagers, especially those who have lost loved ones in the attack, this combined with his status as an orphaned caused him to go through a painful period. experience. Unbelievably lonely. Later in the series, Naruto meets his father’s surviving spirit and learns about his origins, as well as how his parents sacrificed themselves to protect him and Konoha.
This big reveal happens in episode 168 Naruto Shippuden Anime and Manga Chapter 439. However, from the clues found throughout the series, most importantly from the appearance of the Fourth Hokage’s face carved into the Konoha Hokage stone, most fans have infer the truth. It’s really surprising that it makes no sense for the overall plot of the story. How could Naruto not know that his father is one of the most famous characters in Konoha history? Can’t think that no one would mention this to him, unless everyone in the village deliberately concealed the truth from Naruto, which raises an important question: why?
It didn’t make any sense for Naruto to ignore his father’s identity for so many years.
Naruto grew up as a lonely wanderer. His pain was palpable to those around him, including Naruto’s teacher and father Iruka, but no one thought of mentioning it to Naruto so he wouldn’t be the Abandoned One anymore. . These include the Third Hokage, who witnessed Minato’s final moments and was asked to make the villagers see Naruto as a hero, not a vessel for monsters. Even Zirai, Minato’s teacher and later Naruto’s mentor, didn’t mention the truth to him. These strange circumstances are explained in the manga as the Hokage’s decision to keep Naruto’s father’s identity a secret to protect him from Minato’s enemies, but that doesn’t make sense. Naruto still inherited his mother’s last name, so anyone can relate to it. Also, the child’s pain of growing up alone and being alienated was enough to make the Hokage reconsider his decision.
What’s even more surprising is that Naruto never cared about his past, despite the effect the loss of his parents had on his life. Perhaps this is due to the character’s attitude and part of his appeal: Contrary to Sasuke, Naruto always looks ahead and never lets his past hold him back. However, that doesn’t change the fact that the “secret” of Naruto’s origins, and the revelation of the Fourth Hokage, is one of the series’ biggest plot holes, and after all these years , it’s time to admit that it certainly didn’t happen. doesn’t feel right.