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| Plot: 12 years ago, a Nine-Tailed Fox attacked the Hidden Leaf Village and caused several casualties. However, at the price of his own life, the 4th Hokage sealed the fox into a young boy named Naruto Uzumaki. Since then, he has been ridiculed and loathed by the village by what he contains within him. 12 years after that, Naruto finally becomes a ninja. This is the story of Naruto's adventures with his two teammates Sasuke Uchiha & Sakura Haruno, and his sensei Kakashi Hatake; in his quest to become Hokage, the most respected ninja in the village. | |||||
| Main Characters: * Naruto Uzumaki - A 12-year old boy who contains the Nine-Tailed Fox spirit within him and is loathed by the village because of it. He wishes to become Hokage so people will respect him. He has a crush Sakura Haruno. Together with Sasuke & Sakura, he makes up Team 7. His signature jutsus are Shadow Clone Jutsu & Rasengan. * Sasuke Uchiha - Another 12-year old boy, he (aside from his brother, Itachi) is the last survivor of the Uchina clan, which bares the Sharingan bloodline trait. He wishes to kill Itachi murdering their entire clan. Sakura Haruno & Ino Yamanaka both have a crush on him. By the end of Part 1, he joins Orochimaru to get revenge on his brother. His signature jutsu is Fire Style: Phoenix Flower Jutsu, Lion's Barrage, & Chidori. * Sakura Haruno - The girl of Team 7, she has major crush on Sasuke. She is notable by her pink hair and perfect Chakra control. She wishes to be less of a burden to her teammates. Naruto Uzumaki and Rock Lee both have a crush on her. * Kakashi Hatake - The leader of Team 7, one of his eyes is normal while the other contains the Sharingan. He also teaches Sasuke how to use Chidori. His signature jutsu is Lightning Blade. Notable Characters: * Hinata Hyuuga - A member of Team 8, led by Kurenai Yuhi, she contains a bloodline trait known as the Byakugan & is infatuated with Naruto. * Ino Yamanaka - A member of Team 10 she and Sakura were once best friends, until their competition for Sasuke's affection got into the way. Her signature jutsu is Mind Transfer Jutsu. * Shikamaru Nara - Another member of Team 10 he is a lazy student, yet he has an IQ over 200. It is hinted that he and Temari may become a couple. His signature jutsu is Shadow Possesion Jutsu. * Rock Lee - A member of Team Guy, he was born without any ninjutsu or genjutsu skills. He strives to prove that someone who can only use Taijutsu can be a great ninja. He idolizes his sensei, Might Guy. He, like Naruto is infatuated with Sakura. Signature moves include Primary Lotus & Hidden Lotus. * Gaara - He comes from the Village Hidden in the Sand and contains the One-Tailed Shukaku spirit within himself. His father is the 4th Kazekage. Before the Chunin exams arc, he only fought for himself and thought he only existed to end others' existence. After his battle with Naruto, he gains a new outlook on life and becomes a good guy. During part 2, he becomes the 5th Kazekage. His signature jutsus include Sand Coffin & Sand Burial. * Temari - Gaara's sister, she is the oldest of the three sand siblings. She wields a giant fan as her signature weapon in order two perform two of her signature jutsus, Summoning Jutsu: Windsickle Weasel & Wind Scythe Jutsu. It is hinted that she and Shikamaru may become a couple. * Might Guy - Leader of Team Guy, he idolized by Rock Lee and is Kakashi's friend/rival. His signature moves include Dynamic Entry and Morning Peacock. * Jiraiya - One of the three Legendary Sanin, he is a big pervert & teaches Naruto how to use the Rasengan. He also helps Naruto control the Nine-Tailed Fox's jutsu. His signature jutsu is Summoning Jutsu in combination with Fire Style: Toad Flame Bombs. He trains Naruto during the timeskip between Part 1 & 2. * Tsunade - Another member of the Legendary Sanin, she is a master of medical Ninjutsus &, despite her appearence, is in her fifties. She trains Sakura during the timeskip between Part 1 & 2. She is currently the 5th Hokage. Villains: * Zabuza - An assasin originally hired to assasinate Tabuza in order to stop a bridge from connecting the Land of Waves to the mainland. Was once one of the Seven Swordsman of the Mist. His signature jutsus include the combined Hidden Mist/Silent Killing Jutsu & Water Style: Water Dragon Jutsu. * Haku - A girl who contains the bloodline trait Hyoton, Zabuza uses her as a "tool". She gives Naruto tips on how to become stronger. There has been controversey as to whether Haku is male or female. His signature jutsu is Crystal Ice Mirriors. * Orochimaru - He is another member of the legendary sanin who is apparently immortal. He stays immortal by changing his spirit to a new body. He originally his next body to be Itachi, but Itachi proved to powerful. Since then, he has gone after Sasuke instead. He also has a loyal servant named Kabuto Yakushi. Despite not being a Kage, or rarely being in his own village, he is in charge of the Village Hidden in the Sound. By the end of Part 1, Orochimaru may get his new body. However, by Part 2, he seems to have been killed by Sasuke. He was also once a member of Akatsuki. His signature jutsus seems to include the Grass Cutter Blade, Summoning Jutsu: Giant Snake Manda, and Summoning Jutsu: Reanimation. Akatsuki: A group of 10 S-Rank Criminals who wish to gain the nine tailed beasts in order to fulfill their goal of world domination. Some of these criminals are: * Itachi Uchiha - Sasuke's brother, he contains the Mangekyo Sharingan and killed his own clan. His partner is Kisame Hoshigaki. His signature jutsus include Amaterasu & Tsukuyomi. * Kisame Hoshigaki - Formerly one of the Seven Swordsman of the Mist. His partner is Itachi Uchiha. He wields a sword called Shark Skin. His signature jutsu is Water Style: Shark Bomb Jutsu. * Deidara - First villain in Part 2. He kidnapped Gaara and was involved in the extraction of the One-Tailed Shukaku which resulted in Gaara's death. His former partner was Sasori until his death. Current partner is Tobi. Signature jutsu includes Exploding Clay Jutsu. * Sasori - Grandson of Chiyo. The only part of thim that was organic was his heart. Former partner was Orochimaru & his partner before his death was Deidara. Signature jutsu is Red Secret Jutsu: Performance of A Hundred Puppets. * Tobi - Current partner of Deidara. Apparent resistance against attacks. Rumored to be Kakashi's friend Obito Uchiha. * Hidan - Partner of Kakuzu. He is granted immortality by the deity Jashin. Responsible for killing Asuma Sarutobi. * Kakuzu - Hidan's partner. Has four hearts representing water, wind, fire, and earth chakra. Killed by Naruto's Wind Style: Spiraling Shuriken. * Zetsu - Looks like a Venus flytrap. Cannibalistic. * Leader - Rumored to be 4th Hokage |
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| Media Information: * Part 1 Episode Run Japan: 10/3/02 - 2/8/07 U.S.A.: 9/10/05 - current Canada: 9/16/05 - current UK: 7/22/06 Australia: 9/27/06 - current 1/12/07 New Zealand: 9/27/06 * Part 2 Episode Run Japan: 2/15/07 - current * Manga Run Japan: 11/99 - current U.S.A.: 8/16/03 - current |
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| News: Next Dub Episode: Attack! Fury of the Rasengan! & The Fifth Hokage! A Life on the Line! (Both air on July 7, 2007) Next Japanese Episode: Hiruko vs. Two Kunoichi (Airs July 19, 2007) Next English Manga Volumes: Euology, Itachi's Power, & Tsunade's Choice (Released September 4, 2007) Next Japanese Volume: Possible October Next English Video Game: Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Heroes PSP Next Japanese Video Game: Naruto Ninja Council 5 DS |
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