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The 12 Strongest Naruto Characters, Ranked

From Naruto and Sasuke to the legendary Hokage, here are the strongest Naruto characters, ranked by power and feats.

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Few power scales are as debated as Naruto's. Here is our ranking of its strongest characters, weighing jutsu, feats and sheer impact. Spoilers ahead.

Quick answer An end-of-series Naruto and Sasuke sit at the very top, rivalled only by legends like Madara, Hashirama and the Otsutsuki.

The ranking

RankCharacterWhy
1Kaguya OtsutsukiThe origin of chakra; god-tier power
2Naruto UzumakiSix Paths Sage Mode and Kurama
3Sasuke UchihaRinnegan and Six Paths power
4Madara UchihaReanimated and nearly unstoppable
5Hashirama SenjuThe God of Shinobi
6Hagoromo (Sage of Six Paths)The founder of ninjutsu
7Obito UchihaBriefly the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki
8Itachi UchihaGenius tactician with unmatched genjutsu
9Minato NamikazeThe Fourth Hokage's blinding speed
10Pain (Nagato)The Rinnegan's Six Paths
11Kakashi HatakeThe Copy Ninja at his peak
12GaaraThe Kazekage's absolute defence

Why the top tier towers over the rest

Naruto's ceiling rose dramatically by the end, when Six Paths chakra and the Rinnegan turned its leads into near-gods. Below them, the reanimated Kage and Uchiha legends still outclass almost everyone else in the series.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the strongest character in Naruto?

Kaguya Otsutsuki is the strongest, with an end-of-series Naruto and Sasuke just below as the strongest shinobi.

Is Naruto or Sasuke stronger?

They are deliberately written as near-equals by the end — their final clash is a draw, making it one of anime's great rivalries.

How strong is Itachi?

Itachi is a genius whose mastery of genjutsu and tactics places him among the most dangerous Uchiha, even if raw power-tier characters rank above him.

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