NARUTO NEW FACTS
Masashi Kishimoto originally wanted to make Naruto a darker story, but his editor suggested making it more lighthearted to appeal to a wider audience.
The character Gaara was inspired by a Japanese mythological creature called a tengu, which has a red face and long nose.
In the Naruto universe, the Sharingan is one of the most powerful eye techniques. It is said to have been created by the Otsutsuki clan, which is also responsible for creating the Byakugan and the Rinnegan.
Naruto's mother, Kushina Uzumaki, was originally from the Whirlpool Country, which was destroyed during the Third Great Ninja War.
The name "Naruto" is actually a type of Japanese fish cake that is often used in ramen dishes. It is also the name of a city in Japan where the dish is commonly eaten.
Kakashi Hatake, one of the main characters in the series, is known for his Sharingan eye and his ability to copy any jutsu he sees. However, he is also famous for his love of reading and has been seen reading books by authors such as Jiraiya and Icha Icha Paradise.
Masashi Kishimoto has said that he based the character of Rock Lee on his own experiences as a student. Like Lee, Kishimoto was not naturally talented but worked hard to improve his skills.
The Akatsuki, a criminal organization in the Naruto series, was originally meant to be made up of ninjas from all of the five great ninja villages. However, Kishimoto decided to make them all rogue ninjas instead.
In the Boruto series, which takes place after the events of Naruto, Naruto has become the Hokage (leader) of the Hidden Leaf Village, and his son Boruto is one of the main characters
