In the world of Naruto, where survival is only possible from fighting, children are recruited into ninja training academies as soon as they get 12. Fights in varying degrees are a norm, from civilization-ending battles to duels contained in a room.
So if you are searching for the best fight scenes in Naruto, look no further because today we will discuss the top 10 Naruto fights in the entire series.
10. Hashirama vs. Madara
Starting from Number 10, we have the legendary fight between Hashirama and Madara, the two greatest ninjas born in Shinobi history. Hashirama’s Wood Style and Sage Mode, pitted against Madara’s Susano and command over the Nine-Tails, resulting in a battle on an entirely different level never seen before.
This battle is another friends-to-enemies trope. Madara and Hashirama’s dynamic serves as a foil for Sasuke and Naruto. Madara and Hashirama created the Valley of End, where Naruto and Sasuke have several encounters. This creates a deeper link between the two duos as Sasuke’s future is mirrored by Madara. The battle ended in the “Death” of Madara.
9. Jiraiya vs. Pain
Our next battle is between a student and a teacher. The six paths of pain, the six undead Shinobi, each with individually horrifying abilities that Nagato controls, come face to face with Jiraiya. The latter being the teacher, the legendary Sannin also known as the Toad Sage.
Jiraiya entered the Hidden Rain Village to gain more insight into the country’s rule. However, he was stunned to find out the truth. Jiraiya succeeded in his Mission of Intel-gathering, resulting in this epic battle against his pupil. This fight was an emotional rollercoaster for Jiraiya, owing to his history with Pain as a former teacher. Jiraiya’s death hit Naruto harder than any other, even though he is used to losing his loved ones.
8. Minato vs. Obito
Minato Namikaze, the Fourth Hokage, was so lethal that a “Flee on Sight” order was administered by all enemy nations. After Rin’s death, Obito, the kind boy known for helping the elderly, becomes a monster. Even though Minato is responsible for the destruction of entire armies, Obito has caused entire nations to collapse. With Obito’s schemes, the Fourth Ninja War and Amegakure fell.
Obito returned to the Hidden Leaf to unleash the Nine-Tails, but Minato hindered his plan. The latter stopped Obito with a powerful Rasengan, sphere spinning chakra with immaculate destructive powers, and then sacrificed himself to stop the rampage of Nine-Tails.
The fight between Minato Namikaze and Obito is considered the beginning of tragedy as Naruto’s fate of becoming a Jinchuriki was sealed in the outcome of this battle. Eventually, Minato managed to save the village and his son with his dying breath, and Obito successfully killed his sensei.
7. Itachi vs. Sasuke
One of the most emotional Naruto Fights is Itachi’s battle with his little brother, Sasuke. Sasuke finally gets the vengeance he had been looking for since Itachi killed their parents and clan members. This fight left the fans speechless.
With the only goal in mind to kill his older brother, Sasuke was victorious, but the truth that unraveled afterward left everyone in shock. The joy from winning was washed away when tachi revealed that he had only destroyed the Uchiha Clan to protect his little brother.
This fight held a special significance since it transformed Itachi into one of the greatest heroes in the show after being depicted as a heartless villain throughout.
All the raw emotions, action, and this fight’s significance put it at the number seven spot on our list of the top Naruto Fights.
6. Madara vs. Mighty Guy
This battle was between a very unbalanced dynamic, a man with limited capabilities versus the greatest threat of the time. Mighty Guy being unable to use Ninjutsu practiced Taijutsu to unbelievable levels.
Before this battle, Might Guy was merely seen as a joke, someone who could only throw a punch at max, but he became the only Shinobi who stood up against Madara alone. He also opened the eighth and final gate of death, giving him an immense power boost.
Madara struggled against his extraordinary powers and would have possibly died if he couldn’t recover using his technique. This battle cemented Mighty Guy as one of the series’ best characters.
5. Shikamaru vs. Hidan
Shikamaru vs. Hidan is making its way to the number five spot in our selection of the top Naruto Fights. It was an unforgettable fight for Naruto fans. Shikamaru had already proven to be a competent leader with Shadow Possession Jutsu and Strategic Intellect. His opponent, Hidan, was not as clever, but he had the upper hand since no one could kill him.
Shikamaru was in a state of extreme depression after witnessing Asuma’s death. He formulated a plan to help him defeat Kakuzu and Hidan. He executed his cunning plan with help from his team members, along with Naruto and Kakashi, and managed to separate Hidan and Kakuzu.
Hidan happily followed Shikamaru, proud of his immortality, but he did not anticipate that a fate worse than death awaited him. Using his jujutsu and several explosive tags, Shikamaru buried him beneath the ground forever. This face-off made Shikamaru one of the smartest characters in Naruto. This fight was exceptional not merely because Shikamaru avenged Asuma, his sensei, but also because it was his first big win as a team leader.
4. Kakashi vs. Obito
Obito vs. Kakashi was a simple yet fascinating fight with the highest level of Taijutsu. Throughout the fight, the two opponents constantly tried to get the better of each other.
The childhood friends reunited as enemies in the Dimension of Kamui after getting diverted to entirely separate paths when Kakashi killed their teammate.
This fight is specifically unique since there are no Jutsu or hand signs, and it is mostly just a hand-to-hand fight. The blend of Sakuga’s animation and choreography makes the battle between Obito and Kakashi one of the best fight scenes in the entire series.
The most remarkable scene for the viewers was when the masked man turned out to be Obito Uchiha, leaving Kakashi stunned as he realized that the Fourth Great Ninja War was owed to his best friend.
3. Gaara vs. Rock Lee
Of course, the fight between Gaara and Rock Lee takes the third spot on our list of the top Naruto fights.
In the Chunin Exam, Rock Lee, The ultimate underdog, faced Gaara, the Jinchuriki of Shikaku. Although Rock Lee did not excel in Genjutsu or Ninjutsu, he went head-to-head with Gaara and almost beat him with his physical strength alone. Lee continuously attacked Gaara, but Gaara was not intimidated.
Things quickly turned when Lee dropped his ankle weights, allowing him to overpower Gaara completely. His pace was too quick for Gaara’s sand, and he seemed to be losing until he cushioned the impact from Rock Lee’s reverse lotus and crushed his left leg and arm. Seeing Lee’s alarming situation, the match was stopped, and Gaara was declared the winner.
Rock Lee’s determination made him a fan favorite and Gaara an unbeatable monster since he beat someone who had just beaten up Sasuke skillfully.
2. Naruto vs. Pain
Naruto and Pain had been trained under the same master; therefore, their fight held a lot of emotional baggage. The two were fighting for their morals, for the conflict in their ideologies. It was not just a fistfight but more about their trainer’s present vs. past.
The two sides of the same coin entangle into epic dispute, one being the greatest failure and the other the greatest success, entangle into an epic dispute.
Although Naruto may have succeeded in the battle, the moral winner was Pain. Nagato was born into a war-struck nation whose suffering and destruction are what flourished the nation Naruto was born into. The battle made Naruto recognize the cycle of Pain, and he vowed to stop it.
Its animation was also exceptional. I’d go as far as to say it was one of the best in the series. Naruto’s entry atop the toad remains one of the most iconic scenes.
1. Naruto vs. Sasuke
The number one fight in this list of the top Naruto fights is between Naruto and Sasuke. You probably saw this coming, as this fight is legendary.
It was Naruto: Shippuden’s final battle which was fought between Sasuke and Naruto Uzumaki. They finally utilized everything they had been training for towards each other. In this epic Naruto fight, entire landscapes were destroyed by the exertion of Six Paths Sage and the Rinnegan Mode.
Sasuke and Naruto had been adversaries since the very start, and this battle showed how far they had come since their first major battle and had been due for a rematch for 15 years. On top of that, the battle took place at the Valley of the End, the place that sent them into two diverging paths in the first place.
This battle brought the series to an immaculate conclusion. The animation was also on a different level than the rest of the battles. Initially, Naruto held back during the fight, but since Sasuke was out for blood, they both ended up using their signature moves and blowing each other’s arms off. It wasn’t only the best fight in Naruto but also one of the best fights in anime history.
