The Most Hated Naruto Characters

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In cartoons like anime, certain figures may elicit strong negative feelings, yet this isn’t solely due to their being villains. Factors such as a perceived sense of betrayal, disappointment from unfulfilled potential, or the aggravation of watching a character with rich story development make poor choices can lead to frustration.

In the Naruto anime, I appreciate the heroes and develop affection for characters I initially misjudge, but certain characters still provoke a lingering unease within me. These characters may exhibit harsh behavior, test our patience, defy our expectations, and create a sense that not every redemption story is justified.

Here is a list of the most hated characters in the series:

9.
Rasa

The Father Who Made His Son A Monster

As a baby, the fourth Kazekage imprisoned Shukaku, the one-tailed beast, within his own son, Gaara, for military purposes in the Sand Village. However, the sealing process went awry, and Gaara succumbed to the influence of the monster. Frustrated by this mishap, the Kazekage commanded numerous assassination attempts against his own child.

In the Fourth Great Ninja War, Rasa inflicted significant harm on Gaara, leading Gaara to learn the art of self-loathing through his bitter feelings towards Rasa. However, during this same conflict, there were instances where Rasa and Gaara found common ground and began to mend their relationship.

As a devoted fan, I acknowledge his apology and perceived remorse, but to me, one heartfelt moment doesn’t erase the years of anguish I’ve felt. Redemption remains elusive until actions consistently align with sincere words.

8.
Sakura Haruno

A Growth That Came Too Late

In Naruto’s storyline, he was deeply smitten with Sakura and frequently acted impulsively to catch her eye, but her reactions were typically dismissive, filled with sarcasm, and even harsh words. At a certain point in the narrative, she took advantage of his emotions by feigning love for him to discourage Naruto from chasing after Sasuke.

Although loving someone can sometimes be intricate, Sakura’s fixation on Sasuke bore the hallmarks of an addictive longing clouded by illusion, given that he had belittled her, neglected her, and attempted to harm her numerous times. Yet, she persistently pursued him, as if it were a preordained path.

Sakura blossomed into a highly skilled medical ninja due to her powerful strikes, eventually ranking among the most capable shinobi within the storyline. Yet, her progress didn’t eliminate the resentment and rivalry she harbored towards Ino, often favoring personal feelings over the wellbeing of her comrades, ridiculing Naruto on occasion, or being defined by emotional manipulation during the early stages of the series.

7.
Karin

A Wasted Potential

Karin, with her fiery red hair, grates on me more than she upsets me – this very reason led to her inclusion on the list. Her exceptional tracking skills and extraordinary healing talents, especially for a ninja, are nothing short of astonishing.

Instead, she often behaves like a young woman who nibbles on her arm and becomes disoriented whenever near Sasuke. Her character seems to revolve around Sasuke, making Sakura appear more balanced in comparison.

Instead of being an issue, her obsession remained unchanged. As a result, when a character consistently overlooks deceit, sacrifices her self-respect, and contributes little fresh content apart from emotional turmoil, the audience begins to feel exhausted.

6.
Orochimaru

The Predator

It’s strange to consider Orochimaru’s potential redemption because throughout the series, he consistently chooses a path marked by cruelty. His actions include conducting inhumane experiments on children, using forbidden techniques to usurp their bodies, betraying Konoha, and taking the life of the Third Hokage.

His insatiable thirst for knowledge is commendable, yet the methods he employs in his quest for power and eternal life, which border on manipulation, are challenging to overlook. His treatment of others as mere vessels devoid of emotion, without ever expressing remorse for this behavior, only adds to the difficulty of finding forgiveness.

Consequently, his failure to compensate for the minds he damaged and the bodies he exploited indicates a person who merits universal disdain.

5.
Black Zetsu

The Author Of Betrayal

It was challenging to express the intense blend of fury and curiosity I experienced when Black Zetsu unveiled that Madara had been manipulated all along in a larger scheme. He skillfully warped Indra’s animosity towards Asura, devised a curse haunting the Uchiha clan, masterminded the formation of Akatsuki, and orchestrated Madara’s eventual betrayal.

Afterward, he manipulated Obito for the purpose of instigating the Fourth Great Shinobi World War, hoping to retrieve his mother, Kaguya. However, when she finally arrived, it seemed as though the narrative had been taken over by someone else.

Above all, Black Zetsu trivialized the struggles and sacrifices of characters like Itachi, Naruto, and numerous others in the series as mere side plots in another’s storyline, and I found Zetsu intensely frustrating for doing so.

4.
Kabuto Yakushi

He Believed Power Would Make Him Whole

As a spy nurtured under Danzo’s guidance, Kabuto eventually took on the role of an apprentice under Orochimaru. Throughout his existence, he navigated life through intricate webs of deception and disguised his allegiance to Konoha while secretly supplying information to its adversaries.

Serving as Orochimaru’s chief lieutenant, he was involved in cruel scientific tests, infliction of pain, and sacrilegious mutilation, all with the goal of personal transformation. Furthermore, he mastered the Edo Tensei technique and mobilized an undead force for Akatsuki to wage battle.

In essence, he instigated conflicts between friends and even fathers versus their own sons. However, even though he gained understanding within Itachi’s Izanami loop, the destruction he caused was irreversible.

3.
Hanzo the Salamander

The Tyrant

Once upon a time, the salamander was thought to be nothing but a myth, and encountering it was believed to result in certain death. But as he aged, this creature grew increasingly wary and developed an intense desire to maintain control over the hidden village of Amegakure.

In the narrative, his relentless need for control resulted in an action so unpardonable within the series. During the time when Yahiko, Konan, and Nagato were advocating for peace in the war-ravaged Amegakure, he felt threatened and devised a trap that ultimately led to Yahiko’s demise.

Hanzo’s death at the hands of Negato was the brutal ending a tyrant like him deserved.

2.
Hiruzen Sarutobi

The Man Who Looked Away

The third Hokage was a figure striving for peace, yet unwilling to bear the true price of responsibility. This leaves me feeling disillusioned when reflecting on his character in Naruto.

In the game of life, I, as the Hokage, wasn’t the one wielding the knife against the Uchiha Clan. Yet, I stood by, watching the pieces move on the board, knowing full well that Danzo was pulling the strings from behind the scenes. But alas, I chose not to intervene, letting the game unfold as it seemed fit for someone else to decide the outcome.

1. If he didn’t take action due to fear to preserve the enforced tranquility in the village, it was evident that he wasn’t cut out for leadership.

2. Naruto, the son of the fourth Hokage and the savior of the village, faced being disliked in the very place his father sacrificed his life for, and didn’t seem to make any effort to alter the prevailing storyline.

1.
Danzo

The Architect Of Unseen Atrocities

When watching Naruto, I consistently make an effort to understand each character’s viewpoint, yet Danzo never fails to leave a bad taste. His fixation on power seems omnipresent in nearly every misfortune suffered by the Konoha Village.

He orchestrated the Uchiha massacre by deceiving Itachi into killing his own kin under the pretense of maintaining peace, and secretly taking Shisui’s eyes. Furthermore, he implanted numerous stolen Sharingan eyes from slain Uchiha clan members within himself.

Additionally, he trained child soldiers like Sai into covert operations known as Roots, stripping them of their feelings, individuality, and autonomy. What truly makes him loathsome is his self-perception as an unrecognized hero of the village, and Sasuke’s act of killing him being one of the most captivating moments in the series.

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2025-05-19 17:12