10 Strongest Kage In Naruto Not From Konoha

A highlight of the Naruto series is its powerful Kages – the leaders of the different villages. While the Hokage from the Leaf Village often gets the most attention, the other villages have produced equally impressive leaders. These Kages are known and respected for their incredible strength, amazing abilities, unique bloodline traits, and overall power, not just because of their position.

While Hashirama, Tobirama, and Minato are often considered the strongest, other villages have produced incredibly powerful leaders too. This list highlights the 10 strongest Kage from all villages except Konoha, including impressive figures like Onoki and Lord Mu.

Mei Terumi

Kiri’s Formidable Fifth Mizukage

I have to admit, when people talk about the strongest Kages in Naruto, Mei Terumi doesn’t usually jump to mind. A lot of fans consider her relatively weak, probably because she hasn’t had a big, stand-alone fight where we really get to see what she’s capable of. But honestly, I think Mei is one of the most powerful female ninja in the series. She’s incredibly versatile, especially with her mastery of Lava Release and Boil Release, alongside a whole range of other advanced elemental techniques.

Even as a young ninja, Mei Terumi endured Kirigakure’s harsh graduation trials, which fueled her determination to change the village for the better. She fought alongside the other Kage against Madara, and he recognized her strong attacking skills. Despite often being the subject of humor in the series, Mei Terumi remains a highly skilled and effective leader.

Rasa

Suna’s Stoic Fourth Kazekage

Rasa is often considered a terrible father, especially given his strained relationship with Gaara from the moment he was born. Many fans also view him as a weak Kazekage, pointing to his defeat by Orochimaru, who took advantage of weaknesses within the Sand Village and ultimately betrayed him.

I’ve always been impressed by Rasa’s power; he managed to stand his ground against Shukaku on so many occasions. His Gold Dust technique is incredibly effective – not just against Shukaku, but I suspect it would work well against other ninja too. He’s a master of Water Release, and people have also noted his skill with Yin Release.

Third Kazekage

The Master of Iron Sand Techniques

Though his name is largely forgotten, the Third Kazekage is still remembered as the most powerful leader the Sand Village ever had, even after his death. His sudden disappearance almost destroyed the village, leaving it open to attack and causing widespread fear. As fans of the series know, he was ultimately killed by Sasori, a feat that took incredible skill given how strong the Third Kazekage was.

The Third Kazekage was a powerful ninja who specialized in manipulating iron sand using a rare ability called Magnet Release, making his attacks incredibly dangerous. He was also remarkably intelligent, capable of studying the powerful one-tailed beast, Shukaku, and even copying some of its techniques. Fans will also remember his strong will, which allowed him to resist Orochimaru’s control and overcome the flawed Edo Tensei reanimation jutsu.

Yagura

The Ruthless Fourth Mizukage

Yagura became well-known in the Naruto series due to both his harsh rule as the Mizukage and his unique ability as a perfect jinchuriki. He could harness the immense power of his tailed beast, completely transform, and unleash devastating tailed beast bombs. Additionally, his skill with Water Release allowed him to create mirror images that reflected and countered his opponents’ attacks.

Even before becoming the host of the Three-Tails, Yagura was a remarkably talented and well-respected ninja in the Hidden Mist Village. Like Mei, he went through the village’s brutal graduation ceremony, which required him to kill his classmates.

Gengetsu Hozuki

The Elusive Second Mizukage

Gengetsu appears unassuming, but he’s a remarkably challenging opponent in a one-on-one battle. He’s one of the most skilled genjutsu users in the series Naruto who doesn’t rely on visual techniques. His abilities as a member of the Hōzuki Clan, combined with his mastery of genjutsu, make him incredibly difficult to defeat. He’s also versatile, able to use all chakra types except wind, and possesses both Yin and Yang Release.

I’m a huge fan of watching Gengetsu fight, honestly! The old Mizukage is just such a fascinating character. It’s wild that during the war, he actually gave advice on how to beat him, but somehow all hundred jonin who fought him still lost! And get this – he was so forgetful that he didn’t even remember his final battle with Mu, the one that actually killed him! It’s both hilarious and kinda sad, but it just adds to how awesome he is.

Gaara

From Lonely Outcast to Fifth Kazekage

Gaara continues to be a powerful ninja in Boruto, even able to fight enemies as strong as Momoshiki and Kinshiki Otsutsuki. However, he was already a highly skilled Kazekage before facing those threats. He’s famous for his sand-based abilities, which let him defend his village, quickly stop opponents, and attack from a distance with incredible force.

Honestly, I’m so excited to see how much stronger Gaara gets! It really feels like he’s just getting started, but a lot will depend on the challenges he faces as the Kazekage in the Boruto series and the burdens he has to carry.

Ay (Third Raikage)

The Iron-Clad Protector of Kumogakure

Don’t underestimate the Third Raikage! He’s incredibly durable, with massive stamina and chakra. His nickname, ‘The Strongest Shield,’ is well-deserved – his body is almost impossible to break, and he’s covered in a lightning-like armor. Plus, he’s surprisingly fast for his size, able to quickly overwhelm opponents before they have a chance to respond.

The Third Raikage was incredibly powerful, known for amazing feats like battling ten thousand shinobi and defending the village from the Eight Tails for a long period. His strength was comparable to that of the Tailed Beasts, as he could survive attacks that would easily destroy other ninja.

Ay (Fourth Raikage)

The Lightning-Fast Leader of Kumogakure

No list of powerful shinobi would be complete without the Fourth Raikage, who led the Shinobi Alliance during the war. He inherited his father’s incredible strength, proving his power by easily overpowering Sasuke at the Five Kage Summit. He’s also remarkably fast, famously battling Minato Namikaze many times, with some fans believing he’s just as quick. This makes him one of the rare shinobi who could keep up with Minato’s legendary speed.

The Fourth Raikage possesses an immense amount of chakra, rivaling even the Tailed Beasts – likely comparable to the Eight-Tailed Beast. Remarkably, he not only withstood attacks from the Eight-Tails, but actually managed to break one of its horns.

Mu

The Invisible Second Tsuchikage

Mu is a remarkably powerful character in Naruto, widely respected by fans for his incredible abilities. He’s unique because he can control all five basic chakra natures, and also uses a rare technique called Dust Release, which can disintegrate opponents completely.

Let me tell you, facing Mu is a nightmare! He’s a former Tsuchikage, and unbelievably skilled. Not only can he disappear – completely vanish! – but he also doesn’t have a chakra signature. That means regular ninja just can’t detect him, making it terrifyingly easy for him to sneak up and take you out. Seriously, it’s almost impossible to sense when he’s near!

Onoki

The Veteran Third Tsuchikage

Many Naruto fans consider Onoki to be the strongest Kage besides those from the Hidden Leaf Village. He wasn’t Tsuchikage for so long without reason, and despite his small size and distinctive red nose, he’s incredibly powerful.

Like Mu, Onoki is incredibly powerful, mastering both Dust Release and Lava Release, making him one of the most respected and feared leaders. Even Madara Uchiha recognized Onoki as a formidable opponent, considering him the toughest of all the Kage. Onoki is also a great teammate, capable of boosting the abilities of others – he can make the Raikage faster and Gaara’s sand techniques more effective by reducing their weight.

2025-12-08 21:36