Naruto: Kishimoto Officially Reveals The Strongest Ninja Before Naruto’s Era

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This article contains spoilers from the Naruto series.

In the annals of Naruto’s universe, the period spanning Naruto Uzumaki and Sasuke Uchiha stands out as one of the most perilous epochs. During this time, formidable adversaries emerged, among them the Akatsuki and the return of Kaguya Otsutsuki, the primal source of chakra. To counteract such daunting threats, it was essential to muster an unmatched level of power.

Among the various reasons, Naruto Uzumaki and Sasuke Uchiha reached such high levels of power can be attributed to their exceptional abilities among all ninjas. Their era is also considered the most powerful in ninja history. Yet, fans often ponder who was the strongest shinobi prior to this current Naruto epoch. Manga creator Kishimoto has already provided an answer, and it is none other than the First Hokage of Konoha, Hashirama Senju.

Kishimoto Has Confirmed Hashirama Senju As The Strongest Ninja Before Naruto’s Era

Hashirama Was Known As The God Of Shinobi

  • Madara Uchiha rivaled Hashirama Senju in power
  • No other shinobi came close to these two

Fans recognize Hashirama Senju as incredibly powerful, renowned not just as Konoha’s first Hokage but also as the head of the Senju Clan. Born into warfare, Hashirama never had the luxury of being weak. To shield those he cared for, he needed extraordinary might, and to ensure a brighter future for future generations, he strived for greatness. These ambitions propelled Hashirama Senju to unparalleled achievements, earning him the title of “the God of Shinobi” among ninjas.

Your brother was a finer shinobi than I ever was. — Hashirama Senju on Itachi Uchiha

It’s worth noting that Hashirama Senju wasn’t the only formidable figure in the ninja world; Madara Uchiha was equally powerful as evidenced throughout the narrative. Their climactic confrontation ended inconclusively because Madara underestimated Hashirama’s strategy of attacking from an unexpected angle. Although their skill sets were comparable, Hashirama had a reputation for enduring longer due to his stamina, making him the acknowledged strongest shinobi prior to the Naruto era.

Might Guy Eventually Surpassed Hashirama Senju

Madara Acknowledged Guy’s Power

Before Naruto’s era, there was no doubt that Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha were exceptionally powerful ninjas, but they weren’t the only ones who reached immense strength. A notable example is Might Guy. Unlike many others, he didn’t rely on Ninjutsu or Genjutsu for power. Instead, through tireless training, Guy mastered an exceptional technique known as the Eight Inner Gates.

Roar, my youth! — Might Guy

In the Fourth Great Ninja War, the man reached his pinnacle of strength, becoming so formidable that he could wound even the Six Paths Madara. It was evident at this stage that Guy surpassed both Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha in power from an earlier era. However, it’s important to note that Guy attained this level of prowess during Naruto’s time, thereby making a direct comparison with the past warriors problematic. Yet, it cannot be denied that Guy was an exceptional ninja, boasting extraordinary power that even Madara acknowledged as unmatched, particularly in close-combat skills.

On September 20, 2025, the 26th chapter of Boruto: Two Blue Vortex will be officially released. The chapter will become available at 10 AM Eastern Standard Time (EST) or 3 PM Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Just like before, enthusiasts can access and read this chapter for free on the Manga Plus and Shonen Jump apps.

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2025-09-06 15:34