becoming stronger ninja in the process. While some of these teachers were more than happy to take Naruto under their wing, it took a little bit of convincing from others, which makes sense ...

Outside of the spheres of the renowned Hidden Leaf, Sand, and Cloud Villages, other small villages that contribute greatly to the rich tapestry of Naruto.

He played a huge part in molding the animeâ s hero into a powerful ninja and was the first ... mentee Nagato who â like Naruto â he took under his wing and trained.