As Naruto was able to defeat Pain physically, his compassionate demeanor was able to sway him from his original path of destroying the village and instead, sought redemption following his own demise.

Anime adaptations of popular manga are always a hotbed of controversy and argument among rabid fans. Iconic series such as Naruto and Fullmetal Alchemist showcase each side of this coin.

Naruto’s new manga one-shot references a tear-jerking scene featuring Jiraiya. By Megan Peters. ... It is there he died by the hands of Pain, leaving Naruto’s last memory of Jiraiya at their ...