It is inevitable. Allow a series to go for a long enough time and, eventually, the characters will grow to the point that they are too strong. Every new villain and every new arc raises the stakes. The main characters respond by getting stronger and stronger till the fans cannot even recognize the character from their original design. This power race is inevitable in most cases, and, honestly, the whole idea of it is not bad.

Take Naruto for example. The series started out with knucklehead ninja incapable of doing the simplest jutsu. By the end of the show, Naruto is able to do god-level jutsu as he fights Kaguya. The series is not alone in this trend, and, when done right, it makes the series more exciting. The best part of Naruto is that the other characters around him were equally overpowered. Many of the shinobi that appear across the manga/show are also pumped up fighters with power beyond the normal ninja’s ability.

With so many overpowered shinobi out there, it becomes worth taking a look at which characters in the series are the most overpowered. After all, no two ninjas are created equally. The term overpowered, in this list, means merely way more powerful than any normal ninja. The entries in this list are not intended to be solid rankings. The number 25 entry could be more powerful than the number 1 entry. Finally, strength is considered by the shinobi’s proficiency in chakra control/stamina as well as jutsu mastery. The entry only needs to be overpowered in one of those fields.

With all those rules out of the way lets (Shonen) jump into Naruto: 25 Characters That Are Completely Overpowered.

Might Guy

Guy is a beast. Although he never showed a talent for genjutsu or ninjutsu, Guy is able to become one of the greatest taijutsu masters of all time. Most shinobi cannot match his speed and power.

Kakashi and Madara both remark that Might Guy is an intense force. In fact, Guy is able to almost defeat Madara Uchiha with his Night Guy kick. That is right; a single kick nearly ends one of the greatest Uchiha ever born. Guy can open all eight gates which give him unimaginable power and makes him a worthy entry on this list.

Shisui Uchiha

This entry is a bit unfair because fans do not see Shisui in combat a lot in the series. Most of his power is from other stories. Shisui is more of a legend than an actual character in the manga, but that does not mean he is not worth a spot on this list. After all, Itachi believes he is one of the most influential of the Uchiha clan.

Shisui mastered the body flicker technique that showed off his speed and physical ability. On top of this, Shisui is a wielder of the Mangekyo Sharingan and one of the few clan to unlock that power. On top of this, Kabuto could not find the proper DNA sample to reincarnate Shisui which may hint at just how gifted this Uchiha was before his ing.

Tsunade

Characters do not become a kage by accident. So, when Tsunade is offered the fifth Hokage position in the story, fans knew she must possess crazy levels of power. Those fans were not wrong.

Tsunade is the single-greatest medical-nin in the entire manga and show. She holds the ability to revive herself from near-fatal wounds, and perform medical techniques beyond most ninja’s capability. On top of this, Tsunade is stronger than the average ninja. After seeing her lead the Konoha village, it became apparent why Tsunade is considered a legendary Sannin and amazing Hokage.

Obito Uchiha

Obito is a schemer. He is tactical and intelligent enough to know when to show his cards, and when to lay low. This intellect is half of the reason that Obito becomes such a challenging villain in the series.

The other reason is that he is strong as heck. Obito lacked the talent early on, but, with time, he grew into a nearly unstoppable force. At one point, Obito is able to defend himself against Naruto, Killer B, Kakashi, and Guy all at once. That ability is no joke.

Hiruzen Sarutobi

Fans missed out on the prime years of the third Hokage’s life. Sarutobi showed promise early on in his life, and that promise helped him garner training from the first and second Hokage. That training would go one to make him one of the most powerful ninjas during his time.

A character capable of training the three legendary Sannin is undoubtedly powerful. The fact that Sarutobi is able to almost defeat Orochimaru, even in his old age, puts him on a whole other level of strength. Sarutobi is a master of natural releases and jutsu, and that ability allowed him to rise above his peers and achieve such high status.

Kakashi Hatake

Kakashi is one of the first overpowered ninja fans see in the series. His Sharingan combined with his full scope of jutsus made him a dominating force. On top of this, he shows a sharp intelligence and an ability to lead.

All of this combines into further proof that Kakashi earned his spot as the sixth Hokage. He protects the village with pride and masterfull fulfills his duty like only a truly powerful ninja can. Without Kakashi, the prospect of others entries achieving great power goes out the window.

Kisame

Kisame may not be some fans first choice for a spot on this list, but the case is there. For starters, Kisame is one of the legendary swordsmen from the Village Hidden in the Mist. So, being a member of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist gets Kisame points in the overpowered book already.

On top of this, Kisame’s chakra reserves are off the charts. He is considered the “tailed beast with no tail” by some because of that ability. Kisame proved to be a tough opponent, and he had the power to match the reputation.

Itachi Uchiha

Fans knew that Itachi was going to be powerful before they even saw the character on screen. The logic is simple: a character does not swear revenge on a man who eliminated his entire clan if that man is weak. Being overpowered is the way Itachi was designed.

Itachi shows a talent for all things Uchiha. He holds the Mangekyo Sharingan and wields the Susanoo with sheer skill. To top off this onslaught of overpowered diatribe, Itachi is one of the greatest genjutsu s to appear in the series. All of this makes Itachi one powerful shinobi.

Orochimaru

It is not easy to eliminate one kage. That alone makes Orochimaru worthy of inclusion on this list. However, this sneaky snake took down two kages (the kazekage was eliminated with the help of the sound five).

Orochimaru creates new jutsu and masters many of the techniques from all over the ninja world. He also finds a way to remain youthful and prolong his life. Orochimaru is a master of the ninja arts, and that makes him worthy of an entry spot.

Third Raikage

Sometimes, fans overlook the third Raikage. The oversight is understandable though because A is not frequently involved in the main story arcs. The legendary kage is able to make use of his screen time when it is afforded to him though.

A is considered the greatest Raikage. He is known for his incredible durability and the way he fought against the eight-tailed beast. A shows immense chakra control and the necessary talent to be considered not just the greatest Raikage ever, but one of the most powerful kage.