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Be it Gaara’s bloodlust or Tsunade’s dissection,Narutohas had its fair share of creepy moments. Although Masashi Kishimoto gave some spine-chilling visuals in his manga, Orochimaru takes the cake. It’s not the unhinged creepy laughter or the skin-shedding but his experiments that are truly terrifying.
The Great Snake Sannin’s exemption deeply concerns fans even after the anime’s ending. His crimes and atrocities bear resemblances with the real-life Project Paperclip, as some fans pointed out. This adds to the eeriness and horrifying nature of his crime. Although the author provided him with normalcy in the end, several fans questioned it.
Orochimaru’s experiments in Naruto run parallel with Project Paperclip
Orochimaru is an antagonist who appears in Part 1 of theNarutoseries, written byMasashi Kishimoto. Apart from being one of the legendary Sannin, he’s notorious for his experiments and obsession with rare jutsus. His mastery over ninjutsu and kinjutsu makes him a formidable shinobi. While his excellence in jutsu makes him remarkable, he went overboard in his pursuit.
Although his thirst for knowledge and power is impressive, it proved to be lethal later on. From his body modification andcursed sealsto his perfecting Edo Tensei, Orochimaru went too far in his ambitions. Hiscreepy experimentsinvolved abducting ninjas from different clans. Some fans have linked his goals in resonance with the real-life Project Paperclip.
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The project involved German and Austrian engineers and scientists assisting the United States in its war against Japan. This project was highly controversial because of the individuals’ Nazi affiliations and history of war crimes.A Reddit userpointed out the resemblances between Orochimaru’s actions and the Paperclip Project.
Orochimaru’s previous affiliation with Akatsuki deemed him a criminal in the Hokage’s eyes. His list of crimes that were eventually pardoned also enabled him to integrate himself into society as a commoner. However, the normalcy followed by his redemption didn’t sit well.
Masashi Kishimoto’s redemption of Orochimaru didn’t sit well with fans
Narutohas had its fair share of questionable villains. While some deserved their redemption arcs, others simply make no sense. The series’ final episode aired in 2017, marking the end of the iconic ninja story. However, what did not sit well with most viewers was the author’s decision to keep Orochimaru alive.
From his medical experiments to Living Corpse Reincarnation, Orochimaruwent too farin his pursuit of knowledge. While he may possess scientific prowess, his crimes are unpardonable. His obsession with Sasuke and his knowledge of Kinjutsu led the 3rd Hokage to seal his arms. However, that did not faze him, as he defied all bounds of normalcy.
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This included cloning ninjas, performing Edo Tensei, and brainwashing Kabuto Yakushi. His actions triggered Yakushi to wage the Fourth Shinobi World War with Obito. Besides that, he lived a normal life continuing his experiments despite killing the third Hokage and many innocent Shinobis as thisReddituser pointed out.
Another Reddit user pointed out Orochimaru’s knowledge being an asset to the village.
Orochimaru’s redemption arc may have exempted him from the punishment for his crimes, but it doesn’t take away the diabolical nature of his pursuits. While he redeems himself in the storyline, fans place him in the grey area because of his past actions.
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Himanshi Jeswani is an anime writer at Fandomwire, with her work spanning over 900 articles. Her articles cover shojo, shonen, seinen, and all things beyond. Her interests, however, aren’t limited to simply anime. She has a penchant for exploring different genres of manga, be it horror, yanki, music, and food. She brings out her specialization and expertise in the performing arts through her articles. As a writer, she strives to bridge the gap between the viewers and the medium itself. To her, anime is a revolutionary medium that is capable of creating communities and stories after all.
