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If someone mentionsNarutofights, a long list of adrenaline-inducing ones comes to mind. When there’s a competition to draw exciting fight sequences, Masashi Kishimoto is unrivaled. The fights in the series are never too long or unnecessarily drawn out, and it’s oddly satisfying to see the quick back-and-forth of powerful attacks.
While there are many wonderful fights throughout the series, the originalNarutostands out with its brutal ones. Seeing the young genin standing their ground against more experienced characters gives a boost to the already high levels of excitement.
Speaking of fights in the original series, there’s a painfully underrated Sasuke fight that doesn’t get enough recognition for how well-choreographed it is. Interestingly, theNarutoarc that featured the fight wasn’t even a part of Kishimoto’s plan. So, if you’re intrigued about which fight it is, then here’s everything you need to know about it!
The First Fight in the Forest of Death Showcased Sasuke’s Brilliance
MostNarutofans are aware of the fact that many plotlines in the series were suggested by the editor, including the Chunin Exam arc. For an arc that wasn’t even his own idea,Masashi Kishimotosurely delivered some of the best scenes. From the written exam to the one-on-one matches, we witnessed many interesting twists and match-ups, and most of them are still fondly remembered by fans.
However, when the characters had just entered the Forest of Death, the first opponent that Team 7 faced gave us a glimpse of their abilities. Before that, they always hadKakashi supervising them. An Amegakure Shinobi transformed himself into Naruto to deceive Sasuke and Sakura.
“It doesn’t matter where you are looking”: Masashi Kishimoto’s Genius Created the Most Realistic Experience for Naruto and Sasuke’s Fight Scenes that Were Both Simple Yet Complex
While Sakura couldn’t tell the difference, Sasuke caught on to little signs and immediately attacked him, forcing him to reveal his identity. As soon as he revealed his true identity, Sasuke started barraging him with attacks. The fight was primarily hand-to-hand combat paired with surprising attacks. From the clink of their kunai to Sasuke pouncing from one tree to the other, there wasn’t a single dull moment.
For how quick it was, the fight showed us some of the best moments. As effortlessly as the characters moved, it’s surprising that the intensity was noticeable. As soon as Naruto was freed, Sasuke adjusted his fighting style according to his moves. As a genin with minimal experience, he outdid himself.
Visual Aspects Aside, This Fight Prepared Us For the Future
The music and the sound effectsthroughout the fightperfectly complemented every move the characters made. It was great to see the perfectly choreographed moments that kept us hooked to every frame. The fight was undoubtedly stunning, but it showed us how adept Sasuke was. He didn’t let his guard down even for a second andwas also mindful of Sakuraand Naruto’s position.
“Sasuke was no longer even Naruto’s real equal”: Masashi Kishimoto Gave Sasuke Fans a Harsh Reality Check With a Fight That Nearly Killed Him
It was made clear fairly early onthat Sasuke is a genius, but seeing him in action highlighted the difference between him and his peers. Most fights in the series are thoroughly enjoyable. Among them, this one deserves a special mention for introducing us to how ruthlessNarutocould get at times.
Narutois available to stream on Netflix.
Laveena Joshi
Anime Writer
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Laveena is an anime content writer at FandomWire. Having written more than 800 articles, she’s an expert in mainstream shonen series, ranging from the bizarre world of JoJo’s to the expansive worldbuilding of One Piece.With her formal education in Journalism and Mass Communication, she explores entertainment journalism through the lens of anime and manga, from mainstream and classic titles to niche and obscure ones.
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