Naruto is definitely a different ninja in the shinobi world. For starters, he has a nine-tailed demon fox sealed inside him and is on a diet that most is ramen. But what really sets him apart is his ability to do tricks that no one else would ever think of.
While most shinobi rely on traditional techniques like taijutsu, ninjutsu, and genjutsu, Naruto surprises everyone with his hilariously clever techniques that aren’t always intentional.
One of the most memorable examples of his unconventional style was during the Chunin Test match against Kiba. In a moment of courage, Naruto blew an air biscuit right in front of his opponent’s nose which was a thousand times more sensitive than the average nose.
This unexpected approach not only revealed Naruto’s unorthodox thinking but sent his opponent and the audience into shock and disbelief. This moment is hilarious and also beloved by fans. However, there are aspects of Naruto that true ninja fans might hate.
Even Masashi Kishimoto, the creator of Naruto, understood that hardcore ninja fans would never truly accept Naruto as a traditional ninja.
Masashi Kishimoto Acknowledges Naruto’s Unconventional Ninja Status
In an interview, Masashi Kishimoto discussed Naruto’s iconic orange jumpsuit, which doesn’t align with the image of a traditional ninja. The bright orange color makes him more visible and compromises his stealth as a ninja.
During the interview conducted by Anime News Network, the mangaka was asked how he came up with the idea of creating a new ninja world that is different from traditional ninja series like Blade of the Immortals. He replied:
“of course, a realistic ninja is someone who wears all black with only the eyes visible, kind of lurks in the shadows, and they are assassins. That’s cool in its own way, but it’s not necessarily appropriate or really makes up for a shonen manga series. That kind of story, it would be a different genre. So I was thinking about what would be appropriate for not only a shonen manga series, but a Jump shonen manga series. I figured I wanted to take a polar opposite approach, and portray this character who wears orange.”
“It’s an orange jumpsuit, and Naruto goes ‘Hey, I’m here!’ Which is totally opposite of how a ninja should behave! It’s a paradox. But I figured, ‘Why not make this another type of real ninja?’ Of course, I had some hardcore ninja fans who were like, ‘Dude, get lost.’ (laughs)”
He further added that his hardcore ninja fans were upset because Naruto is not “how ninjas are supposed to be.”
Masashi Kishimoto learned The Importance of Hands in Manga Crafting
Somewhere in the interview, when the creator was asked about what he loves about the work of other anime artists, such as Blade of the Immortal by Hiroaki Samura, he answered:
“I think Samura-sensei really taught me about the craft of manga making, in terms of what’s cool. Especially in terms of splash scenes, he really taught me the importance of splash scenes. In his splash page scenes, a lot of times he doesn’t focus on the faces of the characters – he usually focuses on their hands. He taught me how one can focus on the hands and how important expressions using just hands can be.”
He said reading the manga by artist Hiroaki Samura gave him an understanding of the importance of focusing on the hands and how hands can convey emotion even when used sparingly.
Source: Anime News Network
