Summary SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Naruto is an emotional and epic ninja-filled tale about a once annoying blonde orphan who inspired the world through empathy. While the beginning of the story helped launch a franchise beloved by millions, it wasn't without a few road bumps and missed opportunities.
Iruka Taught Naruto Empathy, An Ability Mightier Than Shadow Clones Naruto manga by Masashi Kishimoto, Anime produced by Studio Pierrot Close The beginning of Naruto's story paints the picture of a tragic orphan boy acting out to gain any sort of attention. While most people grew up with at least one attention-seeking and immature colleague during school, the truth behind Naruto's thirst for acknowledgment would go on to fuel the franchise's story.
Despite Naruto's adventures seeing him learn several powerful attacks, Iruka taught Naruto an even more valuable and powerful skill: empathy. Because of the village's cruel and senseless pact to keep the reason for Naruto's shunning a secret from him, he's shown no kindness from others until Iruka. After finally feeling a sense of companionship due to their shared loneliness, Naruto gained the skill of empathy that he used to melt the anger so many of his future foes held.
Related Naruto's Strongest Jutsus Were Secretly Hinted at in the First Chapter Many forbidden jutsu in Naruto caused catastrophic damage throughout the series, and many of them were almost stolen by Naruto in the first chapter.