10 powerful Shinobi who shook the world before Naruto was born

10. Obito Uchiha

In the manga/anime Naruto, Uchiha Obito is a character that brings together many elements of a strong person such as: a student of the Fourth Hokage, a member of the Uchiha clan, the only descendant of Uchiha Madara and especially his knack.

It was Obito, under the name Uchiha Madara, who launched the 4th great ninja war. In the past, the day Naruto was born, it was he who caused the Nine-Tails to destroy Konoha, indirectly causing Minato’s death.

9. Orochimaru

Orochimaru is one of the Three Legendary Sannin of Konoha along with Jiraiya and Tsunade Senju.

Some people believe that Orochimaru is the strongest of the three sannin and was a candidate for the fourth Hokage position until it belonged to Minato – Naruto’s father.

8. Third Raikage

The Third Raikage is the strongest kage in the history of Kumogakure.

At that time, he concentrated chakra in his fingers to damage the opponent.

7. Tobirama Senju

Senju Tobirama is the Second Hokage of Konoha.

Along with his brother Senju Hashirama, Tobirama was hailed as one of the strongest ninja of his time.

6. Minato Namikaze

Minato Namikaze was the fourth Hokage of Konoha. He sacrificed himself to seal the Nine-Tails Kurama, helping Konoha escape the monster’s destruction.

Minato Namikaze is one of the most outstanding genius ninjas in history and is also considered one of the strongest ninjas in the world.

5. Hanzo

Hanzo was once the leader of Amegakure before being killed by Uzumaki Nagato in the past and was nicknamed Hanzo the Salamander because he possessed the venom of this dangerous animal, just a small drop of this venom is enough to kill an animal.

Hanzo once fought alone against Jiraiya, Orochimaru, Tsunade and a platoon from Konoha village.

4. Hiruzen Sarutobi

Hiruzen Sarutobi was the longest reigning Hokage of Konoha.

3. Hashirama Senju

Hashirama Senju was the first Hokage of Konoha and the strongest shinobi of his time.

His most famous ability is using techniques related to the wood release kekkei genkai.

2. Nagato Uzumaki

Nagato, also known as Pain – the future leader of Akatsuki, was the person Jiraiya considered the destined boy in Elder Toad’s prophecy after discovering Nagato possessed the Rinnegan.

Nagato possessed the Rinnegan with both eyes and completely mastered it.

1. Madara Uchiha

Madara Uchiha is a legendary shinobi, former leader of the Uchiha clan, and Hashirama’s eternal rival.

Then, during the 4th great ninja war, he became the Jinchuuriki of the Ten-Tails, implementing the Moon Eye plan, causing turmoil in the ninja world.