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Naruto or Sasuke. Naruto centers on Naruto Uzumaki the protagonist and his adventures in Land of Shinobi where he and friends fight against various forces of evil. Sasuke is one such friend. Who is stronger between Naruto or Sasuke, though? Who would win if the two were to fight?
By miljov stars
Although Naruto proved to be stronger than Sasuke in the end, Sasuke was still more skilled and had greater success in their fights. They fought five more times.
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Speaking of Naruto vs. Sasuke, there’s still a lot to be said. We will continue to examine their abilities and powers in greater detail throughout this article and determine who is stronger: Naruto or Sasuke.
Naruto vs. Sasuke: Powers & Abilites Compared
Before we give our verdict, it is important to determine the abilities and powers of both protagonists.
We’ll start off with Naruto Uzumaki. He is quite an interesting character, as he started off as a very inept and weak ninja (shinobi), only being able to master the completely useless s**y Technique. On the other hand, with time, Naruto not only mastered more complex techniques but also became – as most think – the most powerful shinobi in history. He was able, at the peak of his powers, to defeat some of the strongest fighters in the franchise.
Additionally, he has large reserves of extremely strong chakra that are activated as the anime progresses. Naruto was also able to improve his jinchuriki abilities, but he used only half the Kurama (the Nine-Tailed Beast), during his transformations. Thus, he did not use his full potential. Let us now look at how the official databooks list Naruto’s powers.
| Databook | Ninjutsu | Genjutsu | Taijutsu | Speed | Strength | Intelligence | Stamina | Seals for hands | Total |
| First | 2 | 1 | 1.5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 14.5 |
| Second | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1.5 | 4 | 1 | 18.5 |
| Third | 4 | 2 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3 | 5 | 1.5 | 26 |
Sasuke was a natural talent, and was believed to be stronger than Naruto. Sasuke’s general skill level was high. He was an extremely skilled shinobi and could master even the most complicated techniques. Although he has a strong chakra, unlike Naruto, it is dark and mostly composed of negative energy. This is where Sasuke gets his immense powers. Unlike Naruto, Sasuke only has one Rinnegan so, in this aspect, Naruto’s abilities are higher. Let’s look at the official numbers.
| Databook | Ninjutsu | Genjutsu | Taijutsu | Speed | Strength | Intelligence | Stamina | Seals for hands | Total |
| First | 2.5 | 1.5 | 2.5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 18.5 |
| Second | 3.5 | 1.5 | 2.5 | 3.5 | 3 | 2.5 | 3 | 3 | 22.5 |
| Third | 5 | 4 | 3,5 | 4.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 4 | 31.5 |
As you can see from the official statistics, Sasuke appears to be stronger. However, neither the manga or anime support this. Naruto was often the stronger of them all, with even Sasuke declaring that Naruto was superior.
Who is stronger Naruto or Sasuke
We are going to give you our final verdict in this section, but before that – let us see how the fights between Naruto and Sasuke played out. The two of them fought five times – twice in Naruto and thrice in Naruto Shippuden – and this is how it played out:
- “The Battle Begins: Naruto vs. Sasuke” (Naruto, ep. 107) – Sasuke challenges Naruto to a fight and Naruto accepts. After exchanging blows, the two men head up to the roof. Naruto forms a Rasengan and Sasuke prepares his Chidori. The fight is ultimately interrupted by Kakashi, but it seems that Naruto’s Rasengan was stronger than Sasuke’s Chidori, which angers Sasuke as it seems that Naruto is stronger. End result: Inconclusive
- “A Cry on Deaf Ears” (Naruto, ep. 128) – this is actually a several episode-arc that included not only the battle between two bitter rivals, but also an exploration of Sasuke’s past. Despite Naruto repeatedly hitting Sasuke in battle, Sasuke didn’t seem to sustain any injuries. He beat Naruto to death at one point and then admits to killing him later. They fight on, increasing their respective powers each day. Sasuke was unable to counter Naruto and eventually achieved Cursed Seal Level 2. He defeats Naruto but is severely injured. Outcome: Sasuke Wins
- “Two Fates” (Naruto Shippuden, ep. 215) – this two-episode fight presented a small-scale fight between the two, which ended in a discussion and Sasuke leaving. This was more of an examination of character than a fight. End result: Inconclusive
- “Meeting” (Naruto Shippuden, ep. 257) – this was a flashback episode showing Naruto’s childhood and his constant fights with Sasuke in the Academy. Irresponsible and clumsy as he was when he was a child, Naruto wasn’t able to defeat Sasuke at the time. Outcome: Sasuke Wins
- “The Final Battle” (Naruto Shippuden, ep. 476) – the epic clash between Naruto and Sasuke also marked the end of the whole saga and a fitting, emotional end to their rivalry. We’ve already talked about the battle in a previous article, where we told you of its epic proportions and importance. This article can only confirm that Sasuke eventually conceded defeat in this final battle, thus admitting that Naruto was the stronger. Outcome: Naruto win
You can see that although Sasuke appeared stronger, when it came to deciding the fate of the shinobi universe, Naruto was the stronger one. He is, by most – and ultimately even Sasuke – perceived as the strongest shinobi in history, so it’s natural that he is stronger than even the naturally talented Sasuke. They became close friends, and they were able to become two powerful shinobi who are said to have the power to end all of the world.
