Responsible for the death of the Uchiha Clan and acting as quite the terrible adoptive father to Naruto, the Third Hokage ...

However, The third Hokage made some critical ones. Hiruzen Sarutobi was a student of the first two Hokages, making him a primary candidate to replace the seat.

The Third Hokage as shown in the anime (Image via Studio Pierrot) The reasons and causes that eventually led to Naruto living alone aren't revealed in the series at all.

For instance, it is known that the Third Hokage was called the God of Shinobi as well, and his strength is said to be the greatest among the Hokage during his prime days by many. Unfortunately ...

Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Third Hokage, despite being hailed as the "God of Shinobi," inadvertently shaped Konoha's darkest events through inaction. His leadership, prioritizing peace, allowed threats ...

Even the Third Hokage himself is sent to confront Naruto, but Naruto lures and defeats him with a sneak attack — his trademark “Sexy Jutsu” — and while he escapes.

From the Third Hokage to Jiraiya and even Kakashi, those tasked to watch over Naruto failed time and again, so Naruto fans are raking their failures in the slides below.

We also loved seeing the Third Hokage use the forbidden jutsu of the Reaper Death Seal, which basically summoned Death to stand beside him in battle; pretty cool, and we hope to see what he can do.

Still reeling from the death of the third Hokage as well as Orochimaru's invasion, the Leaf Village tends to it's wounds. Unbeknownst to it's citizens though, a far greater threat enters the picture.