Tragedy in the Naruto series is not just about loss but what it leaves behind and how it shapes those who survived. The writer, Masashi Kishimoto, uses death, sorrow, and tragedy in the story, making ...

The deaths of Zabuza and Haku, coupled with Sasuke’s near-death experience, set a grave tone for the rest of the show, setting a precedent that death is a concrete part of Naruto’s narrative.