Here is a complete rundown of the five heroes who came to Naruto’s rescue.
Iruka Blocks Mizuki’s Shuriken
When Naruto was in the academy, one of his teachers, Mizuki, tricked him into stealing a sacred scroll by pretending it was part of an exam. It’s logical that a teenager like Naruto would be ignorant and easily influenced, but perhaps it’s a hint he’s not mature enough to be a ninja just yet.
Rather than praising him, Mizuki sought to kill Naruto with a big shuriken because he had no intention of helping him. It was only in time that Iruka, Naruto’s other teacher and de facto father figure, leapt in front of the fatal blow.
Sakura & Naruto Have Been Through A Lot
Sakura is the only member of the team who hasn’t battled by Naruto’s side at any point. She has saved him on occasion, despite the fact that he is the one who frequently rescues her.
After Orochimaru’s attack, she stepped in as genin and shielded his unconscious corpse from a bunch of sound ninjas. Her extraordinary medical skills kept Naruto alive after the Nine-Tails were ripped out of his body during the Fourth Great Ninja War. When one of their colleagues is in trouble, the others step up to help.
Kakashi Saves Naruto All The Time
The primary responsibility of a Jonin sensei is to protect their genin from harm. Kakashi spends a lot of time protecting Naruto, which is why it takes two complete series for him to advance in the ranks.
Kakashi saves him from both a gigantic swordsman and a crazed bomber by standing between them. This is a dedicated educator who will do everything it takes to ensure his student’s safety.
Kurama’s Power Has Kept Naruto Alive
It’s possible that the tailed beast’s murder of Naruto’s parents was Kurama and the boy’s first encounter with the creature. However, the bond between the two is pretty solid. Kurama has already saved Naruto multiple times before they make up. He gives him some of his strength so he can mend, take on more formidable adversaries, and even halt his fall from a cliff.
When Naruto executes a technique that should kill Kurama, he ultimately decides to sacrifice himself rather than let it succeed. Possibly no pairing better exemplifies the influence Naruto can have on other characters than theirs. Kurama transforms from a ruthless killer into one of Naruto’s closest allies.
Obito Takes Kaguya’s Attack
The regularity with which characters are impaled for Naruto’s benefit is a tad unsettling. To protect Naruto from Kaguya’s Ash Bones, Obito utilizes his own body, but he progressively disintegrates in the process. Instead of using the Kamui to save himself, he decided to use it to safeguard Kakashi.
This is the climax of Obito’s redemption arc, as he finally realizes that Naruto has the power to make the world a better place. Rarely does the major antagonist in a series sacrifice themselves to save the hero.
