Naruto It has a good number of very well executed concepts, but without a doubt, one of the ones that has worked best, especially in its beginnings, has been the presentation of secondary characters. Shikamaru, Choji or Konohamaru are some clear examples, but there are two that stand out above the rest: Sakura Haruno y Rock Lee.
Both characters, despite not being as special as Naruto or Sasuke, became two of the public’s favorite ninjas, since they perfectly represent human weaknesses. In a interview released in 2006, Masashi Kishimoto explains that, if these two characters are so loved by the public, it is because they perfectly represent human weaknesses.
“Is Sakura popular in America? Well, Lee only has Taijutsu. And as a girl, Sakura is physically weaker than the others. So I understand why it’s easy to empathize with them. They represent human weaknesses.”
As Kishimoto tells it, in a world where the majority of ninjas have quite interesting powers, we find two characters who have fought from day one to become first-grade shinobi, a perseverance that, in addition to being reflected in the series, was also seen in the inspirations of many fans.
While Sakura received criticism throughout the series, Rock Lee He clearly became one of the best characters in all of Naruto. Both he and his sensei Maito Gai were a living example that, with perseverance and passion, hard work can surpass natural talent on many occasions.
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