Common questions about Naruto

Short answers, pulled from the story.

Who created the Naruto manga series?

Masashi Kishimoto created the Naruto manga series. The author drew inspiration from his hometown of Okayama and Japanese cultural traditions to develop the story.

When did the Naruto manga series begin?

The Naruto manga series began publication in 1999 and ran for fifteen years. The story concluded with the original series before transitioning to the sequel Boruto: Naruto Next Generations.

Where is the village of Konoha located?

The village of Konoha is hidden within the Land of Fire. The design of this village was inspired by the author's hometown of Okayama in Japan.

How many copies of the Naruto manga have been sold?

The Naruto manga has sold 250 million copies in circulation. This sales figure makes it one of the best-selling series in history.

Why did Naruto Uzumaki become an outcast in his village?

Naruto Uzumaki became an outcast because the Fourth Hokage sealed the Nine-Tailed Fox inside him during the beast's attack. Villagers scorned him for twelve years while the truth remained hidden from him.

Who became the Seventh Hokage after the Fourth Shinobi World War?

Naruto Uzumaki became the Seventh Hokage after the war concluded. He eventually married Hinata Hyuga and raised the next generation of ninjas.