Masashi Kishimoto makes a shocking revelation about how he never wanted to write one of the most iconic arcs

Naruto’s Most Famous Arc Was Not Originally Planned by the Creator

It has been nearly twenty years since the iconic anime Naruto made its way to
our screens. While a handful of shows in the anime genre run out of content
after a season or two, Naruto, on the other hand, managed to keep the audience
entertained for years. Even today, the Masashi Kishimoto original is a hot topic
among the masses. One cannot help but credit the incredible story arcs in the
show that never failed to leave the viewers hooked. However, what if we tell you
that one of the most iconic storylines in the anime was never meant to happen?

It might surprise you to know, but the tournament or the Chunin Exams arc in
Naruto was never meant to happen. We are no strangers to the fact that the
storyline is among the manga-turned-anime’s best. Not only was the arc
incredibly entertaining, it introduced us to a number of new characters and
other shinobis from the hidden leaf villages. It focused on the iconic Team 7’s
entry into the Chunin exams.

However, as per CBR
[https://www.cbr.com/naruto-editors-forced-creator-write-chunin-exams-arc/],
mangaka Masashi Kishimoto revealed during an interview that he never wanted to
write the arc. Kishimoto added how the editors at Shonen Jump forced him to pen
it down. Meanwhile, Kishimoto had an interesting reason behind why he never
wanted to write it.



As per the creator, he never wanted the story to focus on Naruto’s classmates.
He had wanted to go for a slower-paced approach towards the arc and wanted to
focus on Naruto. Meanwhile, the heads at shonen jump rather preferred to have a
more momentous approach and wanted more fights in the manga.

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As surprising as it sounds, the editors asked Kishimoto to write it even if it
kills him when the mangaka mentioned how it would kill him to write the
tournament arc. Owing to the requirements, Kishimoto decided to take a different
approach, and the result was one of the most iconic arcs from the series.


WHAT IS THE MOST ICONIC ARC IN NARUTO?

Throughout the years, Naruto introduced the audience to a number of incredible
arcs. To this day the story arcs are etched into the minds of viewers. As we all
know, there are innumerable arcs in the entirety of the manga and the show.
However, there are a handful that helped build the story in a way like no other.



Fitting the bill is the Sasuke Retrieval Arc. It is perhaps one of the most
definitive arcs in the show’s entire run. Not only did it help in the plot
progression, it also gave the fans some top class action scenes. Sasuke
Retrieval Arc followed Naruto and his friends as they are out a dangerous
mission to rescue Sasuke. Moreover, towards the end of the show takes place the
iconic clash between Naruto and Sasuke
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/anime-news-peak-from-the-start-naruto-fans-celebrate-the-18th-year-anniversary-of-an-iconic-fight-scene/].

What do you think about the mangaka’s confession? Let us know in the comments
below.

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<p>It has been nearly twenty years since the iconic anime <em>Naruto</em> made its way to our screens. While a handful of shows in the anime genre run out of content after a season or two, Naruto, on the other hand, managed to keep the audience entertained for years. Even today, the Masashi Kishimoto original is a hot topic among the masses. One cannot help but credit the incredible story arcs in the show that never failed to leave the viewers hooked. However, what if we tell you that one of the most iconic storylines in the anime was never meant to happen?</p>
<p>It might surprise you to know, but the tournament or the <strong>Chunin Exams arc</strong> in <em>Naruto</em> was never meant to happen. We are no strangers to the fact that the storyline is among the manga-turned-anime’s best. Not only was the arc incredibly entertaining, it introduced us to a number of new characters and other shinobis from the hidden leaf villages. It focused on the iconic Team 7’s entry into the Chunin exams.</p>
<p>However, <a href="https://www.cbr.com/naruto-editors-forced-creator-write-chunin-exams-arc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">as per CBR</a>, mangaka Masashi Kishimoto revealed during an interview that he never wanted to write the arc. Kishimoto added how the editors at Shonen Jump forced him to pen it down. Meanwhile, Kishimoto had an interesting reason behind why he never wanted to write it.</p>
<div class="flex-video widescreen youtube"><iframe loading="lazy" title="Sasuke vs. Gaara - Chunin Exam [60 FPS]-THE DEMON IS AWAKE!!!!" width="1170" height="658" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/794y-JtA008?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
<p>As per the creator, he never wanted the story to focus on Naruto’s classmates. He had wanted to go for a slower-paced approach towards the arc and wanted to focus on Naruto. Meanwhile, the heads at shonen jump rather preferred to have a more momentous approach and wanted more fights in the manga.</p>
<p><strong>ALSO READ</strong>: <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/anime-news-fans-vote-this-naruto-mode-as-the-best-character-design-ever/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Fans Vote This Naruto Mode as the Best Character Design Ever</a></p>
<p>As surprising as it sounds, the editors asked Kishimoto to write it even if it kills him when the mangaka mentioned how it would kill him to write the tournament arc. Owing to the requirements, Kishimoto decided to take a different approach, and the result was one of the most iconic arcs from the series.</p>
<h2>What is the most iconic arc in Naruto?</h2>
<p>Throughout the years, <em>Naruto</em> introduced the audience to a number of incredible arcs. To this day the story arcs are etched into the minds of viewers. As we all know, there are innumerable arcs in the entirety of the manga and the show. However, there are a handful that helped build the story in a way like no other.</p>
<div class="flex-video widescreen youtube"><iframe loading="lazy" title="Reviewing Naruto - The Sasuke Retrieval Arc" width="1170" height="658" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Yjai1MjLXVA?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
<p>Fitting the bill is the <em>Sasuke Retrieval Arc</em>. It is perhaps one of the most definitive arcs in the show’s entire run. Not only did it help in the plot progression, it also gave the fans some top class action scenes. <em>Sasuke Retrieval Arc</em> followed Naruto and his friends as they are out a dangerous mission to rescue Sasuke. Moreover, towards the end of the show <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/anime-news-peak-from-the-start-naruto-fans-celebrate-the-18th-year-anniversary-of-an-iconic-fight-scene/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">takes place the iconic clash between Naruto and Sasuke</a>.</p>
<p>What do you think about the mangaka&#8217;s confession? Let us know in the comments below.</p>


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