Naruto's Pain Arc: Kishimoto's Struggle to Find the Right Path

Kishimoto shows off what an inspiring character that Jiraiya is and even takes us into an arc where this sensei gives his students important life lessons, only for things to go to a dark and complex direction, where the series is full of villains. That brings the intensity as the team battles an evil organization known as the Akatsuki, one that's super determined to create more evil!

Kishimoto's Struggle:

While we often see creators at the very end, the work that it takes to create an epic, like Naruto is pretty wild. It really puts in perspective why this series, as well as others, become truly exceptional, showing just how much it means to people! Kishimoto made some difficult choices during this journey.

What's particularly interesting is that one of his big hurdles, was coming to terms with the actions of this terrible villain, "Pain." and figuring out Naruto's actions.

You're likely to think of an easy solution in these situations, for instance. You would take revenge! It really does play into some important real-life dilemmas! To put things in perspective, Kishimoto was struggling to figure this out.

• In a 2018 interview with @AshitanoGin (on Twitter) Kishimoto opened up about some behind-the-scenes details. This journey for him took a lot, it really drove him crazy! As he fought to figure this story out, he really lost sleep over this! He even said his health got bad during the night as his thoughts swirled about this very complex question!

Taking the Right Direction

Kishimoto had an intense time figuring out where to take his show. But as a dedicated artist. There are key principles about story telling, even with the desire for great success as it might put writers into an easy path! This time around, his editor encouraged him to find the most engaging storyline even though fans might be demanding certain outcomes to certain moments in a story. Kishimoto went down a road where he chose the best narrative.

• He really fought to find a unique resolution that reflected the complexities of human behavior and actions!
• You know, everyone might just want to go right for that revenge. This Kishimoto, decided to change the way the storyline played out!

Naruto ultimately decided not to follow that road of violence. The choice was very complex and profound and gave a great perspective for all of us! He understood, at a deep level, the motivations of Pain.

He decided to forge his own path. Naruto really takes an incredibly remarkable turn as he embraces compassion, rather than rage, giving viewers something that can really inspire!

Kishimoto, a true master of Storytelling, makes it clear just how committed he was to creating something truly moving, in this intense moment.

He truly takes this complex event and gives it an extraordinary perspective in a meaningful and authentic way. You can feel this story and really get caught up in this remarkable adventure! It's going to stay in people's minds for a very long time! As this special character in Naruto evolves in an amazing manner, making fans even more captivated, and what makes "Naruto", such a powerhouse! Even for Kishimoto and his work to get all of this accomplished. It's pretty hard to imagine the intensity he had to face as this series continued to grow into one of the greatest anime ever made.

It appears this amazing series will go on for generations and as it does we'll get even more amazing twists!