If the Fourth Ninja World War had a more “noble” goal and united the five great villages, then it was somewhat different from the previous three wars.
The previous three ninja wars were filled with political conflicts and egos from each village, which ultimately resulted in many casualties.
What are some quick facts about the first three wars in the ninja world?
1. The first war started since the village system started
crunchyroll.com/naruto-shippudenAfter Hashirama created Konoha, his concept was copied by other villages, and not long after that the First Ninja World War broke out.
As if each village wanted to show its ability and position above other villages that had just been formed, all five large villages were involved here.
The main trigger is unknown, but it is likely Madara attacking Mu and the young Onoki of Iwa who “tainted” the peace process between Konoha and Iwa.
Hashirama even invited all the village leaders to talk about peace and share Bijuu evenly so that the strength of all large villages becomes stable.
2. The first war ended with a truce
Tobirama’s scene in Shippuden. (Doc. Pierrot/naruto-shippuden)The First Ninja World War lasted quite a long time. Although there are no clear details, I believe the first war was the longest of the four wars.
The reason is because this war lasted from Hashirama’s tenure to the end of Tobirama’s tenure.
Konoha itself lost Tobirama at the end of the war because he sacrificed himself to fight against Kinkaku and Ginkaku’s troops from Kumo.
After the five villages were greatly affected by the war, finally the five villages agreed to end the war with a ceasefire, not for the purpose of peace, so that several years later the second war occurred.
3. The second war gave birth to many important characters
Sannin in Shippuden. (Doc. Pierrot/Naruto: Shippuden)For the development of the series Narutoin the Second Ninja World War gave birth to many important characters.
In this war the three Sannin namely Jiraiya, Orochimaru, and Tsunade got their nicknames from Hanzo.
Tsunade can also cure Chiyo’s poison which is known to be deadly, so Tsunade is known as a great medical ninja.
Nagato was orphaned at this point and along with Yahiko and Konan was trained by Jiraiya in the same war.
Sakumo Hatake killed both of Sasori’s parents, becoming a village hero with the nickname White Fang of Konoha. In the same war, Sakumo failed to carry out a mission because he helped his friend and then finally committed suicide before the third war.
4. Konoha and Iwa are always involved in the Ninja World War
various sourcesFor a long time, it has been known from the perspective of combat troops that Konoha and Iwa are both strong.
This is proven by Konoha and Iwa who were always involved in the Ninja World War and even became the main villages in the war, including the third one.
Even in the Third Ninja World War, it initially erupted from the conflict between Konoha and Iwa which spread to other villages, namely Suna, Kiri, and Kumo.
The Third Shinobi World War was the first war in which one specific village, Konoha, won and Iwa lost.
This happened because Minato managed to destroy the Iwa army’s logistical support access, namely the Kannabi Bridge, so that the Iwa army lacked assistance in the war and was forced to retreat.
It is said that Onoki was also forced to admit defeat to Hiruzen in this third war. Konoha and Iwa agreed to end the war.
5. Team Minato’s moments occurred a lot in the third war
crunchyroll.com/Naruto ShippudenIt was as if the Third Shinobi World War was built in such a way that it was only for Minato’s team, which consisted of Minato, Kakashi, Obito, and Rin.
In this war Obito “died”, so Kakashi got Sharingan and his story as Kakashi the Copycat Ninja begins.
Minato also managed to destroy the Kannabi Bridge so he was known as Konoha’s hero because after that Konoha won this war.
Later after this incident Minato was appointed as Hokage Fourth.
In a similar moment, Rin also dies at the hands of Kakashi and Obito turns completely evil, joining forces and carrying out Madara’s plan.
So those are the brief facts about the First to Third Ninja World Wars. Naruto. Is it in Boruto will there be a big event like this too?
First published August 16, 2021, republished August 4, 2024.
