Top 10 Saddest Naruto Deaths

Before going to the Hidden Rain, he was unsure he would return to the Leaf. But that moment during his fight with Pain when he knew he would die there was devastating. Then, seeing him so painfully killed. I teared up, but I cried like a baby when Tsunade finally let it hit her that he was gone. And of course, when Naruto wandered around the village and reminisced about him. It made it so much tougher knowing Jiraiya was Naruto's godfather, and all that time he couldn't tell him.

His death was the saddest. He was one of my favorite characters, and I still think about him to this day when I am reading the manga. His was the first and the last time I hope to cry in Naruto. It was like watching a close uncle or your father die. Seeing Naruto so devastated after his death was heartbreaking. The episode where Naruto sat on the bench and had the popsicle in his hand split in half just made it more of a reality that he was truly dead.

I remember when I found out about Itachi's death (through spoilers). I was so happy. I hated him with a burning passion. I never understood why someone would go off and kill their entire family, just like the rest of the Leaf. I thought he was a merciless savage. My cousin, however, who was way ahead of me in the show, told me that I would be sad when he died and that he had a good reason for murdering his entire family in cold blood. I didn't believe him, and when Itachi died, I was happy.

Then Obito told his story. Now, I was devastated. This poor guy had been hated by the person he loved most, exiled from his village, and killed all of his family because he was commanded to. He gave up his entire life to serve the village and had the person he loved the most chase him for his entire life, wanting nothing but to kill him. Itachi is an amazing man and an amazing brother. If you say otherwise, we can fight.

He was my favorite character from the beginning. His fighting style and techniques were so awesome, until Naruto defeated him in the Chuunin Exams. At that time, I began to like Naruto. But Neji is still number one.

I left Naruto for 4 years, thinking all was well. When I searched for Neji's pictures on Google for a profile pic, I saw "Neji death". I thought it was imaginary, but it was true. I didn't cry when I watched it. I was just sad.

It's a good thing that the Shinobi Forces honored him with a bird formation counterattack. He's still my favorite. But for now, I'll go for Naruto.

Ok. I hate that these two died. And I love them so much, they're probably still some of my favorite characters. But when they died, I just wasn't sad. They had been dead for so long before they showed the scene that it wasn't sad for me anymore. For example, I bet no one got sad when they figured out Albert Einstein died, except for the people who were there when it happened. Being warned about something kind of takes away the ability to be sad about it in some circumstances. And this was one of them for me.

I believe the death of Minato and Kushina is the saddest. It shows the love between parents and their son, as well as their sacrifices to protect the Hidden Leaf.

It's heartbreaking that Naruto never got to meet his parents right after his birth. The saddest part is when Kushina tells Naruto all the things he should do as he grows up.

I kind of always knew he would die when the episodes leading up to it featured him more than usual. The episodes got us on a personal level with him and showed us into his life so that we could be more affected by his death and so that it would mean something. I did not cry because of his death. I cried because Shikamaru is my favorite character, and I could feel his pain and hurt. He's always so chill and laid back, but when Asuma died, he kind of lost himself, and I wanted to hop into the scenes and hug him.

Also, with Kurenai, she was heartbroken, to say the least. They were one of my OTP when they started showing more of his life. So many people were affected emotionally and mentally, like with Neji's death.

The Third Hokage was a legend, and he fulfilled his role perfectly. He was also one of Naruto's first friends, and it was sad to know he couldn't be there anymore to see him become a great ninja.

The last part, when he was closing his eyes, about to die and for the last time sees Orochimaru as a kid. This scene killed me. I replayed and tortured myself over this scene.

When he died, it was like watching a soldier die fighting against 100 people. He cared so much about the village and Konohamaru. Rest in peace, Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Kurama was with Naruto since day one. If this isn't number one, I don't know what is.

Never before have I cried so hard at a media piece. When the ending song started playing, with all the time they spent together, I just lost it. I even knew it was coming, but I still went into mourning mode.

Yahiko's death was one of the saddest deaths! He didn't want Nagato to feel the pain and guilt from being forced to kill himself (as in Yahiko) or Konan, so he killed himself.

It was so sad because he trusted Nagato to create a better future, but his path turned dark.

Yahiko killing himself so that Nagato didn't have to kill him or Konan was the saddest thing ever. Yahiko knew that Nagato couldn't kill either of them, and he didn't want Nagato to feel guilt, so he let himself die.

Nagato was so full of hurt, and Konan was just bound to that agony because of her love for him and her loss of Yahiko.

I can see why Naruto is so loved. It's masterful.

Sasori lost his parents at a young age and developed incredible skills in the art of puppetry after his grandmother, Lady Chiyo, introduced him to the craft. As a puppet maker and user, Sasori made some of the most powerful puppets in the series, even replicating his own parents through puppets that imitated their appearances.

Eventually, Sasori became obsessed with preserving his life and replaced most of his body with that of a puppet to extend his life, which caused his appearance to never change. The death of his parents at such a young age impacted Sasori greatly, as he could never fill the void of love that was lost with their deaths.

Sasori's death at the hands of his grandmother, Lady Chiyo, and Sakura was tragic because he never found a way to fill the loneliness in his heart, choosing to make the puppet copies of his parents end his life rather than be defeated.

Gaara, Gaara, Gaara. An amazing dude. Sure, he started off as a demon that we probably all wanted to die, but he turned into one of the people we would've hated dying the most. Now, somewhere deep inside, I knew that Gaara would have to die eventually. I knew that Madara awakened the Ten Tails and that you needed every other tailed beast to do that far before I ever reached that point in the anime. But I never expected it.

When he died, I kept on waiting for him to randomly pop awake and explain some long strategy that kept him alive even though they took his tailed beast away. But they didn't. Honestly, I was probably more angry than Naruto was when I figured out that he was really and truly dead. But I knew that he was alive later on in the show, which really confused me. I didn't see any possible way for him to come back to life. But luckily, in the end, Chiyo came in with the clutch.

I am voting for Kisame not because I think he has the sadder death, but because he deserves to be higher on this list. Kisame died in a way that made you rethink who he really was. He died much like Itachi did, sacrificing his life to save something important.

I consider this sad as hell because of how he felt when he died. He actually felt that he wasn't that terrible of a person because he was dying for the cause he and his friends believed in. And that flashback when he died just made it even harder!

Kisame's last words to Itachi were almost heartbreaking. His death wasn't sad until you realized the pain he took on for his village. It changed my whole opinion of him. After his death, he became one of my favorite characters.

When Madara died the second time, I cried. I always thought Madara was an awesome character and still do, but I hated him for what he did for his Tsuki no Me plan. Then I realized during the war that he was doing this for peace.

When he was backstabbed, he realized that he was wrong and that maybe he should let future generations maintain peace. He finally accepted death. He finally accepted to rest in peace.

Madara the GOAT! I love this guy! I wished he'd killed Kakashi the trash so that he would never come back to life. I swear, Kakashi screwed up Obito's life the moment Obito threw himself on that boulder instead of the 'genius' Kakashi who wanted to leave behind a teammate because he's that cool (friend killer and always will be).

Yes, Kakashi came back, but that doesn't change how sad his death was. We saw Kakashi from almost the very first episode. He was/is the main character's sensei, his wisdom helped get the storyline on the right track, and he never gave up on what was right. He had the worst childhood ever. His mother died when he was very young, his father committed suicide for saving his friends, and he went into a state of depression after his friends died. That's a lot to throw at one guy, but Kakashi stayed good at heart.

How he made peace with his father after he died brought on a whole new level of sad. Kakashi told his father about his life and how he forgave him, so The White Fang could finally rest. Kakashi came into our life as a character in a show or book, but he became a hero in our mind, and he'll leave as a legend.

This was really sad, as I think that Shizune had a pretty rough childhood. Dan Kato says that his little sister was killed in battle, and since Shizune's last name is never mentioned, I believe that this was her mother that was killed, and I don't think her dad was around.

After Dan died, she probably had no family left, so she had to go with Tsunade. I actually cried in this one, and I almost never cry.

This was so sad. I love Shizune. She must have gone through a lot as a child, as I don't think her parents were alive. After her uncle died, she had to leave Konoha with Tsunade. This one almost made me cry.

Man, the whole story and awesomeness of Itachi is because of the Uchiha slaughter! It should be ranked after the death of Itachi!

If you love Sasuke, then understand this made him into who he is.

It was sad... Kind of like when Anakin Skywalker kills the younglings.

Though not the most "good" person, she was still a sweet old lady. She sacrificed her own life to save another, the ultimate act of selflessness. She felt as if she didn't do anything right, and now she would do her final thing right. It was painful to watch elders pass away, let alone give their own life away.

Chiyo should be ranked much higher. Her growth in character in her few episodes, saving Sakura multiple times, Gaara, and in a way Sasori, was remarkable. She saw her flaws and was the first person in Shippuden, at least, to tell Naruto to pursue his dream despite her disliking the Hidden Leaf.

Her story with Sasori and so much more is amazing, and her role after reincarnation is amazing too.

I didn't really find their death that sad, but seeing as they are two of my all-time favorite characters, I did cry a little.

I just loved them so much, even if they were what they were.