Dream matchups between Naruto and the powerful characters on this list have never happened, but are the subject of much ...

Some of the best episodes within the Naruto franchise end with a shocking cliffhanger that connects them to the larger story.

However, behind the scenes, the true puppet master was Tobi, also known as Obito Uchiha ... whether explicitly or even subtly—in the Naruto franchise, which encompasses the original manga ...