That being said, Naruto and Sasuke have one of the most well known and studied shōnen rivalries in anime history. The two were set up very early on as opposing forces: the underdog and the genius.

Naruto did not have parents from the very beginning, but Sasuke did, which made his loss far greater. The Uchiha knew what it felt like to have a family, and he was robbed of it by his elder brother.

Sasuke meeting the five kages (Image via Studio Pierrot) Naruto Uzumaki, the titular character of Masashi Kishimoto's iconic manga and anime series Naruto, is often considered the central figure ...

It was there fans learned plenty about the boy’s journeys post-Shippuden, and one part focused on how grateful Sasuke is for his friend. “I am in Naruto’s world.

Naruto loses Kurama when he is battling with Isshiki, and Sasuke loses his Rinnegan when he is attacked by Boruto through Momoshiki's body. These losses greatly reduce their fighting capabilities.