Naruto Pain Arc

One of the most brilliant moves Kishimoto made was denying us the catharsis of Naruto saving the village in real-time.

Using the "Almighty Push" (Shinra Tensei), Pain levels the entire village in one of the series' most shocking moments. naruto pain arc

The Pain Arc proves that shonen isn't just for kids. It is a vehicle for discussing the futility of revenge, the nature of peace, and the courage it takes to forgive the unforgivable. One of the most brilliant moves Kishimoto made