In the Naruto series, Sasori was a former member of the Akatsuki and proved to be a formidable adversary for Sakura and Chiyo. Hailing from the Land Hidden in the Sand, he was renowned and feared by shinobi from numerous nations. Sasori’s unique talent was his mastery in creating and manipulating puppets.
Coming from the Land Hidden in the Sand, he is often compared by fans to some of the most powerful shinobi in the region. While there are not many characters who have received significant screen time, the Kazekages (the leaders of the Sand Village) can be likened to Sasori.
According to both the Naruto anime and manga series, it appears that this particular character is the strongest among the Kazekages produced by the village, if not the strongest overall.
Examining Sasori’s Role in the Sand Village as a Puppet Master
Despite not receiving much screentime among the other antagonists in the series, Sasori still managed to make his presence felt and strike terror into every shinobi that crossed paths with him in the short time he was given.
As previously mentioned, he is an individual who has crafted a multitude of puppets, each equipped with a variety of weapons and attachments capable of injecting poison and causing instant death.
Through confirmation in the manga series, it was established that Sasori held a top position among all Kazekages in the eyes of the fanbase. The manga also revealed that the Third Kazekage of Sunagakure (Land Hidden in the Sand) was considered the most powerful in the village’s history.
He was someone whose battle intellect was so impressive that it caught the attention of Sasori in the anime and manga series. The latter acknowledged facing significant resistance while attempting to eliminate the Third Kazekage.
He was able to comprehend Shukau, the One-Tailed Beast, on a deep level, allowing him to imitate its techniques. This ultimately led to the Third Kazekage’s creation of the Iron Sand.
Despite being shown as a puppet during his fight against Sakura Haruno and Chiyo, it was confirmed in both the anime and manga series that Sasori successfully killed the Third Kazekage.
Among the mentioned characters, only Gaara and Rasa can be compared to the two remaining Kazekages. In the series, both are considered weaker than the Third Kazekage, despite Gaara being the Jinchuriki of the One-Tailed Beast. However, it can be argued that Gaara, in his current adult form, is slightly stronger than the Third Kazekage.
Despite Rasa’s impressive fighting skills, they paled in comparison to the Third Kazekage’s capabilities. This leads us to believe that Sasori is possibly the strongest Kazekage in the series, surpassing even his predecessors. The only viable contender who could potentially defeat the puppet master is Gaara, but only if he fully harnesses the power of the One-Tailed Beast in their battle.
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