Naruto Shippuden is widely regarded as one of the greatest anime series ever released. However, if the series had been better paced and free of fillers, it would likely have received even greater acclaim, with fans readily calling it a perfect anime. Despite its flaws, many elements of Naruto Shippuden are exceptional, particularly the emotionally impactful character deaths. While fans often debate whose death was the most significant, Itachi’s, Jiraiya’s, or Pain’s, there is one death in the series that has faced considerable criticism.

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