I know a lot of fans would be wondering because of the deep bond that Naruto and Sasuke have. But let me tell you that it was just the friendship that existed between the two.
There wasn’t any sort of romance between the two. But, yes, both had a good understanding of each other that could help them win many battles. So, Naruto and Sasuke were not supposed to be together in terms of romance, but they could have been together as each other’s support.
Relationship Between Naruto and Sasuke
1. Rivals with a Deep Bond
We all know from the academy’s early days that Naruto and Sasuke grew up as rivals. Sasuke was initially one of the exceptional students in the class whom all would adore. And Naruto was just in the developing stage to match up with Sasuke.
2. Emotional and Ideological Contrasts
Now, we all know that when it came to Naruto, he was determined to become a Hokage to finally be recognized and acknowledged by his friends and villagers. So, he chose a path to lead him to be a good leader.
Whereas Sasuke’s main focus was to kill his brother Itachi Uchiha, who massacred the Uchiha clan as well as their own families.
Turning Points in Naruto and Sasuke’s Relationship
1. Chuunin Exams and Beyond:
The Chuunin exams actually highlight the rivalry between Naruto and Sasuke very well. Also, it depicts their differing paths. As Naruto learns that Sasuke is diving deeper into the darker side for revenge, Naruto decides to bring his friend back no matter what. Because Naruto knew that it wasn’t good for Sasuke.
2. Final Battle:
The final battle between Naruto and Sasuke was a tie where nobody won. While Sasuke had the Rinnegan and Sharingan, Naruto could use Kurama’s power to a full extent. So, this proved that despite having different journey paths, both of them were equal in terms of powers, which led them to mutual understanding.
The Impact of Their Relationship on the Series
1. Narrative Drive:
I would say that the differences between Naruto and Sasuke drove the storyline very intensely. It showed us their friendship growth And character development, which led to the whole point of the series being entertaining.
2. Fan Interpretations:
Now a lot of our fans from the community normally would interpret that Naruto and Sasuke had a deeper rivalry bond than friendship. More than that, as close to even having a relationship of romance.
But we look at it as a form of brotherly love. Also, Itachi always considered Naruto, his younger brother and believed that Naruto would someday bring Sasuke back home and their bonds would deepen.
Conclusion
We look at the fact that Naruto and Sasuke were supposed to be together, not romantically or intimately, but that they supported each other’s lives and helped each other grow character-wise and strength-wise.
