The world of Naruto is dominated by those who possess the greatest amount of power. Even when they are objectively wrong, they can bend the rules to suit themselves. Most of these characters possess Six Paths Powers, which are related to Hagoromo Otsutsuki in one way or another.

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A person with Six Paths powers holds a distinct advantage over those who don't. The Six Paths powers drastically improve a character's arsenal. However, there are certain characters who have made a name for themselves with just their hard work and determination. With that in mind, here are the strongest Naruto characters without Six Paths powers.

7 Kisame Hoshigaki

Affiliation: Akatsuki

Kisame Hosghigaki was a member of Akatsuki. He joined the organization after defecting from his village, and subsequently, he was paired with Itachi Uchiha. Kisame was a ruthless individual who believed in getting the job done at all costs. Kisame possessed an incredible amount of chakra, which was comparable to that of a tailed beast. Due to this reason, he was called the Tailless Tailed Beast.

Kisame was also a talented swordsman who wielded the Samehada, a sword that could devour the chakra of others. Kisame could also absorb the chakra from a jutsu, rendering it useless. The best way to counter Kisame's powers was to hit him with taijutsu attacks.

6 Itachi Uchiha

Affiliation: Akatsuki

Itachi was treated as a prodigy of the Uchiha Clan. Even at a young age, Itachi's critical thinking surpassed that of most adults. When it came to combat, Itachi was able to learn special techniques in next to no time. However, his true power lay in the Sharingan.

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With the help of the Sharingan, Itachi copied the movements of his opponents and put them under genjutsu. After he awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan, he gained access to Tsukuyomi and Amaterasu. Tsukuyomi was a powerful genjutsu that completely immobilized an opponent. Amaterasu are black flames that burn until the target has been incinerated. Furthermore, Itachi could also use Susanoo to defend himself from any incoming attacks.

5 Tobirama Senju

Affiliation: Hidden Leaf

Tobirama Senju was the younger brother of Hashirama Senju. He grew up during the Warring States Period, so he was accustomed to battles. Unlike his brother, Tobirama was much more relentless and cunning. He invented many powerful techniques that gave him a significant advantage in battle. A lot of them were labeled forbidden, so people weren't allowed to use them.

Tobirama was an incredibly quick character who could easily blitz his enemies. He even devised a way to bypass the power of the Sharingan. Tobirama also introduced many reforms that improved the overall standing of the Hidden Leaf Village. However, some of his policies were rather questionable, and they caused many problems for his successors. ​​​​​

4 Minato Namikaze

Affiliation: Hidden Leaf

As a child, Minato breezed past all the exams in the Academy, setting new records in the process. In the years that followed, Minato became a ninja feared throughout the world. His strongest weapon was the Flying Thunder God technique.

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He would use the Flying Thunder God technique to take out multiple opponents within seconds. Minato also created the Rasengan, and he would often rely on it during fights.

3 Hiruzen Sarutobi

Affiliation: Hidden Leaf

Hiruzen Sarutobi was the Third Hokage of the Hidden Leaf. He was trained by both the First and Second Hokage, who recognized his talent. As he grew up, Hiruzen learned about all kinds of jutsu, and he was able to use all of them without any problems.

Hiruzen did not possess any Kekkei Genkai nor any Six Paths powers, but he still managed to earn the epithet of God of Shinobi, which was previously bestowed upon the First Hokage. Even in old age, Hiruzen was able to fight against Orochimaru, and the reanimated First and Second Hokage at the same time.

2 Might Guy

Affiliation: Hidden Leaf

Might Guy was a Jonin from the Hidden Leaf. Since he lacked proficiency in ninjutsu and genjutsu, he decided to learn taijitsu. He trained under his father, and in a short time, he became a master of taijutsu. Guy's father taught him how to use the Eight Inner Gates, a powerful yet deadly technique that could turn the tide of battle.

With every gate that Guy opened, his physical abilities reached a different level. They peaked when he opened the eighth and final. Guy used the power of the eighth gate to overwhelm Madara Uchiha, who had already absorbed the Ten-Tails. The sheer physical strength was enough to tear Madara's body into two. Guy's attacks caused the space to bend as well, giving Madara absolutely no chance to fight back. After witnessing Guy's overwhelming strength, Madara named him the greatest taijutsu user he ever fought.

1 Hashirama Senju

Affiliation: Hidden Leaf

Hashirama Senju was the first Hokage of the Hidden Leaf. He founded the village alongside his best friend and rival, Madara Uchiha. Hashirama was well known for his immense chakra reserves, which were further boosted by his Sage Mode. His chakra reserves enabled him to use any jutsu without any problem. He could also use all five nature releases, something only a few ninjas could do.

Hashirama's biggest weapon was the Wood Release, a Kekkei Genkai so powerful that it could subdue tailed beasts without any problems. Hashirama used its power to defeat Madara and the Nine-Tails at the same time. Aside from fighting, Hashirama could also use the Kekkei Genkai to create wooden buildings.

Naruto: Shippuden

Action

Adventure

Release Date

February 15, 2007

Studio

Pierrot

Creator

Masashi Kishimoto

Streaming Service(s)

Amazon Prime Video , Crunchyroll , Hulu