The Naruto franchise has a vast and expansive universe, rich in diverse elements and themes. Even after the anime concluded with 700 episodes, it continued to expand through the emergence of Boruto. However, despite Masashi Kishimoto’s creation of a remarkably intricate world, there are still some plot holes that keen-eyed fans have pointed out.
Alongside several “gaps” that viewers have noticed, there are significant inconsistencies that leave fans scratching their heads. Are these gaps intentional, aimed at continuing the narrative smoothly, or did Kishimoto simply overlook them? Let’s explore one of the notable plot holes related to the Rinnegan in Naruto!
The Rinnegan is the most powerful ocular jutsu in Naruto, ranking at the top among the three main dojutsu: Rinnegan, Sharingan, and Byakugan. The strength of the Rinnegan is often associated with the ability to control life and death. The characters who possess the Rinnegan in Naruto are primarily formidable figures with significant power.
Like other dojutsu, the Rinnegan can be transferred to another person. In the case of Madara, he took his own Rinnegan and implanted it into Nagato, who was completely unaware of this act.
In the past, all the destruction caused by Nagato in Konoha and later, after Naruto’s persuasion, he used the Rinnegan’s Outer Path to revive those who fell during the attack. All these occurrences highlight the immense power of the Rinnegan.
When Nagato passed away, Naruto and Konan brought his body to a resting place in the Village of Rain, allowing him to rest beside his friend Yahiko. Despite the dangers associated with the Rinnegan, both Naruto and Konan chose not to take Nagato’s Rinnegan. They were aware that Obito would seek to obtain this ocular power.
Even though Konan took on the responsibility of guarding it to prevent Obito from getting it, she seemed quite confident that she could defeat Obito by utilizing her own abilities. However, it was a grave oversight that she did not consider the possibility that, should her plan fail, she would resort to a strategy to destroy the Rinnegan.
It is evident that if the Rinnegan were to be destroyed, many subsequent losses could have been avoided. Without the Rinnegan’s immense power, Obito would lack the means to enforce his will on the world, making it far easier to manage the shinobi world during the Fourth Great Ninja War.
