With notable members like Madara, Itachi, Obito, and Sasuke, the Uchiha clan is one of the most beloved and powerful clans in the Naruto series. Because of the clan’s strong antagonist vibe, its members aren’t admired by many fans. For such viewers, Tobirama Senju is the perfect character due to his dislike for the clan.
Tobirama Senju, the Second Hokage, harbored a deep-seated hatred for the Uchiha clan. Despite racism-related allegations, Masashi Kishimoto didn’t hesitate to portray Tobirama’s full hatred towards them.
Tobirama strongly believed that the intense emotions required to unlock their Sharingan made the Uchiha clan inherently dangerous and unstable. The second Hokage wasn’t wrong with his hypothesis, as the future gen Uchiha members verified all his suspicions. Despite Kishimoto’s visionary character plot, the Second Hokage often sees himself surrounded by racism allegations and once again faces more such controversies.
Tobirama Senju Cultivated Debates on Racism and Fear Among Naruto Fans
Masashi Kishimoto backed up Tobirama’s hatred for the Uchiha clan for several reasons, especially highlighting his belief in their inherent potential for violence. As all the pieces come together at the end of the Fourth Great Ninja War, viewers learn why the Uchiha clan was the most feared in the Naruto verse.
The Uchiha clan’s abilities, particularly the Sharingan and its advanced forms, made them stand out from the rest. Not to forget, Madara Uchiha, driven by his own ambitions, became one of the most dangerous characters in the Naruto series. Alongside Obito, the Ghost of Uchiha orchestrated the Fourth Great Ninja War, plunging the entire world into chaos.
The two Uchihas’ roles in the War showcased their immense power and potential for destruction, reinforcing Tobirama’s fears. Unfortunately, not many fans see eye to eye and label the Second Hokage’s actions as an act of racism by ignoring all the complexities of his motivations.
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One user recently shared their thoughts on Tobirama’s design and their take on his unfair treatment towards the Uchiha clan. The Reddit user addressed his take while highlighting the Second Hokage’s comments to Sasuke after Orochimaru performed Edo Tensei or the Reanimation Jutsu on the four Hokages.
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While the users’ take may seem justifiable, it’s all prejudice. We must consider Sasuke’s full comment before harboring a deep-seated hatred towards Tobirama.
The Second Hokage didn’t come to any conclusion before hearing Sasuke’s intentions to wage war against the Leaf Village. Only after listening to the same threatening words similar to all his Uchiha’s predecessors, Tobirama share his thoughts aligning with his past experience. Interestingly, another Reddit user perfectly summarised the scene and Senju’s hidden intentions.
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An ongoing debate among fans in the comments highlights just how controversial Tobirama’s actions and legacy remain. Before we dive into any possible conclusion, it’s necessary to consider Hokage’s hatred for the Uchiha clan was also rooted in historical bloodshed.
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Growing up, Tobirama witnessed countless slaughters between his Senju and Uchiha clans. Naturally beholding such violence at an early age led him to lifelong enmity towards the Uchiha clan.
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Although his big brother, Hashirama, sought peace, Tobirama’s trauma kept him unable to let go of the traumatic bloodshed memories. Thus, the Second Hokage always viewed every Uchiha member as a persistent threat and enemy.
Tobirama Senju’s Jutsus: The Perfect Counter for all the Uchiha clan members
Tobirama’s hatred for the Uchiha clan might not be most surprising among Naruto fans. However, what might catch you off guard is how deeply it influenced him. His intense mistrust drove him into such a corner that he ended up creating the most effective Jutsus as a countermeasure for Uchiha’s techniques.
During his time as Hokage, Tobirama was known for creating the most amount of Jutsus among all Hokages. One of the most highlighted jutsu of the series, Shadow Clone Jutsu, which later became the signature technique of our protagonist Naruto, was created by Tobirama.
Apart from that, the Second Hokage was also the creator of Edo Tensei or the Reanimation Jutsu, which is also seen as a forbidden jutsu in the Naruo universe. Lastly, despite being the master of all five elements, Tobirama is famous for his proficient water techniques, which was a direct counter to Uchiha’s fire Jutsu.
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