The Legend of Minato Namikaze
Some of the series' most powerful shinobi come from Konoha. Severac clans may have joined this village after the Warring States Era, but Konoha has always been unique. While the other shinobi villages have also witnessed the rise and fall of numerous powerful individuals, Konoha has always been unique in this regard. The Hokage has stood out to be the most notable special shinobi of their time, and in the history of Konohagakure, one specific shinobi is well-known as "The Hero" who shielded the village from the Kyuubi's wrath: Minato Namikaze. Minato was born a genius and as a shinobi, he was regarded as being very powerful even when he had just fully developed as a ninja. He was born. He held the highest marks in the academy and was later equaled by Itachi Uchiha. H e saved Kushina Uzumaki from Kumo ninjas, and was powerful enough to confrontt them on equal terms after just graduating. While all of that is already great, it wasn't until the Third Great Ninja Wa...