Masashi Kishimoto Makes Naruto Weaker Than Sasuke Permanently

Naruto and Sasuke are two of the most important characters in the magnum opus of Masashi Kishimoto, which began its run in Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump on October 4, 1999. While Naruto had its own humble beginnings, it went on to become one of the most iconic stories all over the world. Even now, Naruto is one of the biggest anime franchises in the world, despite not having received a new release since the conclusion of its anime in March 2017.