**Naruto** follows the journey of Naruto Uzumaki, a young ninja with dreams of becoming the Hokage, the leader and strongest ninja of the Village Hidden in the Leaves. However, Naruto's ambition is often mocked by those around him. Since birth, Naruto has been shunned and ridiculed by the villagers, not for his mischievous and loud behavior, but because he carries within him the Nine-Tailed Fox, a powerful demon that once attacked the village. To stop the fox’s rampage, the Fourth Hokage sealed the beast inside the newborn Naruto, sacrificing his own life in the process.

Despite this dark legacy, Naruto is determined to prove himself and gain the respect of the village. His journey begins when he is placed on Team 7, alongside Sasuke Uchiha and Sakura Haruno, under the guidance of the seasoned ninja Kakashi Hatake. For the first time, Naruto must learn to work with others, a challenge for someone who has spent most of his life isolated and misunderstood.

As they embark on dangerous missions and undergo rigorous training, Naruto begins to develop not only his ninja skills but also strong bonds with his teammates. Throughout his journey, Naruto learns the value of teamwork, perseverance, and friendship, striving to overcome the prejudice against him and fulfill his dream of becoming Hokage, the ninja that will protect and lead his village.