The official Naruto Forum is full of passionate fans from around the world debating all aspects of the timeless series. Each week we'll pick out some of our favorite recent discussions, and we hope you'll join in the conversation too!

With stakes as high as they are in Naruto, there are bound to be some incredibly sad moments. The Ninja World has seen some gut-wrenching character deaths over the years, as well as a plethora of emotional beats that tug on our heart strings. From Jiraiya’s death to when Naruto met his mother, what do you consider the saddest moment in all of Naruto?

Naruto had so much conviction when he declared that he would one day become the next Hokage. After all his hard work, sweat, and tears, his dream finally came true. But who will be his successor when all is said and done? Well, there is one ninja who had just as much conviction as Naruto when he proclaimed his own desire to become Hokage, and that’s little Konohamaru. Do you think he has what it takes to be the 8th leader of the village?

Like us, you’re no doubt an anime fiend, constantly on the look out for the next great series. When you’re not catching up on the next amazing episodes of Naruto Shippuden, what other anime are you watching? The forum would love to hear your recommendations!