Naruto: 7 Most Overpowered Swordsmen, Ranked

By Cathlyn Melo Published Jul 27, 2026, 10:30 AM EDT Cathlyn is an anime writer with years of experience covering some of the biggest and most popular series of all time. She loves writing listicles, features, and query-based articles about all things related to anime. Outside of writing, she enjoys playing mobile games, building Lego and Nanoblock sets, playing pickleball, watching movies, and rewatching her favorite anime series. Before joining GameRant as a contributor, she worked in Epicstream’s anime department. Beyond her passion for anime, she also enjoys writing romance fiction, with her most successful work surpassing one million reads on Wattpad. Sign in to your GameRant account The Naruto series has its share of overpowered swordsmen. From the kenjutsu masters of the Hidden Cloud Village to the infamous Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, Naruto features plenty of skillful sword masters who can end battles in a single draw, swing, or strike of their blades. Among the many swordsmen in Naruto , only the best users can prove that a sword can be just as deadly as any ninjutsu. In addition, only the best swordsmen can also turn their blades into deadly extensions of their other abilities. That said, these overpowered swordsmen in Naruto are among the series' strongest fighters. 7 Kisame Hoshigaki Turned Any Sword Into a Deadly Weapon Kisame holds Samehada over his shoulder. Image via studio Pierrot. Before Kisame joined the Akatsuki, he was one of the most formidable swordsmen of the Hidden Mist. Regardless of the weapon he uses, Kisame can turn even an ordinary katana into a deadly tool through his unmatched swordsmanship skills. For most of the story, Kisame relied on Samehada in combat, allowing him to fuse with the sword and unleash more lethal techniques. When merged with Samehada, Kisame becomes almost invincible, allowing him to challenge even the most powerful jinchuriki in the series . However, even without relying on Samehada, his swordsmanship remains impressive, proving that it's not the weapon that makes the swordsman but the skill behind the blade. 6 Mangetsu Hozuki Mastered the Seven Mystical Swords naruto most overpowered swordsmen Hailing from the village hidden in the Mist, Mangetsu Hozuki was an incredibly gifted swordsman feared among the strongest generation of the infamous Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Hidden Mist . At such a young age, he gained complete mastery over the seven mystical swords, from the Hiramekarei to the most terrifying blade of all, the Samehada. At the same time, Mangetsu was well-adept in Silent Killing, capable of taking down enemies by targeting their vital points before they even realized they were under attack. No wonder Mangetsu was widely feared as the "Second Coming of the Demon," a title that reflected his terrifying swordsmanship and deadly assassination skills. Who’s That Character? Identify the silhouettes before time runs out. Easy (7.5s) Medium (5.0s) Hard (2.5s) Permadeath (2.5s) Start 5.0 s 0 / 10 Restart Back Results 0 High Score: 0 — Play Again Back More Games 5 Orochimaru's Blade Skills Are Just as Impressive as His Ninjutsu Orochimaru puts his hands together as he stands on a rooftop. Image via Studio Pierrot Many Naruto fans forget that Orochimaru is also a skilled swordsman, mainly because his countless techniques and sinister abilities usually overshadow his swordplay. However, when he chooses to wield a blade, his unpredictable kenjutsu style makes him a dangerous opponent, as shown when he overpowers Hiruzen during their confrontation. When Orochimaru's kenjutsu is at play, his battles become even more exciting, as his unique swordsmanship keeps opponents guessing where he would strike. After all, he could control his blade remotely even without holding it directly, making his attacks even more dangerous. 4 Mifune's Swordsmanship Made Hand Seals Completely Useless naruto most overpowered swordsmen Those who faced the legendary Mifune in battle were amazed by his exceptional swordsmanship and the incredible ways he wielded the revered Kurosawa katana. One of them is Hanzo himself, the iconic shinobi who single-handedly defeated the Sannin back in the day. Upon witnessing Mifune's laido mastery, Hanzo acknowledged his swordsmanship that relies on swift movements, quick-draw techniques, and flawless execution. Armed with the Kurosawa katana, Mifune's movements were so fast that attempting to form hand seals against him was practically meaningless, as he could close the distance and attack instantly. 3 Killer B's Unorthodox Swordplay Is Nearly Impossible to Read Killer Bee folds his arms in front of a staircase. Image via studio Pierrot. Killer B is one of the most unpredictable swordsmen in Naruto due to his unconventional kenjutsu style. His swordplay combines kenjutsu with his iconic disturbance taijutsu, making it difficult for his opponents, even those wielding ocular abilities, to read his moves. On top of that, he can also use the iconic Samehada blade without the risk of draining his chakra. Wielding seven swords at once, Killer B's Acrobatic Style turns him into an unpredictable powerhouse, as his rhythmic movements allow him to overwhelm enemies and land devastating attacks. Even Sasuke Uchiha finds his kenjutsu style troublesome, so it's not a surprise that Killer Bee bested him during their confrontation. 2 Sasuke Uchiha Developed His Own Legendary Sword Style Sasuke Uchiha's eyes and lips stained with blood in Naruto Image via studio Pierrot. Beyond his powerful ninjutsu and ocular abilities, Sasuke Uchiha has become a master of kenjutsu in the series. Not only did he develop a personal kenjutsu style, but he also taught his swordplay to Boruto Uzumaki. As shown in the Boruto series, Sasuke's kenjutsu style has evolved significantly, allowing him to switch sword grips while battling powerful Otsutsuki opponents . With the Uchiha Kenjutsu style, Sasuke can effortlessly slash his targets at the same time he unsheathes his sword. He can also infuse his katana with lightning-release chakra, enhancing its cutting power in the process and allowing him to deliver deadly slashes faster than ever. 1 Boruto Uzumaki Mastered Both Otsutsuki Powers and Uchiha Style Swordsmanship Boruto prepares to fight Kawaki with his Kara and Jogan in the Boruto anime Image via Studio Pierrot The son of Naruto Uzumaki and the disciple of Sasuke Uchiha, Boruto Uzumaki has surpassed many powerful shinobi from the previous generation with his current level of strength. After gaining access to Momoshiki Otsutsuki's full power through the Karma, along with additional abilities such as the Byakugan and other powerful upgrades such as Rasengan Uzuhiko, Boruto has reached a level where he can stand alongside some of the strongest members of the Otsutsuki Clan. Furthermore, Boruto has mastered Sasuke Uchiha's Sword of Kusanagi, enhanced by Sumire's scientific modifications and chakra registration. Thanks to his refined swordsmanship and enormous chakra reserves, he can effortlessly slice through Shinju Clones, defend against Jura's attacks, and preserve the blade's effectiveness even in intense battles. Naruto Like TV-PG Animation Action Adventure Comedy Fantasy Release Date 2002 - 2007-00-00 Showrunner Masashi Kishimoto Directors Hayato Date Cast See All Junko Takeuchi Noriaki Sugiyama Where to watch Close WHERE TO WATCH Streaming Writers Masashi Kishimoto Franchise(s) Naruto Creator(s) Masashi Kishimoto Powered by Expand Collapse Close