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2021

Naruto

Sasori, also known as Sasori of the Red Sand, was a prominent antagonist in the Naruto manga and anime series. He was a rogue ninja from Sunagakure (the Hidden Sand Village) and a member of the Akatsuki organization.

Sasori was renowned for his mastery of puppet techniques, which he honed to an unparalleled level. Driven by loneliness and a desire for eternal art, he transformed himself into a living puppet, preserving his youthful appearance and granting himself near-immortality.

His most notable puppets included Hiruko, which he used as a suit, and the Third Kazekage puppet, which retained the Kazekage's unique Iron Sand ability. Sasori's ultimate goal was to create puppets that would last forever, seeing human emotion as a fleeting and imperfect form of art.

Ultimately, Sasori was defeated by Sakura Haruno and his grandmother, Chiyo, in a fierce battle that showcased the deadly effectiveness of puppet jutsu. His death marked the end of a formidable foe and offered insight into his tragic past and warped perspective.