The Naruto Franchise has produced some of the most iconic and well-written villains in the entire anime industry, yet it has simultaneously ruined some of these well-rounded villains through its theme of redemption. While this recurring theme may have some benefits and valid reasoning behind it, some instances were simply unjustified, in-turn tarnishing the character itself. One such instance of Kishimoto's forced redemption is the series' most notorious villain – Orochimaru.