<p>Since the story is still continuing, even would-be plot holes can be patched over later. The only real hiccup that comes to mind is an art issue:</p>

<p>In <a href="http://www.mangainn.com/manga/chapter/98999_naruto-chapter-619/page_5" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Chapter 619</a> the four past Hokages are revived with the 4th Hokage's signature coat rocking the flames on bottom.</p>

<p>But in <a href="http://www.mangainn.com/manga/chapter/104667_naruto-chapter-630/page_20" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Chapter 630</a>, the 4th Hokage arrives on the battlefield with coat in full flow with missing flames.</p>

<p><img src="https://i.sstatic.net/j4uXp.jpg" alt="enter image description here"> <img src="https://i.sstatic.net/gnUih.png" alt="enter image description here"></p>

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2013-09-11T07:36:52.853Z
That is a pretty cool catch. But in response to your plotholes argument, there are some not patchable, for example, Kishi messed up some of Itachi's timeline.
krikara
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2013-09-11T22:40:17.983Z
mashashi got lazy drawing those flames. :D
debal
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<p>Can someone come up with a list of all the plot holes or contradictions Kishimoto has made in the Naruto Manga?</p>

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2013-09-11T05:11:32.763Z
This may end up being too wide-ranging/excessively long, and a lot of things may end up being not necessarily contradictions but just not fully explained yet, because the manga isn't done.
kuwaly
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2013-09-11T05:18:09.497Z
Yeah I wasn't sure if this type of question is suited to be on SE or not. As for the not necessarily contradictions part, I am only looking for clear cut ones where Kishi said one thing in one chapter and then contradicted in another. Not explained situations should not be included.
krikara
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2013-09-11T18:18:58.943Z
Hope someone doesn't ask a similar question with regards to Bleach :)
optimusprime619
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2013-09-11T23:51:11.357Z
Just out of curiosity, can something like this be considered a soft question?
krikara
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2013-11-23T01:48:39.177Z
@krikara Kishimoto has done some patchy narration once in a while. You will find plenty examples. For instance, Minato showed the Rasengan to Jiraiya and Kakashi, but not the Flying Thunder God. Instead he taught the FTG to 3 minor characters, including 2 *unnamed* characters. All because Kishimoto wanted to setup 5 Kage v/s Madara, and had previously screwed up by deploying the Mizukage far away to protect the Daimyos.
Masked Man
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2013-11-23T01:53:08.167Z
Also, Minato sealed Yin-Kyuubi within himself, then promptly *died*, and when he was reincarnated, he can already control the Kyuubi's chakra, something which his son achieved at the age of 16, after a lot of struggle. How did Minato suddenly gain control over the Kyuubi in zero time? Was he learning to control the Kyuubi inside the Shinigami's stomach? :o
Masked Man
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What are the plot holes in Naruto?
# What are the plot holes in Naruto?
Posted by: username_0 on 2013-09-11
Can someone come up with a list of all the plot holes or contradictions Kishimoto has made in the Naruto Manga?
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> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: This may end up being too wide-ranging/excessively long, and a lot of things may end up being not necessarily contradictions but just not fully explained yet, because the manga isn't done.  
> **username_0**: Yeah I wasn't sure if this type of question is suited to be on SE or not. As for the not necessarily contradictions part, I am only looking for clear cut ones where Kishi said one thing in one chapter and then contradicted in another. Not explained situations should not be included.  
> **username_2**: Hope someone doesn't ask a similar question with regards to Bleach :)  
> **username_0**: Just out of curiosity, can something like this be considered a soft question?  
> **username_3**: @krikara Kishimoto has done some patchy narration once in a while. You will find plenty examples. For instance, Minato showed the Rasengan to Jiraiya and Kakashi, but not the Flying Thunder God. Instead he taught the FTG to 3 minor characters, including 2 *unnamed* characters. All because Kishimoto wanted to setup 5 Kage v/s Madara, and had previously screwed up by deploying the Mizukage far away to protect the Daimyos.  
> **username_3**: Also, Minato sealed Yin-Kyuubi within himself, then promptly *died*, and when he was reincarnated, he can already control the Kyuubi's chakra, something which his son achieved at the age of 16, after a lot of struggle. How did Minato suddenly gain control over the Kyuubi in zero time? Was he learning to control the Kyuubi inside the Shinigami's stomach? :o  
> **username_4**: @MaskedMan People can gain their Bijuu's power if they willingly cooperate.  
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## 1 answers
### Answer by username_5 on 2013-09-11. Score: 4
Since the story is still continuing, even would-be plot holes can be patched over later. The only real hiccup that comes to mind is an art issue:

In [Chapter 619](http://www.mangainn.com/manga/chapter/98999_naruto-chapter-619/page_5) the four past Hokages are revived with the 4th Hokage's signature coat rocking the flames on bottom.

But in [Chapter 630](http://www.mangainn.com/manga/chapter/104667_naruto-chapter-630/page_20), the 4th Hokage arrives on the battlefield with coat in full flow with missing flames.

![enter image description here](https://i.sstatic.net/j4uXp.jpg) ![enter image description here](https://i.sstatic.net/gnUih.png)
> **Comments:**
> **username_0** (2013-09-11): That is a pretty cool catch. But in response to your plotholes argument, there are some not patchable, for example, Kishi messed up some of Itachi's timeline.  
> **username_6** (2013-09-11): mashashi got lazy drawing those flames. :D  
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