Pokeruto: Legendary Three Ninja

Pokeruto: Legendary Three Ninja

Naruto X Pokemon Fan-art created by Hilsonity

Software: Procreate, Photoshop

I wanted to celebrate the iconic Legendary Three Ninja (Densetsu no Sannin) from Naruto by pairing them with Pokémon that align with their personalities, abilities, and summoning creatures.

Tsunade is paired with Goodra. Tsunade’s summoning animal is a slug, which corresponds perfectly with Goodra’s slug-like design. Goodra’s appearance may seem soft and gentle, reflecting Tsunade’s nurturing side, but it possesses immense strength—just like her. Despite not being the strongest character, Tsunade's role as the Fifth Hokage makes her powerful enough to be matched with a pseudo-legendary Pokémon like Goodra.

Jiraiya is paired with Venusaur. Jiraiya’s connection to toads through his Sage Mode and summoning jutsu fits well with Venusaur’s amphibian design. Venusaur’s combination of strength and earthy wisdom mirrors Jiraiya’s own combination of power and humor. Both characters share a connection to nature and resilience, making this an ideal match.

Orochimaru is paired with Arbok, the Poison-type snake Pokémon. Orochimaru’s character is deeply associated with snakes, from his appearance to his summoning creatures, so it only made sense to pair him with Arbok. Arbok’s status as a villainous Pokémon aligns with Orochimaru’s role as one of the major antagonists in Naruto. Despite Arbok not being the most powerful Pokémon, its design and personality make it a perfect visual and thematic counterpart to Orochimaru.

This artwork blends the essence of both the Naruto and Pokémon universes by drawing parallels between their iconic characters, showing how these worlds can creatively come together.