Naruto Uzumaki

Naruto Uzumaki is the titular main protagonist of the anime/manga series Naruto. He is set to appear in the 85th episode of DEATH BATTLE!, Naruto VS Ichigo, where he will fight fellow Shounen Jump protagonist Ichigo Kurosaki from Bleach.

History
When Naruto was born, his parents sealed away Kurama (the Nine-Tails Fox) inside of him to keep it from rampaging. Unfortunately, it made him an outcast around the citizens of Konoha and he used pranks and mischief as a way to get recognition. He eventually made a goal of becoming Hokage so people would finally respect him.

Once he became a Genin and a part of Team 7 however, Naruto began to realize how much being part of a team helped him from loneliness and soon grew into a more mature man and desire to help people as his Ninpo way.

He was instrumental in winning the 4th Shinobi War, and eventually in his adult life realized his dream and became the 7th Hokage of Konoha.

One Minute Melee
Naruto appeared in the 21st episode of One Minute Melee, where he fought Luffy from One Piece and lost.

Trivia

 * Naruto is the 2nd combatant from the Naruto series to appear in DEATH BATTLE. (Gaara was the 1st).
 * Naruto (along with his opponent) are the 21st and 22nd manga/anime characters to appear in DEATH BATTLE. The previous 20 were Vegeta, Pikachu, Goku, Strider Hiryu, Gundam Epyon, Majin Buu, Gaara, Guts, Hercule Satan, Astro Boy, Red, Tai & Agumon, Roronoa Zoro, Erza Scarlet, Voltron Lion Force, Natsu Dragneel, Portgas D. Ace, Android 18 and Renamon.
 * He and his opponent are also the 9th and 10th Shonen Jump characers to appear in the series. The previous 8 were Vegeta, Goku, Majin Buu, Gaara, Hercule Satan, Roronoa Zoro, Portgas D. Ace and Android 18.