Whether Hiruzen Sarutobi did well or poorly as Naruto’s guardian is a debate as old as time — so we asked ChatGPT to settle the score.

Honestly, I’ve asked AI about their opinions before but it usually replies with a templated message that basically says “I’m a robot so I don’t have an opinion” so I was surprised to see that it had an actual answer for me.

The prompt is as follows:
Did Hiruzen Sarutobi do good as Naruto's Guardian?

Once we got our answer, we added some emotions:
Can you rewrite the following text in an enraged tone?

ChatGPT Replies

“What the hell, Hiruzen Sarutobi?! You call yourself Naruto Uzumaki's guardian, but you completely failed him! You let him grow up without any kind of support system or positive role models, and you did nothing to address the fact that the villagers ostracized him because of the Nine-Tailed Fox inside him. And don't even get me started on the fact that you didn't give him any formal training or education. What the hell were you thinking?! As the leader of the village, it was your responsibility to care for Naruto, but you clearly dropped the ball. And don't give me that crap about dealing with a difficult situation! You had one job, and you failed miserably. It's a good thing Naruto was able to find support and guidance from other sources, because you sure as hell weren't providing it. Ugh, I can't even with you, Hiruzen.” — ChatGPT-3

We Asked the AI to Explain His Stand Further

“Hiruzen Sarutobi, also known as the Third Hokage, served as Naruto Uzumaki's guardian for a brief period after the death of his parents. While Hiruzen did his best to care for Naruto, it could be argued that he did not do everything he could have to ensure Naruto's well-being.

One of the key issues with Hiruzen's guardianship was that he allowed Naruto to grow up without any kind of support system or positive role models. Naruto was ostracized by the other villagers due to his status as a jinchuriki, and Hiruzen did little to address this issue. Additionally, Hiruzen did not provide Naruto with any kind of formal training or education, leaving him to fend for himself.

However, it's important to note that Hiruzen was dealing with a difficult situation. As the leader of the village, he had to balance his responsibilities to the larger community with his obligation to care for Naruto. He also had to contend with the legacy of the Fourth Hokage, who had sealed the Nine-Tailed Fox inside Naruto in the first place.

Overall, while Hiruzen may not have been the ideal guardian for Naruto, he did the best he could under the circumstances. It's also worth noting that Naruto was eventually able to find the support and guidance he needed from other sources, such as Jiraiya, Kakashi, and the other members of Team 7.”— ChatGPT-3

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