Anime is one of a kind because it can cross countries and pick up new names and cultural references as it goes.
For fans in Lithuania, the famous story of Naruto Uzumaki is best known by the name of the book that tells the story: Narutas Viesulo Kronikos.
Naruto: Shippuden is the name of this show in other parts of the world, but “Naruto: Chronicles of the Whirlwind” in Lithuanian is an interesting look at how global pop culture is changed for local audiences.
If you remember watching the shows on BTV in the early 2010s or are new to the series and want to know more about this one, this guide talks about the story, characters, and lasting impact of the “Whirlwind Chronicles.”
Understanding Narutas Viesulo Kronikos
Reading Narutas Viesulo Kronikos is the first thing you need to do to understand him. This title especially refers to the second half of Naruto: Shippuden, Masashi Kishimoto’s manga and anime epic that is well known around the world.
“Shippuden” basically translates to “Hurricane Chronicles,” so the Lithuanian name “Viesulo Kronikos” is a true and beautiful translation of the Japanese original.
This version first aired on the Lithuanian channel BTV around 2013. It had a voice-over translation instead of a full cast dub, which is common on Eastern European TV.
This unique way of showing anime became a defining memory for a generation of Lithuanian anime fans. It brought the mature and complicated themes of the ninja world to Lithuanian TV sets.
The Story: A Storm on the Horizon
The story of Narutas Viesulo Kronikos begins two and a half years after the end of the first series.
In this story, Naruto Uzumaki has been studying with Jiraiya, a legendary Sannin, away from his village, Konoha (also known as “Hidden Leaf Village.”
He doesn’t come back as a clumsy kid, but as a more capable teen. But the world he goes back to is a lot more dangerous. The story is based on two huge battles:
- The Akatsuki Threat: A mysterious organization of S-rank rogue ninjas, known as the Akatsuki, is hunting the “Jinchuriki”—individuals who, like Naruto, host powerful Tailed Beasts within them. Their goal is to extract these beasts to create a weapon of mass destruction.
- Saving Sasuke: Naruto’s personal mission remains unchanged but has grown in desperation. He is determined to save his friend and rival, Sasuke Uchiha, who has severed ties with the village to seek power from the villainous Orochimaru.
As the “Whirlwind Chronicles” go on, battles go from small-scale missions for ninjas to wars that change the whole world. Naruto has to face his fate as a ninja who could save or destroy the world.
Key Characters of the Chronicles
The depth of Narutas Viesulo Kronikos lies in its ensemble cast. The characters have aged, and their motivations have become significantly more complex.
Naruto Uzumaki
The main character has grown up from a joker who wanted attention to a ninja who wants peace.
Naruto has a hard time controlling the Nine-Tailed Fox that is locked inside him in this story.
The “Ninja Way” guides him through life; he always keeps his word. He’s not just trying to become Hokage (village leader) for the fame; he also wants to protect his friends and stop the cycle of hate that runs through the ninja world.
Sasuke Uchiha
In Naruto’s story, Sasuke is the bad guy. Sasuke falls into darkness because he hates his brother Itachi so much.
In Viesulo Kronikos, his story is sad and violent, and it shows how stress can change a person’s path. He turns into a global criminal, which makes the other characters wonder if he can or should be saved.
Sakura Haruno
The princess in trouble from the early stories is no longer there. Sakura becomes a monster-strong medicine ninja after training with Tsunade, the Fifth Hokage.
She stands for strength and growth, showing that hard work and ability can make up for a lack of special family ties.
Kakashi Hatake
The head of Team 7 comes back with his own problems. As the series goes on, viewers learn about Kakashi’s sad childhood, how he got his Sharingan eye, and the deaths of his friends. He connects the mistakes of the older generation to the hopes of the younger generation.
The Antagonists
The villains in this series are rarely evil for the sake of it.
- Pain (Nagato): A leader of the Akatsuki who desires peace through fear.
- Obito and Madara Uchiha: Legendary figures who manipulate history to achieve their version of a perfect world, challenging Naruto’s ideology at every turn.
Major Themes
What sets Narutas Viesulo Kronikos apart from standard action cartoons is its philosophical weight.
The Cycle of Hatred
The series asks a difficult question: How do you achieve peace in a world built on vengeance? Characters constantly seek revenge for fallen loved ones, creating a perpetual chain of violence.
Naruto’s ultimate challenge is not defeating enemies with force, but finding a way to end this cycle through understanding and forgiveness.
The Pain of Solitude
Both the heroes and villains are often motivated by loneliness. Naruto and Gaara were ostracized for the monsters inside them; Sasuke was isolated by the massacre of his clan. The story posits that bonds and friendship are the only cure for this existential isolation.
Hard Work vs. Destiny
The series frequently pits “geniuses” born with natural talent against those who must work for every scrap of skill.
While later arcs dive heavily into prophecy, the core message remains that one’s destiny is not written in stone, but forged through action.
Viewer’s Guide: How to Experience the Saga
For those looking to dive into Narutas Viesulo Kronikos, the path depends on what you are looking for: the specific Lithuanian localization or the story itself.
Watching the Lithuanian Version
Finding the original BTV voice-over episodes can be difficult today. The series is no longer actively broadcast on major Lithuanian television networks.
Fans often rely on private archives, forums, or specific “Lost Media” communities to find clips of the Narutas Viesulo Kronikos iterations.
Watching the Global Version (Naruto: Shippuden)
If your goal is to experience the story arcs described above, the international version is widely available and offers the complete experience.
- Where to Stream: Crunchyroll is the official global hub for the series, offering all 500 episodes of Shippuden.
- Language Options: While the specific Lithuanian voice-over is likely absent, you can watch with Japanese audio and subtitles (closest to the original vision) or various other dubbed languages.
- Reading the Manga: For the purest form of the story without “filler” episodes (anime-original content added to pad the runtime), reading the manga (Chapters 245 to 700) is highly recommended.
Viewing Order for Newcomers
- Naruto (Original Series): Episodes 1–220. (You can skip episodes 136–219 as they are mostly filler).
- Narutas Viesulo Kronikos / Shippuden: Episodes 1–500.
- Note: The final battles of the Fourth Great Ninja War are considered some of the best animation in the medium’s history.
The Legacy of the Whirlwind
Narutas Viesulo Kronikos is more than just a different name for the same show; it marks the beginning of anime in Lithuanian culture.
It introduced a generation to a story told in installments that was emotionally complex and valued the intelligence of its readers.
The story is still a great example of how to tell a long story, whether you call it Shippuden or Viesulo Kronikos.
People are encouraged to look past the ninja magic and see the battles of real people, like the need to be noticed, the pain of loss, and the strength of hope that lasts.
Conclusion
Narutas Viesulo Kronikos is more than just a Lithuanian version of a popular show; it’s a new take on an old story that gives it new life.
It speaks to people of all countries because it has complex characters, interesting plots, and universal themes like friendship and sticking with something even when things get hard.
This series is both familiar and pleasantly different, so it doesn’t matter if you’ve been a fan of the original or are new to the world of ninja adventures. Don’t pass up the chance to get lost in this amazing story.
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