Will of Fire

The is a recurring element throughout the Naruto series. It is an ideal, and the life philosophy Hashirama Senju lived by and held, which has since been passed on to many ninja from Konohagakure as a part of their spiritual heritage. The 'Will of Fire' states that every true Leaf shinobi must love, believe, cherish and fight for the village's sake, as many previous generations had done before them.

According to Hiruzen Sarutobi, the "Will of Fire" is what gives the shinobi the strength to continuing fighting against all odds, building willpower and strength of character. It is also symbolic of the hopes and dreams of the previous generation passed to the next, for example when Asuma Sarutobi was killed, the his hopes and dreams was passed to Shikamaru Nara who would in turn pass it on to Asuma's and Kurenai Yuhi's child.